Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III approved the donation by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) of unmarked diesel fuel seized last September and forfeited in favor of the government. The BOC and PCG have already signed a memorandum of agreement on the turnover of...
A public health expert expressed his concern over Philippine areas with low coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination rate and weak healthcare system amid the ongoing surge of infections. (Mark Felix/ AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN) “The positivity rate is 43 percent today, then the cases soared from...
The shear line or the convergence of warm and cold winds continues to affect the eastern section of southern Luzon, while the northeast monsoon, locally called “amihan”, may bring generally fair weather with chances of isolated rains in the rest of Luzon, said the Philippine Atmospheric,...
Members of the Social Security System (SSS) who contracted COVID-19 and were isolated at home are also eligible for sickness benefits, the pension fund said. In a statement, SSS clarified on Thursday, Jan. 20. that COVID-infected workers in home confinement are already covered under its Sickness...
As the biggest property management company in the Philippines, Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC) needed to transform its operations to digital to provide an overall better experience for staff and customers. With an unparalleled and award-winning 45-year history of establishing safety,...
Senate Finance Committee chief Senator Sonny Angara on Tuesday gave assurance that the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2022 contains the much-needed funding support for state-run hospitals and the strengthening of the country’s public healthcare system. Angara pointed out that the country’s...
No weather disturbance is expected to develop and affect the Philippines in the next two to three days, but various weather systems may affect the country and bring isolated rains and thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is now granting an emergency loan to members and pensioners in six regions in the country affected by Typhoon "Odette." (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) "I know our members and retirers need financial assistance, so we immediately opened an...
Malacañang explained that despite the rising number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, Metro Manila will be staying under Alert Level 3 until the end of the month because the region did not meet the required bed utilization rate. File Photo by Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin Cabinet Secretary Karlo...
State-owned Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is granting emergency loan to members and pensioners in six regions in the country that bore the brunt of Typhoon Odette. In a statement, Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, GSIS president and general manager said Friday, Jan. 14, that active members...
As the country continues to face a surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, the government's pandemic task force has decided to keep the National Capital Region (NCR) under Alert Level 3 until the end of the month. File Photo by Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made...
The alliance of aspiring president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and vice presidential candidate Sara Duterte-Carpio will prioritize the modernization of the ferry transportation system along the Pasig River if they win in the upcoming elections. Marcos Jr. said Thursday, Jan. 13 they will look...
