Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the province of Bulacan continue to decline and the Provincial Health Office (PHO) has administered 1,401,593 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Bulakenyos, Governor Daniel R. Fernando said on Monday, Oct. 4. Governor Daniel R. Fernando urges Bulakenyos to get...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque claimed on Monday, October 4 that the Philippines is the "envy" of other poor countries when it comes to its vaccination rate against the dreaded coronavirus disease (COVID-19). THEY'RE ENVIOUS--Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque hammers home his point...
The House Committee on Good Government held on Monday, Oct. 4 its last hearing on the motu propio inquiry into allegations of overpricing of medical supplies procured by government amid allegations that it has been bias in favor of state agencies and the embattled supplier, Pharmally...
As the country continues to grapple with COVID-19 and its more contagious Delta variant, the Makati City local government continues to ramp up its efforts in protecting its residents against the dreaded virus. (Photo from Makati PIO) According to the local government unit (LGU), the city has...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, Oct. 4 commended the Department of Health (DOH) for suspending its transactions with Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation following the testimony of a company official who admitted to tampering the manufacturing dates of face shields procured from the firm. The...
(OCTA RESEARCH) After weeks of declining number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, Metro Manila is now down to "moderate" risk classification, according to independent research group OCTA. In its latest report released on Monday, Oct. 4, OCTA noted that the seven-day average of new...
A residential compound in Antipolo, Rizal where the wake for a COVID-19 victim was held has been placed under 14-day granular lockdown starting Sunday, Oct. 3. (Photo from Jun-Andeng Ynares' Facebook) According to Antipolo City spokesperson Jun Ynares, a compound in Sitio Pasong Palanas in Barangay...
The recurring gas restriction dilemma of the Malampaya field significantly accounted for the higher electric bills paid for by the customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) this year. Meralco said that of the aggregate P1.04 per kilowatt hour (kWh) rate hikes implemented in series this year, about...
(DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) Independent research group OCTA on Sunday, Oct. 3, said Bacolod City, including several other areas in Negros Occidental, are facing a new surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, likely driven by the more contagious Delta variant. “The seven-day average in new...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) posted on Sunday 13,273 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) nationwide. These brought the total number of confirmed cases in the Philippines since last year to 2,593,399. Also, 112 more people died due to COVID-19, pushing the country's death toll to...
The Quezon City government assured it will continue to support the distance learning needs of public school teachers and students in the city. The city government said it will provide school supplies to elementary, highschool, and students with special needs (SPED) for the school year 2021-2022....
Personnel of the Bureau of Customs at the Port of NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) seized some P29 million worth of imported medicine which is believed to be helpful in treating the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). photo: BOC-NAIA Based on the report, the six shipments containing 146,640...
