Senator Leila de Lima has urged the Senate to look into the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) inability to properly disburse the funds allocated to it under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act or Bayanihan 2, as well as other delays in the implementation of its major projects. De Lima, in...
Pateros now has 12 local cases of the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This is an increase of five cases or 71 percent from seven Delta variant cases listed by the Department of Health (DOH) as of Aug. 21. Pateros contact tracers (DILG Pateros) The new Delta...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has recommended the prioritization of teachers in the vaccination strategy of the national government. (Photo from DepEd) “We should not forget our teachers. They are heroes. Some have made drastic adjustments teaching remotely through online modules. Others still...
Amid the rising coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the country, a group of doctors is weighing the pros and cons of asking for another "timeout." (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In an interview with TeleRadyo on Thursday, Sept. 2, Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) President Dr. Maricar...
(JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The spread of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) has slowed down, the Department of Health (DOH) said. “Evident yung pagbagal ng pagdami ng kaso. From a very steep increase ay medyo lumilihis, medyo...
The newly detected Mu variant, first identified in Colombia, should not be a reason for alarm in the Philippines, the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) said Thursday, Sept. 2. (CSFP CIO / MB FILE PHOTO) In its weekly epidemiological update published on Aug. 31, the World Health Organization warned...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque finds nothing wrong with the government's dealings with Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. despite the alleged shady background of a company official in Tony Huang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and Risa Hontiveros (Photos from Facebook, Senate) "Madam...
Malacañang said that while the funds are available, it is not yet the right time to discuss coronavirus (COVID-19) booster shots, saying many Filipinos still have to be vaccinated. A Manila health worker prepares to administer a single-shot Johnson & Johnson's Janssen coronavirus vaccine...
Unless other people or groups have a “better” suggestion, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Popoy De Vera appealed to the public, especially to those who are against the implementation of limited face-to-face classes in select courses, not to “overreact.” In a Facebook comment...
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque clarified that he never accused the previous Aquino administration of buying overpriced personal protective equipment (PPEs), saying he was merely pointing out that the PPEs purchased by the current government were not overpriced. Presidential spokesperson Harry...
The Caloocan City government announced on Thursday that Barangay 123 and four other areas in the city will be placed under granular lockdown starting September 3 due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases. Magsaysay street between Serrano and 6th streets of Barangay 123 and Panay, Guinugitan,...
Vice President Leni Robredo has agreed that Filipino students should not be allowed back to school now because of the more transmissible and contagious Delta variant. (Vice President Leni Robredo/Facebook) Robredo said students had a “missed opportunity” of attending face-to-face classes when...
