The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) warned the public of dengue fever risks and reminded them how it can be prevented as part of the country's observance of Dengue Awareness month this June. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) PRC explained that dengue fever is caused by a dengue-carrying mosquito that can pass the...
To further boost its maritime capabilities, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is mulling to buy more 97-meter long multi role response vessels from Japan like the BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) and BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702). (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) Vice Adm. Eduardo...
(ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Recognizing the various challenges currently faced by the youth, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, June 15, formally launched the first-ever Philippine Youth Convergence (PYC). With the theme “#YOUthBelong!: Embracing Diversity, Achieving...
The Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) revealed that the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is not tracking the inflow of actual investments made by its registered business enterprises (RBEs). In a statement, Finance Assistant Secretary and FIRB Secretariat Head Juvy Danofrata said PEZA...
The Philippine Azkals absorbed a 4-0 beating at the hands of Palestine Tuesday, June 14 and found themselves in a difficult position in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at the MFF Football Centre in Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia. Philippine Azkals (PFF) The crucial loss put the Azkals'...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will give up to 20 kilograms Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) on domestic flights operated with the De Havilland Dash-8 turboprop aircraft to boost travel demand. This is double the previous maximum FBA of 10kg for turboprop flights. The higher FBA starts on Wednesday, June...
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) managed to recover from early losses to end its losing streak by posting a small gain as investors finally came in to pick up some bargains. The main index inched up 7.52 points or 0.12 percent to close at 6,474.53 although only the Holding Firms and...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said it remains one of the major suppliers of blood in the country. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) PRC said it has already collected 159,686 blood units and dispensed 169,799 blood units to 96,567 patients since the beginning of the year. The PRC National Blood Services also...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume flights between Manila and Denpasar Bali starting July 1 as part of the flag carrier's major international expansion coinciding with the reopening of international travel. Next month, PAL will fly thrice weekly services between Manila and Bali’s Ngurah Rai...
As part of its goal to reassess, realign, and refocus youth-related initiatives, the Department of Education (DepEd), on Tuesday, June 14, announced that they will be launching a three-day youth summit called the Philippine Youth Convergence (PYC). DepEd / Manila Bulletin PYC will be launched...
Filipino favorite milkfish, commonly known as "bangus" (Chanos chanos) before arriving at someone's plate is monitored by chemical testing labs as some are exposed to elevated levels of some inorganic toxic elements due to environmental contaminants caused by domestic and industrial wastes. Photo...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Cebu Chapter, in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection and Local Government Unit, immediately dispatched its two ambulance units that treated three patients with minor injuries in a fire at a residential area in Sitio Tuburan, Barangay Punta Princesa, Cebu...
