The antiviral drug, “Molnupiravir" as treatment for mild and moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases is now on Phase 3 clinical trial at the Lung Center of the Philippines. (Facebook/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The clinical trial started on May 17 this year and has enrolled a total of 11...
Kudos to all those who work for the promotion and preservation of Visayan arts and culture The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Kaisa Sa Sining recently accounced the recipients of the first ever Kaisa Ini sa Sining, Lunsay nga Artistang Pilipino (KSSLAP) Awards. An event that aims to give...
Several Japanese and Philippine institutions are teaming up to conduct a study on water-related disaster risks and enhance flood management in the country, particularly in the Pampanga River basin and Pasig-Marikina River and Laguna Lake basin. Kick-off virtual meeting of HyDEPP and SATREPS...
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Kaisa Sa Sining Visayas Network has recently announced the recipients of the first KSSLAP (Kaisa Ini sa Sining, Lunsay nga Artistang Pilipino) Awards. Due to the present quarantine and travel restrictions, the KSSLAP Awards ceremonies will be held online...
The government is moving to entice competent leaders and managers to consider a career in public service and stay. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/ Malacañang) An executive order reinforcing the policy on the grant of career executive service officer (CESO) rank to graduates of the the...
Three modular hospitals intended to accommodate severe and critical cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Lung Center of the Philippines will soon be completed, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. OPENING SOON--Three modular hospitals meant to accommodate severe...
The United States on Tuesday delivered a total of 3,000,060 doses of Moderna vaccine to the Philippines as part of its worldwide effort to help end COVID-19. This is the US government’s second bilateral vaccine donation to the Philippines in less than a month following the delivery of 3.2 million...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Aug. 3, urged teachers and learners to participate in the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) "Back to Basic" (B2B) online lectures. (Photo from Unsplash) Launched last July, the B2B lecture series serves as an avenue to present...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) paid tribute Monday, August 2, to a retiring military engineer who helped build emergency quarantine facilities for soldiers who got infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Brig. Gen. Lyndon Sollesta (right), commander of the Philippine Army's...
Strengthening the agricultural sector, a robust disaster management plan and continuous skills training for farmworkers are just some of the key strategies in ensuring food security in the Philippines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Kelly Bird said Tuesday....
Yuka Saso, left, of the Philippines plays for several rounds with former World No. 1 and 2016 Rio Olympics silver medalist Lydia Ko of New Zealand Monday, August 2 at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Saitama, Japan. (Photo from the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) Facebook page)...
A youth group on Monday, Aug. 2, urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to extend voters' registration period to allow those severely affected by the pandemic to register "at a more convenient and safe time." (JANSEN ROMERO / MB FILE PHOTO) In a statement, the College Editors Guild of the...
