BEIJING, China — New coronavirus cases in China's locked-down city of Xi'an edged down Monday, official data showed, while local authorities removed two senior officials to "strengthen" their fight against COVID. Beijing has pursued a "zero COVID" approach with tight border restrictions and...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo believes that her relationship with local politicians in her home region of Bicol is one that is “personal” and “beyond politics.” Masbate gives a rockstar welcome to presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo during her visit to the...
No special treatment will be accorded to the two Pharmally executives who were sent to the Pasay City Jail for allegedly failing to submit the documents on the multi-billion transactions on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) face masks and face shields the company supplied to the government. This was...
The Department of Education (DepEd) lauded teachers and school officials who exemplified outstanding professionalism and dedication to public service. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN As cited by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), 11 DepEd personnel from different schools and field offices were recognized...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has welcomed new officials of the Bureau of Learning Resources (BLR) and the Teacher Education Council (TEC). Education Secretary Leonor Briones administered the oath-taking of Ariz Delson Acay Cawilan as Director IV of BLR and Dr. Archie Resos and Dr. Annabel...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) said Friday, Oct. 22, that the barangay officials and Sanggunian Members may apply for special eligibilities as provided under the law. (CSC/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The CSC urged the local government officials to take advantage of the Barangay Official...
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque on Thursday, October 21, denied that the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases did not consult with local officials regarding the expansion of the pilot alert level system to control COVID-19 infections. Members of the...
Some local officials from the cities of Cagayan De Oro and Iloilo have committed to support Vice President Leni Robredo in her presidential run in the May 2022 elections. In a Twitter post, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas declared his backing of Robredo, posting a series of photos of the Vice...
Don't hold your breath, senators. NO WAY!--President Duterte rejects on Oct. 6, 2021 the senators' call for him to rescind his memo barring executive department workers from attending the hearings of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. (Screenshot from Facebook live) President Duterte categorically...
Fifty-eight barangay officials in San Frrnando, Launion recently underwent a four-day training on water search and rescue (WASAR) and rubber boat operations and maintenance (RBOM) spearheaded by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the agency disclosed Friday, Sept. 17. ​At least 58 barangay...
President Duterte admitted the presence of "corruption" in his administration, but not on the level of his Cabinet officials. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a "Talk to the People" public briefing earlier this month (Malacañang photo) "Meron. Meron sa gobyerno (It exists in...
President Duterte wants to personally approve or reject the invitations of Cabinet members who are summoned to appear at the Senate's public inquiries. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during his "Talk to the People" public briefing on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. It was aired Tuesday morning, Sept. 14....
