The ratio between the country’s economic output and the budget deficit incurred by the national government widened in the first nine-months of the year, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. Data from the DOF showed Monday, Nov. 15, that the Duterte administration’s fiscal gap inched up to 8.3...
An official of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reiterated on Monday, Nov. 15, that vaccine certificates are free of charge. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In a Laging Handa briefing, DICT Undersecretary Emmanuel Rey. R Caintic warned against fixers who are asking...
Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Administrator and retired police general Reynaldo Berroya has passed away, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) confirmed. He was 74. Light Rail Transit Authority Administrator Reynaldo Berroya (Photo from DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade Facebook Page) “It is...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has warned that the proposed suspension of the excise taxes on fuel will be inequitable and lead to significant revenue losses, thus threatening the country’s recovery and growth prospects. Amid calls for the government to address the recent spiral in fuel prices,...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, Nov. 14, reported 1,926 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Active infections nationwide were at 28,102. Sixty-two percent of those who are still sick have mild symptoms, 16.94 percent were in moderate condition, 10.5 percent have severe symptoms,...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Roger G. Mercado officiated the oath-taking ceremony of DPWH Directors following the approval of their appointment papers recently by the Office of the President. Sworn to the position of DPWH Director IV are Khaddafy D. Tanggol, Rey Peter B....
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through its Free Wi-Fi for All Program, has installed free Wi-Fi hotspots in the entire provinces of Catanduanes and Sorsogon. (Photo from DICT's website) According to the DICT, all localities in Catanduanes are now connected to...
(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) At least 10 to 15 percent of Filipinos remain skeptical about getting vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega said that during the initial vaccination rollout last March,...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said that close to 2,000 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases were confirmed on Saturday, Nov. 13. Another 1,997 new people tested positive for COVID-19. These new cases pushed the country’s cumulative tally of cases to 2,815,080. Only one percent or 29,382 of...
Makati CBD skyline The Department of Health (DOH) said that Metro Manila could be under Alert Level 1 if coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases continue to decrease. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said it is important that the risk classification of Metro Manila will remain under the...
Some people in Divisoria, Manila are no longer wearing face shield on Nov. 8, 2021, the same day the City of Manila scrapped the face shield policy except in hospital and other medical facilities. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate) The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the parents to strictly monitor...
Amid reports on substitution for a Senate seat, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said there is no final decision yet whether Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III will join the 2022 elections as the deadline for candidate substitution neared. Secretary Silvestre Bello III (FILE PHOTO)...
