(PRC/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said it continues to provide assistance to communities that were affected by Typhoon Odette. In a statement on Sunday, the PRC said it is distributing shelter materials, repair kits, and relief items to help victims of the typhoon. The...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) announced the recipients of the 2021 Alberto Romualdez Jr. Outstanding Health Research Award (AROHRA). (Photo from DOST-PCHRD) "The AROHRA encourages researchers to be sensitive to the...
A total of 127 individuals have started their military training on Friday, Jan. 28, to be the next set of Philippine Army (PA) troopers in Eastern Visayas. (Courtesy of 8th Infantry Division) Captain Ryan Layug, commander of the 8th Infantry Division (8ID), said 115 male and 12 female Army recruits...
Fully-vaccinated arriving Filipinos and eligible foreigners are required to present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to departure from the country of origin, the Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced as part of the new protocols for travelers entering the country starting Tuesday,...
Due to the increase in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the past weeks, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) intensified its COVID-19 vaccination efforts to curb the spread of the virus. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement on Friday, Jan. 28, PRC said that it...
The PSEI lost the previous day’s gains as it ended what has been a week of see-saw trading. The main index shed 22.55 points or 0.30 percent to close at 7,251.97 as the Property sector led the retreat although the Banks and Industrial sectors posted strong gains. Volume jumped to 1.2 billion...
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has recognized the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) for its contribution in fighting money laundering and financing of terrorism. In a statement, the government’s gaming regulator and operator said it received commendation from AMLC for its...
Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino is expecting a significant improvement from Alpine skier Asa Miller when he competes in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics next month. Winter Olympian skier Asa Miller (Asa Miller's Instagram) The 21-year-old Miller will be competing in the...
Philip Juico The Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association said on Friday, Jan. 28 it is moving on from its long-standing row with pole vaulter EJ Obiena to focus on other matters it needs to take care of. A statement signed by Patafa president Philip Ella Juico and chairman Rufus Rodriguez...
The Department of National Defense (DND) finally signed on Friday, Jan. 28, the contract for the acquisition of India's BrahMos supersonic missile system for the Philippine Navy (PN) which is worth USD 374,962,800 or around P19 billion. The Department of National Defense, represented by Secretary...
For the very first time, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC kicked off its annual Million Volunteer Run virtually, the organization said on Thursday, Jan. 27. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC said that Million Volunteer Run 6 (MVR) is a virtual Bike and Run edition for cyclists,...
The local stock market bucked the regional trend and managed to move up after the release of better-than-expected economic numbers for the last quarter of 2021. The main index gained 19.91 points or 0.27 percent to close at 7,273.52 as Banks led the advance although the Holding Firms and Mining and...
