The portrait of outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo hangs high in the lobby of the Quezon City Reception House (QCRH) along with photos of other ex-vice presidents, a sign that its embattled top official has left the office that witnessed her triumphs and tribulations as the opposition’s leader...
Apart from protecting the people against the severe form of Covid-19, booster jabs also play a crucial role in ending the pandemic, health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon said. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO)...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) insisted Wednesday, June 22, that it followed regular processes in utilizing its funds for disaster response and Covid-19 pandemic even as the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged them for their low budget utilization rate. Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad, Office of...
Malacañang believes that the government's efforts to improve the Filipino lives are working, based on the number of Filipinos that said their lives got better in just four months. In a statement, presidential spokesman Martin Andanar said the Palace notes "the latest Social Weather Stations...
To further boost its maritime capabilities, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is mulling to buy more 97-meter long multi role response vessels from Japan like the BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) and BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702). (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) Vice Adm. Eduardo...
Outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo has expressed her gratitude to Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss for the signing of agreements that will enhance the economic cooperation between the two nations. Vice President Leni Robredo shakes the hand of Israel Ambassador to the Philippines...
President Duterte’s late-night public briefing on Monday night, June 6, with Cabinet officials could be his last as his term will end on June 30. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his regular “Talk to the People” public briefing on Monday, June 6. (Screenshot from RTVM via Facebook) In his...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said there was no need for the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to send a response team to Sri Lanka amid an ongoing economic crisis there but stressed that the DFA is ready to respond to the needs of Filipinos abroad. Anti-government demonstrators...
The men and women of science supporting the Philippine pandemic response CLINICAL MATTERS On April 29, 2022, the Department of Health (DOH) held a recognition program for the DOH All Health Experts with the theme: “Looking Back, Marching Forward: DOH All Health Experts Convening from Covid-19 to...
Malacañang assured the public that the government is spending the country's borrowings efficiently as the country availed itself of more loans amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. File photo of residents maintaining social distancing as they wait for their turn to get the cash assistance or "ayuda"...
If reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros is given the power to fire someone from the government today, she will sack Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Photo courtesy of Hontiveros Office) Hontiveros said this when asked to name a government official she will fire if...
The Department of Health (DOH) said it is now investigating the alleged administration of second boosters to frontline healthcare workers and senior citizens during the first day of the rollout for immunocompromised individuals on Monday, April 25. Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine (AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN...
