The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is promoting the use of the Food Safety Self-Assessment Tool (FFSAT) among the home-based and online food sellers to promote food safety in the country. (DOST-Calabarzon) The DOST-Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) held a virtual...
(Department of Health) Stay safe, have fun. As the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to linger, the Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to celebrate the holidays safely despite the decreasing number of infections daily. The DOH reminded Filipinos to not let their guards...
The number of establishments that have been compliant with the government's health and safety protocols increased this year, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Friday, Dec. 17. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) DOLE Assistant Secretary Ma. Teresita Cucueco said that compared to last...
Here’s how to check It’s the time of the year when we have an abundance of food in the kitchen. We prepare and stock more food to entertain family and friends, don’t we? With overloaded refrigerators, leftovers, and the amount of highly perishable ingredients we add to our delectable recipes,...
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) spearheads another batch of “Teen Smart” road safety workshops for senior high school students. Once more, this demonstrates Honda’s commitment to “Safety for Everyone” beyond products and services, but also in initiatives with local communities where...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has awarded several mining companies for their initiatives and achievements in environmental management and development, among other efforts, during the recent National Mine Safety and Environment Conference. In a statement, the DENR said...
Malacañang has reminded the public to always keep their safety first in mind when planning or participating in different activities during the holiday season, especially with the looming threats posed by a new coronavirus (COVID-19) variant. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (PCOO / MANILA...
More businesses are expected to reopen in the coming weeks with the downgrade to Alert Level 2 in the National Capital Region. However, some employers are still uncertain of correct return to workplace protocols. In a discussion with the American Chamber of Commerce, Andrew Candelet, general...
Anakalusugan Rep. Michael Defensor has warned of “a creeping surge in bicycle road accidents” including fatal ones due to the lack of safe mobility infrastructure in the country. “In Metro Manila alone, we saw a 48 percent jump in bicycle road crashes in 2020. The rate of increase in...
As the country is set to welcome foreign tourists back on its shores, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reminded that minimum health protocols should still be strictly observed while traveling. A traveler wearing a face mask is seen at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia,...
It typically takes a long process before fruits and vegetables reach the grocery store shelves. Crops are at a high risk of being exposed to dirt and bacteria when transferred from farms to markets and displayed publicly for sale. As a result, consumers have made it a habit to wash fruits and...
Non-compliant establishments defying health protocol guidelines will be closed and have their safety seals revoked, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya warned on Wednesday, Nov. 17. In a news briefing, Malaya admitted having personally observed...
