The Philippines has completed the final phase of the P1.1 billion ($23 million) five-year biological threat capability building partnership program with the United States aimed to strengthen the country’s capacity and capability to detect, diagnose, and report dangerous pathogens. Left:...
More than 500 edible landscaping kits were donated by the University of the Philippines - Los Baños (UPLB) to the city government of Parañaque as part of its pursuit to promote food security amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (Mayor Edwin Olivarez Facebook page / MANILA BULLETIN)...
The Philippines is grateful for Israel's assistance, including the donation of coronavirus test kits and other medical supplies, to increase the country's arsenal to fight the coronavirus pandemic. President Rodrigo Duterte and outgoing Ambassador of Israel to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz exchange...
The Australian government has committed an additional AUD13.72 (P480.2 million) to help the Philippines procure COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines, Australian Ambassador to Manila Steven J. Robinson AO announced on Thursday. Australian Ambassador Steven J. Robinson, AO In a tweet,...
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The Philippines took the steepest fall in Asia with a drastic seven position drop and now stands at its lowest ranking in five years to 52nd from 45th in the latest global competitiveness ranking. The IMD World Competitiveness Center , the think tank of IMD business school in Switzerland and...
Citing COVID-19 health protocols, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Thursday admitted to celebrating the 123 rd anniversary of Philippine Independence in two separate venues – one for the Embassy’s top United States government “partners” and another for a group of invited...
As a welcome breather from the ongoing global pandemic, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is inviting the public, especially music lovers, to plug back into a festive musical mood by joining this year's virtual Fête de la Musique. Robin for El Nido Stage (Photo from Jagged Perspective / Department...
As more people get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the government is hopeful that the nation can celebrate the forthcoming holiday season without the mandatory masks. A photo of singer Jose Mari Chan with the caption "Imagine a No-Mask Christmas" is shared by Fr. Nicanor Austriaco towards the...
BTS and the BTS Meal (McDonald’s / Jonathan Hicap) The much-awaited BTS Meal will be officially launched in the country on June 18 and McDonald’s Philippines has prepared a “purple takeover” in stores and other surprises. BTS Meal in the Philippines will be served in purple packaging and...
Mondelez Philippines, the country’s leading snacks company, has partnered with the Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry Pride (PFIP) , the first for Mondelez in the region, to boost efforts for a more inclusive and safe workplace for all. PFIP is a collaborative, voluntary, and non-profit...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Wednesday, June 16, that the clinical trials on the use of Ivermectin as a treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) could be expected by next month. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Based on the report of the DOST’s Philippine Council for...
