LOS ANGELES, United States -- The devastation that Covid-19 has inflicted globally is truly historic and highlights the world's overall lack of public health preparedness for an outbreak of this magnitude, US top infectious diseases expert Anthony S. Fauci wrote in a newly-published perspective....
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has highlighted the passage of an eco-friendly measure that--if enacted--would ultimately make all government agencies more responsible toward the environment. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook) Villafuerte was referring to...
Public information should be at the helm of services that holders of broadcast franchises should deliver to the people, Senator Grace Poe said on Wednesday, November 23. Poe pointed out that with the number of natural disasters and other emergency situations that we face, it is absolutely essential...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), led by Secretary Alfredo Pascual, found all weighing scales in the Marikina Public Market and supermarkets in the city as functioning well and accurate. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual (left) and Marikina City Mayor Marcelino "Marcy" Teodoro...
DOH There remains a possibility that the Department of Health (DOH) will recommend extending the Covid-19 State of Calamity in the country if the Public Health Emergency bill is not signed by December. “Kapag hindi naipasa iyan by December, yun pong options natin is first (If that is not passed...
TECH4GOOD Monchito Ibrahim Today, we see a lot of digitalization projects being undertaken by government offices. Most are meant to increase internal efficiency and provide convenience to the transacting public by, for example, providing online or mobile access to their services. Of course, we also...
The Las Piñas Public Employment Service Office (PESO) conducted house interviews as part of its weekly employment facilitation program called “Hired on the Spot” on Monday, Nov. 14. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the “Hired on the Spot” program is being conducted by PESO, in coordination with...
The Department of Education (DepED) announced that three public school students from various parts of the country are set to join the 10th ASEAN Quiz Regional Competition in Myanmar next month. (Photo courtesy of DepED) In a statement, DepED said that Amelia R. Persia of Donsol National...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it is pushing for a proposed measure that will allow the government to continue different protocols under the State of Calamity, in case such a declaration will be lifted—amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently, the country is under a State of Calamity due to...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has asked the House Committee on Ways and Means chairman to study the possibility of removing the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) component of public utilities, especially electricity. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda This was revealed by the committee...
The House Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) has approved a bill that seeks to establish a Green Public Procurement Program for all branches of the government. House Bill (HB) 1272 , otherwise known as “An Act Establishing A Green Public Procurement Program For All Branches Of...
As the country walks down the path to recovery, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has expressed his gratitude to the business sector for aiding the government in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, even calling the industry the "main driver to success." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
