Dr. Maria Rosanna Jover Former child star-turned-dentist Dr. Maria Rosanna Jover has successfully launched her YouTube Channel called "Artistang Dentista" which aims to update the public on dentistry. "I long wanted to launch this YouTube Channel, but I was nervous because I am not into technology....
Maria Ressa's in-person acceptance of her Nobel Peace Prize has reminded Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin of one of his great frustrations in life. DFA Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin (Photo from Teddy Boy Locsin's Facebook) No, it's not to win the coveted award himself;...
“What are you willing to sacrifice for the truth?,” asked first Filipino Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Ressa at the awarding ceremony held at the Oslo City Hall in Oslo, Norway, on Friday, Dec. 10. Ressa posed the question in her acceptance speech as she remarked on the current state of...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo proudly congratulated journalist Maria Ressa for her Nobel Peace Prize award, saying it honors her “courage in service of others.” Rappler chief Maria Ressa (JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA BULLETIN) The opposition leader said Ressa’s award is a...
Iconic Basilica de la Sagrada Familia welcomes historic return of Santo Niño de Cebu PRESENTATION The Santo Niño de Cebu being carried out of the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia after the presentation ceremony. (Barcelona PCG photo) The Philippine Consulate General in Barcelona spearheaded the...
Seven unlocated travelers who arrived in the country from South Africa, where the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant Omicron was first detected may be charged after providing false contact information, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Health Secretary Francisco Duque...
One of the eight travelers from South Africa has been located. DOH/MB The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed this on Wednesday, Dec. 8. "As of Dec. 6, 2021, there are seven remaining unlocated travelers from South Africa and all were returning overseas Filipinos," Health Undersecretary Maria...
The country’s case fatality rate (CFR) is currently at 1.61 percent and is below the global average of 2.0 percent. DOH/MB The Department of Health (DOH) said this is as of Dec. 7. In a statement, the Health department said this Philippine CFR was markedly lower than the 9% CFR reported in the...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded an additional 543 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Monday, Dec. 6. DOH This data from DOH brought the total country's tally since the onset of the pandemic to 2,835,154. Of the total number, 0.5 percent or 13,548 were active cases. DOH said that among...
The country's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases have continued to decline over the past weeks, data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed on Monday, Dec. 6. Shoppers flock along Ylaya in Divisoria Market on Oct. 17, 2021 as the Metro Manila eases to Alert Level 3 for COVID-19. (Photo by Ali...
Senator Richard Gordon on Sunday lauded the decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) to grant Rappler CEO Maria Ressa’s petition to allow her to travel to Oslo, Norway and personally receive her Nobel Peace Prize for 2021. Gordon said the CA’s decision sends a strong message to the whole world...
Several groups urged the government to allow journalist Maria Ressa to travel to Norway to receive her Nobel Peace Prize award on Dec. 10. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) In a joint statement, Alternative Law Groups, Ateneo de Davao University Legal Aid Services Office, Ateneo de Naga University...
