A study conducted by the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) showed that less barriers in public transport vehicles will reduce the risk of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Dec. 24. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) DOST Secretary...
In time for the Christmas celebration, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reopened 44 national roads after clearing operations were completed in different areas affected by typhoon "Odette." Workers from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) clear the road from debris...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) said on Thursday, Dec. 23 that it has opened its 2022 2022 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. Civil Service Commission (CSC/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a statement, CSC said that it aims to recognize deserving public servants who excel in their...
Presidential aspirant Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday urged state prosecutors and other investigating agencies to immediately look into the Commission on Audit’s (COA) report on the purported P1.44-trillion worth of infrastructure projects that are delayed, abandoned and/or left idle. “It is...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Thursday criticized the government over the P1.44-trillion worth of infrastructure projects that the Commission on Audit (COA) had earlier flagged. COA has called out 17 government agencies over delayed, abandoned and idle infrastructure projects amounting...
From national roads, to bridges and even flood-control structures, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has estimated P448.9 million in damaged structures caused by typhoon Odette. The department released the estimated figure on Tuesday, Dec. 21, following the assessment from the DPWH...
The Philippines and Thailand have signed a partnership pact for the implementation of a scholarship program that seeks to benefit Filipino health professionals. (PIXABY/MANILA BULLETIN FILE) Department of Science and Health Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the memorandum of...
Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have partnered with the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) for the improvement of both the lower and middle portions of the Marikina River. The agreement, signed by DPWH Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, also the Chief Implementer...
Filipinos' current lack of knowledge and awareness on maritime issues and long-term vision of the leadership has hindered the country from developing a strategic foreign policy agenda, a policy expert said. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate) University of the Philippines maritime law expert Professor Jay...
While presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo agrees that more foreign investments are needed to improve public services in the country, she wants to make sure that there are safeguards for Filipino investors in the recently-passed bill that will allow foreign ownership of public...
President Duterte is giving Filipinos "control" over what happens in his weekly late night public briefings dubbed "Talk to the People". President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the pre-taped "Talk to the People" public briefing on Dec. 13, 2021 (Malacañang photo) In the pre-recorded episode of...
President Duterte has called on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to come up with the necessary rules and regulations as he expressed worry about a possible surge of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases due to the lack of physical distancing in caravans of some candidates. President Duterte (RTVM...
