As part of its role to conduct genomic biosurveillance, the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) said that it will check samples from early November with the threat of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Photo from the Philippine Genome Center website / MANILA BULLETIN) "So far we...
Given the looming presence of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant Omicron, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III emphasized on Monday, Nov. 29 the added layer of protection that face shields will provide for the public. Some people in Divisoria, Manila are no longer wearing face shield on...
President Duterte has left it to the government's pandemic task force to decide whether or not to make the use of face shields mandatory again as a precautionary measure against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) File photo of President Duterte wearing a face shield....
Though she is one of the initial authors of the proposed Coconut Levy Fund law when she was still a member of the 16th Congress, presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo said she has objections to the new version signed by President Duterte into law earlier this year. Presidential aspirant...
A handful of participants during the launch of the "Bayanihan, Bakunahan" national vaccination drive were lucky enough to get free milk tea from President Duterte. (Screenshot from Facebook live) The Chief Executive spent roughly an hour at a mall in Masinag, Antipolo City Monday afternoon, Nov....
President Duterte expressed confidence that the Philippines will be able to overcome the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and come out as a stronger nation despite the threat of the new highly mutated Omicron variant. President Duterte kicks off 'Bayanihan Bakunahan" in Antipolo City, Rizal on...
Vice President Leni Robredo and various labor leaders backing her presidential bid came up with a "vision" and a covenant in pursuing several labor agendas in the country once the opposition leader wins the election in May 2022. (Screengrab from Robredo People's Council Facebook page) Robredo and...
Allegedly ignored in the House of Representatives, the Catholic church and other religious groups seeking the rejection of bills legalizing E-sabong and other forms of internet gambling may find solace from the Senate leadership. Lacson-Sotto tandem This was gathered after Senate President Vicente...
The Philippines has encouraged Japanese businessmen to keep the country as a "top-of-mind" investment destination during a recent virtual economic briefing with Japanese companies. (Photo courtesy of the DFA) Philippine Ambassador to Japan Jose C. Laurel V urged the foreign firms in the briefing...
The Duterte administration's "Build, Build, Build" projects serve as an essential key as the country’s economy tries to bounce back from the challenges brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This was emphasized by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Acting Secretary Roger G....
Social Security System (SSS) pensioners will receive their Christmas cash gifts early next month. Aurora C. Ignacio, SSS president and chief executive officer, said the pension fund has coordinated with its partner banks to credit the pensions within the first week of December. The SSS wants to...
President Duterte said Asia and Europe must work together for inclusive socioeconomic recovery based on the principles of justice, fairness, and equality to address the challenges posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. President Duterte joins other leaders from Asian and European countries...
