The government's pandemic task force is set to take another look at the healthcare system of the National Capital Region-plus (NCR-plus) bubble area before deciding on its quarantine classification for the month of May. Manila Bulletin File Photo Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the...
Admitting problems in her office’s free teleconsultation services, Vice President Leni Robredo said on Sunday, April 25, that they intentionally made it “low-tech” so even those without an internet connection can reach out to them. However, being low-tech has many disadvantages to an...
The Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed that the region should have its own public health center as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continued to take its toll on the region. The ASEAN leaders meet at the organization’s secretariat building in Jakarta,...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recorded on Saturday, April 24, 15 more Filipinos abroad got infected with the new coronavirus. Department of Foreign Affairs (MANILA BULLETIN) The latest number raised the total tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases among overseas Filipinos to 18,237. The new...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has given the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seven working days to complete the establishment of a green lane for the applications of local coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine manufacturers. Anti-Red Tap Authority Director General Jeremiah Belgica (Photo:...
Private companies must ensure the "equitable distribution" of their procured coronavirus vaccines and avoid giving "privileged access" to such supply, according to vaccine czar Carlito Galvez. Vaccine Czar Carlito Galvez Jr (Photo: OPAPP/Manila Bulletin) Galvez also reminded private firms against...
The government pandemic task force has allowed the implementation of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) new debit-credit payment for health care facilities in all places with high risk of coronavirus infection. The decision aimed at hastening payment of hospital claims was...
Are you suffering from Coronasomnia? Depressed man suffering from insomnia lying in bed Having difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep are characteristics of a common sleep disorder known as insomnia. According to the Sleep Foundation, it occurs in approximately 30 to 48 percent of the adult...
GENEVA (AFP) – An international expert mission to Wuhan concluded in a report seen Monday, March 29, that COVID-19 likely first passed to humans from a bat through an intermediary animal, with investigators all but ruling out a laboratory leak. The intermediate host hypothesis was deemed...
ROME, Italy -- Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi signed on Tuesday a decree with fresh coronavirus containment measures. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (Xinhua / MANILA BULLETIN) The decree, to be effective from March 6 to April 6, extends to March 27 a ban on travel between Italy's 20...
Naomi Osaka of Japan (Al Bello / Getty Images / AFP; File) Japanese sensation Naomi Osaka on Sunday said she was committed to competing in the delayed Tokyo Olympics, but believed public approval was crucial for the Games to go ahead this year. Organizers are still adamant the Olympics can be held...
(Photo by Garrett Ellwood / NBAE / Getty Images / AFP) The NBA announced two 2020-21 season schedule changes Saturday, the latest moves in a campaign that has endured numerous rearrangements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oklahoma City at Memphis game, which had been set for an undecided date in...
