President Duterte highlighted in his speech before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) the Philippines' "longstanding humanitarian tradition" in the government's decision to welcome refugees coming from Afghanistan. OPEN DOOR--President Rodrigo Duterte reports the Philippines' acceptance of...
Vials of COVID-19 vaccines. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) An infectious disease expert on Tuesday, Sept. 21, reiterated that all coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines approved in the Philippines are effective against the severe form of the viral illness. “Ang ating approved...
At least P19 million worth of promotional materials for safe local travel were distributed by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its marketing arm, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), to boost the industry's recovery. Tourists and locals enjoy the white-sand beach of Boracay Island as travel...
Cebu Pacific (CEB) today ( August 30, 2021) announced that 95 percent of its flying pilots and cabin crew are vaccinated, and the airline is on track to complete its employee inoculation by October this year. DSCN0888 On August 26, CEB administered the second dose of COVID-19 vaccines for some...
A Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) insisted on Thursday, Aug. 26, that the Stay Safe app has enhanced the country’s contact tracing efforts amid the surge of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This was in reaction to the comment of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary...
Believing that distance learning poses more disadvantages than advantages, over 124 organizations called on the government to ensure quality and accessible education by allowing the safe reopening of schools that would pave the way for face-to-face classes. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “There...
Manila ranked 51st in the Safe Cities Index 2021 list of The Economist Intelligence Unit. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The annual report measures the urban safety of 60 major cities worldwide based on five categories: personal, health, infrastructure, digital, and environmental security. Manila...
The Philippines is prepared to provide refuge to people fleeing the conflict in Afganistan following the collapse of its government. Afghan families walk by the aircrafts at the Kabul airport in Kabul on August 16, 2021, after a stunningly swift end to Afghanistan’s 20-year war, as thousands of...
The Taguig City government has prohibited outdoor exercise under the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in compliance with the decision of Metro Manila mayors. On Aug. 9, the Metro Manila Council (MMC), composed of mayors in the National Capital Region (NCR) including Taguig Mayor Lino Cayetano,...
The planned coronavirus vaccine passports may get the country safely moving again. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles delivers remarks during a pre-SONA forum on July 23, 2021 (Karlo Nograles/Facebook) The government has started to develop the "vaccine passport," a document showing proof of...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Thirteen hospitals in Metro Manila have already reached 100 percent utilization of their bed capacity dedicated for patients afflicted with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), based on the data of the Department of Health (DOH). As of August 6, the hospitals that hit full...
Are we there yet? SAFE TRAVELS Aside from the suitcase, the face mask is now a travel essential As an archipelago, the Philippines has always been a premier tourist destination. Its pristine beaches, lush greenery, and beautiful sceneries are dream destinations for many, earning various citations...
