President Duterte ordered his Cabinet members to refrain from talking about the West Philippine Sea issue in public, even as he affirmed his new policy of not engaging his critics on the issue. "That's my order now to the Cabinet and to all, for the government, to refrain from discussing itong...
Eight Filipino crew members who tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) while aboard the cargo vessel MV Athens Bridge have already recuperated, an official of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) confirmed Friday, May 14. (Photo courtesy of the PCG / FILE PHOTO) Captain Jeffrey...
There is a new no profanity rule among members of the Duterte Cabinet. President Rodrigo Duterte meets with several Cabinet members in Malacañang on February 22, 2021 (Malacañang) Only President Duterte can hurl expletives after Cabinet members have been asked to avoid profanity especially in...
The Social Security System (SSS) is now offering an online learning platform to its members, employers, and other stakeholders. Social Security System (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The ExpreSSS e-Learning (ExSSSel) Portal is an online platform where SSS members, employers, and stakeholders can learn...
Authorities have recovered two more bodies of missing crew members of a cargo vessel that ran aground the shoreline of Surigao del Norte after the onslaught of typhoon “Bising,” the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed on Saturday, April 24. The recovery of two more crewmen of the cargo...
Infectious and tropical disease expert outlines guides to set up home care amid the lack of hospital rooms for COVID patients. How to evaluate patient risk factors; the capacity of a home environment; the ability of caregivers to assess patient status. Requirements for home care and what to...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has tapped the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) as a new payment channel for members to pay their contributions through the pension fund’s mobile app conveniently. In a statement, Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive, said individual...
(Taylor Weidman / Bloomberg / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) State-run Social Security System (SSS) has extended the validity of Land Bank of the Philippines issued checks to provide members with additional time to encash their benefits and loans. In a statement, Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and...
Zonta Club of Makati Ayala holds induction of officers and new members in the pandemic Dr. Mildred Vitangcol When women of the world unite to rewrite history as her story, that’s a “beautiful day,” as Bono of U2 would say.That was exactly what happened on Sept. 17 when Zonta Club of Makati...
