Is the industry ready for the post-pandemic boom in tourism? ISLANDS IN THE SUN Paradise refound in Coron, Palawan “As of today, we’ve breached the 1.7 million foreign visitor arrivals mark projected by the Department of Tourism (DOT) before June 30,” Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco...
As global oil prices plunge, Filipino consumers can expect hefty price rollback across fuel commodities next week. Based on the calculation of the industry players, the price of diesel will be trimmed by P3.30 to P3.60 per liter, while gasoline prices will go down by P1.80 to P2.10 per liter. d...
After more than two years, persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) under the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) will finally enjoy personal visits in time for the Christmas season. This, after BJMP chief Director Allan Iral allowed face-to-face visit which was deprived to PDLs since March...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 1,460 new Covid-19 infections on Friday, Dec. 9 Metro Manila was still in the top spot among regions with the most number of cases in the recent two weeks with 5,535. It was followed by Calabarzon with 2,194; Central Luzon with 1,064; Western Visayas with...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) More than 132,000 Filipinos received their first booster shot against Covid-19 during the “Bakunahang Bayan” special vaccination activity held last Dec. 5 to 7,...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) is planning to include all measures related to Covid-19 in other public health programs beginning next year. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said they are “going to integrate the Covid-19 prevention measures and response in its entirety.” This is...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN The local government of Quezon City announced that it already administered a total 6,757,916 Covid-19 vaccine doses to residents and workers in the city as of Thursday, Dec. 8. The city government said that from March 2021, it listed 2,602,612 individuals who were fully...
DOH Fifty million Filipinos have yet to receive their first booster shot of the Covid-19 vaccine, the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire once again urged eligible individuals to get their booster shots to better protect themselves against the viral...
BEIJING, China -- China announced Wednesday a nationwide loosening of Covid restrictions following protests against the hardline strategy that grew into calls for greater political freedoms. Anger over China's zero-Covid policy -- which involved mass lockdowns, constant testing and quarantines even...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The Department of Health (DOH) said that bivalent vaccines can offer additional protection against Covid-19. Some countries are starting to administer a third...
(Pixabay) The Department of Health (DOH) reminded local government units (LGUs) to “stick” to the guidelines for the administration of the second booster shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. “Sana maging mapanuri ang mga local governments sa pagbibigay ng second booster (I hope the local governments...
COVID-19 virus The Department of Health (DOH) recorded less than 1,000 cases of Covid-19 on Tuesday, Dec. 6. There were 883 more cases detected, bringing the number of active infections nationwide to 17,481, the DOH said. According to the DOH, the National Capital Region recorded the most cases in...
