Senator Robinhood Padilla pressed on Friday, July 29 for the congressional passage of his Senate Bill (SB) 236 which seeks to reinstate the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) in schools. ‘’A disciplined and organized approach would be a great help in responding to disasters like...
The Department of National Defense (DND) expressed confidence Friday, July 22, that the capability of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to respond to calamities will not be affected by the transfer of additional task to lead the Covid-19 pandemic response....
CEBU CITY – The Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO) conducted a simulation exercise to test the skills of an emergency response team in an upscale mall at IT Park in Barangay Lahug here Thursday, July 21. The ERT had to contend with a fire that broke out in the mall resulting into a commotion. The ERT...
To help transform national systems, strengthen capacity, and empower children to reduce the number of school days that learners lose due to the impact of hazardous events, the Department of Education (DepEd) launched the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Information System (DRRMIS). DepEd /...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. admitted during his inaugural address Thursday, June 30 that there were "shortcomings" in the Duterte administration's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Contributed photo) However, the newly-installed leader only...
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...
