The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 22, that it is in close coordination with the City of Manila following reports that two of its hospitals have reached full capacity. (DOH / MANILA BULLETIN) “It is routine and even prudent for hospitals to announce when they are...
Forecast track and intensity of Tropical Storm “Kristine” (international name “Trami”) as of 11 a.m., Oct. 22, 2024 (Courtesy of PAGASA) Tropical cyclone wind Signal No. 2 was raised in Catanduanes, while more areas, including Metro Manila, are now under Signal No. 1 due to the approaching...
Two years after implementing the five-year Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations (SPJI) that was launched in 2022, the Supreme Court (SC) gathered its various stakeholders and development partners yesterday in a forum at the Manila Hotel to assess the gains achieved and chart forward...
The municipal government of Tanay, Rizal has started a series of activities in preparation for the 418 th foundation day of the municipality in November. On Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, residents will be treated to a free movie viewing at Tanay Park, the town’s premade park for...
Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes (Facebook) Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo "Ompong" Ordanes has welcomed the reduction in the Manila Electric Company's (Meralco) power rates this October, saying it brings much-needed relief to...
BPI Head of Sustainability Office Jo Ann B. Eala, BPI Head of Public Affairs and Communications Maria Elena R. Torrijos, Manila Bulletin Business Development Manager Jordan Tan, and MB Sustainability Forum Project Lead Philip Cu Unjieng The Bank of the Philippine Islands, widely known as BPI, a...
A new transportation hub, set to rival the scale of the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), is in the works in Quezon City, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced. In a statement, the pension fund said on Monday, Oct. 21, that four government agencies have joined...
Despite raising awareness and growing efforts on sustainability, several disconnecting factors still hinder sustainable progress, such as inadequate communication, poor enforcement of government policies, lack of public awareness and engagement, and lack of access to advanced technology. ...
(Unsplash) Senator Sherwin Gatchalian assailed the Energy Regulatory Commission's (ERC) decision to forgo the fifth regulatory reset of the Manila Electric Company's (Meralco) distribution rate, which covered the period of 2022 to 2026. In a...
The Philippines, the United States, and Japan held talks on cybersecurity as they expanded their trilateral ties to include addressing cyber threats. Officials from information and technology departments of the three governments attended the trilateral dialogue in Singapore, where they discussed...
The US Embassy in Manila is now coordinating with local authorities after reports came out that an American citizen has been abducted in Zamboanga del Norte. In a statement, the embassy said it was aware of such news, but it will not make any comments on potential kidnapping pending investigation....
Filipino design has become "better than others," President Marcos said, expressing his confidence that Filipino fashion and furniture design will "do well in the world market." President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graces the Manila FAME 2024 in Pasay City on Oct. 18, 2024. (RTVM Screenshot) ...
