Editorial At the height of the pandemic, the Philippine government had to take out loans just to have the available funds for crisis spending. At first glance, there is nothing wrong here — cash is needed to purchase life-saving vaccines, procure medicines for the critically ill, and stock on...
In a touching display of respect, the First Family led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gave a "standing ovation" to the representatives of medical frontliners and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) during the leader's inauguration on Thursday morning, June 30. The First Family waves to the crowd...
A Davao-based leaf artist is using his art to express support to Vice President Leni Robredo after he sculpted her face on a leaf with the words #LetLeniLead. Leaf artist Jomz Doronila posted on Twitter the image of his artwork. Davao-based artist Jomz Doronilla crafts this leaf art featuring Vice...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released additional funds for the special risk allowance (SRA) of public and private healthcare workers battling the pandemic. In a statement, the budget department said on Wednesday, Sept. 29, that P451.31 million in additional SRA was released for...
The San Juan City local government has distributed the P3,000 cash assistance to various non-medical frontliners and Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA) drivers and operators in its bid to help them amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo from Mayor Francis Zamora's Facebook)...
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula on Wednesday, Sept. 15, paid tribute to medical and service frontliners in the country. Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) In a mass held at the San Felipe Neri Parish in Mandaluyong City, the prelate thanked the frontliners for their service during...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has walked back on his statement Monday, Sept. 13 wherein he claimed that the government had approved a proposal to give healthcare workers "booster" shots against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (File photo/ Screenshot...
(Jansen Romero / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Health worker groups slammed Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque after a video of him circulated on social media- losing his temper against a group of medical frontliners. Roque should step down from his position, said Alliance of Health Workers...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) As the Philippines is once again facing another surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, medical frontliners appealed to the government to intensify its responses against the pandemic as the country’s healthcare system is currently under immense pressure....
President Duterte has assured medical frontliners that the government will do its best to protect and incentivize them for their hard work and sacrifice amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. President Duterte (RTVM Screenshot) Duterte made the statement after several groups of medical...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced Friday, August 6, that it has transported medical personnel and coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines in Tawi-Tawi and Zamboanga City to inoculate residents in the far-flung areas. The medical personnel and the vaccines boarded BRP Cape Engaño...
President Duterte revealed on Saturday that a wall was being built at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes' Cemetery) to honor medical frontliners who died in the line of duty due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Duterte made the statement as he led the commemoration...
