DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,709 new Covid-19 cases in the country on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The number of active infections nationwide slightly decreased to 24,139 from 24,502 recorded on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Still, Metro Manila logged the highest number of recorded cases in the past...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a rise in leptospirosis cases in the country. A total of 1,770 leptospirosis cases were reported from Jan. 1 to Aug. 27, the DOH stated in its latest report released on Wednesday, Sept. 14. “Cumulatively, cases this year is 36 percent higher...
The Marcos administration has allotted P12.5 billion for the transformation and digitalization of government processes and transactions next year, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. During the Development Budget Coordination Committee Briefing at the Senate on Wednesday Sept. 14,...
Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has signed on to support the government’s intensified booster vaccination drive program and is the health department’s largest private sector partner to date. In a statement, SMC said it is throwing its full support behind government's...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) wants to strengthen the autonomy of local government units (LGUs) in delivering essential services to the public through higher funding allocation. During the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) Senate briefing on Wednesday, Sept. 14,...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has emphasized that sustainable finance plays a critical role in driving the country’s shift to climate change adaptation and mitigation practices. At a virtual forum organized by sustainability media and business intelligence-firm Eco-Business, Finance Secretary...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 1,574 new infections of Covid-19 and more than 800 cases of omicron subvariants on Sept. 13, Tuesday. Based on the DOH Covid-19 tracker, there were 24,502 active cases of Covid-19 across the country. Metro Manila recorded the most number of cases in the...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The term "fully vaccinated" against Covid-19 still applies to those who got the two-dose primary series of vaccination, the Department of Health (DOH) said on...
The optional wearing of face masks in indoor spaces or areas is still not recommended at this point in time, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The easing of restrictions related to Covid-19 pandemic should be done gradually, said DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire....
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Tuesday, Sept. 12, said it will help bankroll various programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) next year. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM earmarked P2.2 billion for the DOE in 2023 in line with the government’s...
The power of the purse lies with Congress, said the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) as it denied having reduced the budgets of four state-owned specialty hospitals under the proposed spending plan for next year. Contrary to claims, the DBM argued on Tuesday, Sept. 13, that the proposed...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, Sept. 12, a total of 15,379 new Covid-19 cases in the past week. (DOH/MB) According to DOH's weekly case bulletin, average daily cases are at 2,197 which is 10 percent lower than cases from Aug. 29 to Sep. 4. DOH also recorded 12 cases tagged under...
