GT Capital Holdings, Inc. reported a 143 percent surge in consolidated net income to P6.7 billion for the first half of 2021 from P2.7 billion in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the conglomerate said its core net income increased 83 percent to P5.8...
By Dr. Maria Victoria A. Rondaris GET CHECKED Photoscreener applications are now available on mobile. It is always best, however, to consult with trusted ophthalmologists Everywhere around the world, it is truly unfortunate that sight preservation has never been a priority. Thus, we...
The Department of Health (DOH) said all regions in the country, except Caraga, already have the Delta variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). DOH/MB "As of now based on our specimen sampled, all regions except Caraga," DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in an online press...
A Manila court has dismissed a cyber libel case filed by a professor against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and journalist Rambo Talabong over an article about an alleged corruption in a university. 13062025_MARIARESSA_ROMERO-1024x683 Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 24 issued an order in open...
Kris Aquino is urging followers to support Maria Corazon Abalos a candidate at the ongoing Miss Universe Philippines pageant. Why? Well, for one, the beauty queen shares the name of her mom, the late former president, Corazon "Cory" Aquino. "I don’t do this for just anybody- but when her full...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, August 9, said that an increase in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases is being experienced across all age groups and not just among children. DOH/MB In a statement, the DOH said there was an overall 59 percent increase in cases among all age groups during...
The Department of Health (DOH) said 236 health facilities in the country are now at critical risk level. DOH/MB In an online press briefing, Monday, August 9, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said it's at critical level because their healthcare utilization is at about 85 percent. She...
The country's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case classification is now at high-risk, the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, August 9. DOH/MB "Nationally, our case classification is now at high risk," Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in an online press briefing. She revealed...
Five cases of the highly contagious Delta variant have been listed in Taguig, according to the Department of Health (DOH). In an online media briefing Monday, Health Usec. Maria Rosario Vergeire presented a table showing the presence of Delta variant cases in all the 16 cities and one municipality...
Sta. Maria, Bulacan Mayor Russel Pleyto has issued an order prohibiting the use of the municipal government's official seals in social media and for personal or business communications, among other avenues. Pleyto issued Executive Order No. 2021-012 to strengthen "the use of the official seal of...
The Muntinlupa City government will continue its COVID-19 vaccination program even under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) which will be implemented in Metro Manila on Aug. 6 to 20. In an announcement, the Muntinlupa City COVID-19 Vaccination Program (MunCoVac) said “The vaccination in...
To avoid mass gathering, the Department of Health (DOH) said walk-ins will not be allowed in vaccination sites during the enhanced community quarantine. DOH/MB "Walk-ins will not be allowed. There will be pre-registration. There will be strict scheduling to avoid mass gathering in vaccination...
