President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday dismissed the country's latest inflation rate, which has increased compared to last month's figure, by saying it is an "imported inflation." "I think I will have to disagree with that number. We are not that high. We have crossed the...our...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said that the country's Covid-19 cases continue to climb with an average daily cases of more than 900. "National and all regions observe continued case increases in the recent weeks with 88 percent of provinces, HUCs (highly urbanized cities), and ICCs...
Senator-elect Jinggoy Estrada thanked on Friday, June 24 the National Capital Region (NCR) Wage Board for increasing the daily wage of domestic workers or "kasambahays" by P1,000. Former UniTeam Senate bet Estrada campaigning in Cebu. The approved wage increase brings the total monthly salary of...
President-elect Bongbong Marcos wants to increase the P10-billion Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), which is a key component of Republic Act (RA) No. 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Bureau) This, as Marcos prepares to face a looming...
The incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should heed the appeal of teachers for a salary increase, which has been lowest among Asian countries. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the salary increase is already overdue and ought to be a priority of the Marcos...
(FILE PHOTO) The country’s number of severe and critical Covid-19 cases might increase by August because of waning immunity and reduction in the compliance to the health protocols, the Department of Health (DOH). “Base doon sa scenario kung saan nakapasok ang mas transmissible na variants, may...
A police officer checks the vaccination cards of passengers at a jeepney stop in Divisoria, Manila on Jan. 14, 2022 in line with the implementation of the Department of Transportation’s “No Vaccination, No Ride” policy in the capital region while under the more stringent Alert Level 3. (Ali...
An infectious disease expert said the slight increase in Covid-19 cases is not something to be worried about. Dr. Rontgene M. Solante (Screenshot taken from the Facebook Live of ‘Laging Handa’) On Sunday, June 12, the country recorded a total of 308 new Covid-19 cases. Dr. Rontgene M. Solante,...
A group of education workers called on the government to suspend the increase in Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) contribution and demanded a salary hike for teachers. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) “It is best, that the implementation of the PhilHealth premium increase to...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said that the slight increase in new Covid-19 cases in the country is not “sustained” and a surge in infections is unlikely to occur at this point. “Nakakita po tayo ng bahagyang pagtaas ng mga kaso. Gayunpaman, hindi pa ito observed to be sustained. Ibig...
MAP of the Philippines with Eastern Visayas highlighted. TACLOBAN CITY – Workers in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) will have a P50 increase in their daily minimum wage. From P325, their minimum wage will be P375 daily under Wage Order No. RB VIII-22. The pay hike for non-agriculture workers...
Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III on Monday, June 6, agreed with health experts calling to redefine the term “full vaccination” by adding the first booster shot as it is expected to increase the Covid-19 vaccination rate in the country. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (Malacañang...
