Oceania Cruises resumes sailing, with Marina now cruising around Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Greek Isles INITIATE SEAFARE Ribbon cutting of the Marina On Aug. 29, Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading cruise line focused on culinary and destination, welcomed guests across the...
Just in time for surfing season Text and images Mark Anthony Barquin Togonon RIDE THE WAVE It's rare to see a tourist destination reopen these days. So, should you go for a trip or not? If you do decide to travel, never forget to follow safety protocols and practice utmost care (Cover design by...
The officials of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) came to the defense of Senator Richard Gordon following President Duterte’s accusations against the lawmaker. Philippine Red Cross Gordon stands as the chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the humanitarian organization which has been one of...
The surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases has prompted the Muntinlupa City government to place another community under granular lockdown. Mayor Jaime Fresnedi ordered the imposition of a 15-day Extreme Localized Community Quarantine (ELCQ) at Number 1405 Jaysonville II Subdivision in Brgy....
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has praised the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) issuance of an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Moderna vaccines for children aged 12 to 17. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri (Albert Calvelo/Senate PRIB) "I want to thank FDA Chief...
(From left) N.Flying’s Seo Dong-sung, Yoo Hwe-seung and Lee Seung-Hyub (Instagram) Three of the five members of Korean rap rock band and idol group N.Flying tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). FNC Entertainment, the band’s agency, announced on Sept. 3 that “our artist...
The hundreds of billions of pesos spent by government for massive procurement of COVID-19 vaccines will not escape the prying eyes of auditors of the Commission on Audit (COA) notwithstanding the non-disclosure provisions of contracts that cover the purchases. Audit cartoons COA Chairman Michael...
(JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) If the current trends continue, the number of daily coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Metro Manila may not surpass 6,000 to 7,000 cases by the end of September, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said Friday, Sept. 3. "The highest number reported...
DOH/MB The Philippines reported 20,310 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Friday, Sept. 3-the second highest one-day jump in cases. The biggest single-day tally was last Aug. 30with 22,366 infections. The country’s cumulative case count increased to 2,040,568, of which, 158,994 cases are...
Don't investigate ongoing programs of government agencies. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) President Duterte sent this message to senators during his public address Thursday, Sept. 2, even as he called out the legislators for their habit of "interfering" with the executive branch's...
(MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) said that its projection of 40,000 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases daily in Metro Manila by the end of September can still change. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that their projection is based on the characteristics...
(UNSPLASH) Philippine Genome Center (PGC) Executive Director Dr. Cynthia Saloma on Friday, Sept. 3, advised the public not to be alarmed over the emergence of a number of coronavirus variants. "From the scientific perspective and epidemiology, importante itong mga variants na ito kasi nata-track...
