COVID-19 virus A total of 618 new Omicron coronavirus variant cases have been detected in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) reported on Thursday, Jan. 27. The DOH noted that the majority of the new cases were composed of the BA.2 sublineage or the “stealth Omicron.” "Both the...
Let's get ready! There's another reason to celebrate next week. The Year of the Water Tiger is upon us, and what better way to celebrate it with some easy preparations you can do at home. Here are some ideas to get you started and even prepare the house to bring in good luck. Pixel-art Clean,...
Look your best this Lunar New Year wearing prosperous hues Like other holidays, Lunar New Year is also a stylish occasion. Family members wore the brightest colors mirroring the celebration’s festivities. Here is where style meets tradition with fashion as a tool to invite prosperity and good...
Good fortune awaits shoppers at SM Supermalls this Year of the Tiger It’s going to be a prosperous 2022 as SM Supermalls celebrates the Year of the Tiger with fun-filled events and activities for its shoppers! Whether you choose to stay home or safely shop at SM Supermalls, there are exclusive...
President Duterte has signed into law the measure that promotes the use of microgrid systems to accelerate the total electrification of underserved and unserved areas nationwide. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Duterte signed Republic Act (RA) No. 11646 or the Microgrid Systems Act...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – New Zealand recorded 24 new community cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, said the Ministry of Health in a statement. Among the 24 new community infections, 16 are in the largest city Auckland, five in the Lakes region, two in Northland and one in Waikato. In addition, the...
Heard It Through the GripeVine: Our New Abnormal It’s heartening to read about government work and public service being achieved, even in the face of dwindling revenues; as it exemplifies how in some institutions, there is no room for excuses or lame explanations. In such public corporations, it...
The City of Manila suspends once again the celebration of the Chinese New Year as it continues to fight the new surge in COVID-19 cases brought about by the more contagious Omicron and Delta variants. During the inauguration of the newly renovated Manila Zoo as the city's newest vaccination site...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged the public not to hold social gatherings or family reunions during the celebration of the Chinese New Year on Feb. 1 to prevent the further rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that such activities...
A sweet treat courtesy of Honolulu HK Café Philippines Chinese New Year is all about family get-togethers, practicing age-old traditions, and, of course, feasting on good food. Filipinos, with their love for dining and family, observe the event by bringing out the best dishes on the table, from...
It's an exciting time for the couple Another couple officially started their parenting journey as Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra announced that they are now parents to a newborn baby via surrogacy. "We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for...
Editorial Amid the pandemic, the City of Manila has been constantly improving its infrastructure, including its properties for leisure and entertainment. Though some have said that the timing may not be the most appropriate, considering that the pandemic has limited the access to sites where people...
