Former senator Sonny Angara has officially retained his position as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), as announced by the Palace on Tuesday, June 3. This decision signals a strong commitment from the Marcos administration to continue the ongoing education reforms under his...
Despite reported increases in Covid-19 cases in countries such as Hong Kong, South Korea, and Singapore, an infectious disease expert said on Monday, May 19, that there is no cause for alarm as these trends are expected and do not signal the emergence of a new variant. “Iyong mga kasong naitala...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, May 19 urged Filipinos to remain vigilant but calm following a reported increase in COVID-19 cases in some parts of Southeast Asia. Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, said it is important for Filipinos to continue observing basic health...
While the Philippines is experiencing a sharp decline in Covid-19 cases, the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, May 17, said it is closely monitoring trends in Southeast Asia, as some areas in the region report slight increases in infections. “We are actively coordinating through established...
Robust government spending ahead of the May 12 elections likely sped up economic growth in the first quarter, despite private consumption largely being in wait-and-see mode as Filipinos save up, according to the research arm of global financial giant Deutsche Bank. In a May 3 report received by...
Manila mayoral bet Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso denied criticisms that he allegedly sold multiple facilities and assets of the capital city illegally and left the city government with overwhelming debt particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. "Hindi lang talaga ako pikon sa pulitika pero...
Former Manila Mayor Franciso "Isko Moreno" Domagoso Supporters and incumbent officials of the City of Manila have called for the return of former Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso's strong and pioneering public healthcare system which received nationwide recognition, especially...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) chief during the previous Duterte administration is to blame for the unutilized expired vaccines that cost billions of pesos. Thus, said...
The Philippines is ready to receive guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on how to move forward in the post-pandemic world, President Marcos assured on Friday, Dec. 6. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr. Saia Ma’u...
The Department of Health (DOH), on Thursday, Dec. 5, addressed the Commission on Audit's (COA) 2023 findings regarding more than P11 billion worth of expired drugs, medicines, and medical supplies that went unused in 2023. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) Addressing concerns...
The Philippines now has the means to fight lingering Covid-19 risks as well as future pandemics, as World Bank loans extended during the pandemic have been implemented satisfactorily. "The project has continued moving towards its development objectives—to strengthen the Philippines' capacity...
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public on Friday, Nov. 8, against spreading false claims regarding Covid-19 origins and treatments. (DOH / Manila Bulletin) In a statement, the DOH cautioned the public against circulating misleading claims suggesting that Singapore discovered Covid-19 is...
