With the country still reeling from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the launching of “Kapatid Angat Lahat Program” today is timely as it comes at a time when the nation is in economic recovery mode after the lockdowns. Former presidential adviser on entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion, as...
DOH Another more than 3,000 new Covid-19 cases were confirmed in the past 24 hours, as shown in the latest data of the Department of Health (DOH). A total of 3,126 fresh coronavirus infections were recorded on Thursday, Aug. 25, based on the DOH Covid-19 tracker. The new cases brought the tally of...
There is more to Guimaras Island than its world-class carabao mangoes as Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 25, lauded the initiative of the island for introducing its bamboo industry as another investment opportunity that would help the province regain its losses due to the Covid-19...
ZAMBOANGA CITY- The City Health Office opened its mega isolation facility inside Zamboanga Ecozone in Brgy. Talisayan to accommodate more people infected with Covid-19. The P120-million Zamboanga mega isolation facility is re-opened to accommodate more Covid-19 patients after a surge in cases....
House Speaker Martin Romualdez asserted on Thursday, Aug. 25, that the proposed 2023 national budget would respond to the needs of Filipinos, especially in this time of the Covid-19 pandemic. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Photo from House of Representatives via Twitter) He said in a statement...
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has expressed support for the Quezon City government in strengthening its campaign against tuberculosis (TB) and Covid-19. Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, USAID Philippines Acting Mission Director Rebekah Eubanks, House Speaker...
A passenger (C) sits inside a tricycle covered with a reminder to wear a mask, part of the Covid-19 health protocols, in Manila on February 16, 2022. Ted ALJIBE / AFP The Department of Health (DOH) reported 3,580 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, Aug. 24. The new cases brought the number of active...
K-pop idol group Seventeen member Mingyu has recovered from Covid-19 in the US and has resumed his normal activities. “We would like to inform you that Seventeen member Mingyu’s quarantine has concluded as of August 24 (PT),” said Pledis Entertainment in a statement. Seventeen's Mingyu...
Colegio de San Lorenzo (CdSL), a family-owned private school in Quezon City, expressed hope that it will be the last private school that will cease its operations due to financial woes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. CdSL logo “This was not an easy decision, and we fought hard to the end...
A member of K-pop girl group TWICE has tested positive for Covid-19 as South Korea continues to experience a surge in cases due to the Omicron subvariant BA.5. “We are sad to inform you that TWICE member Jihyo has tested positive for COVID-19 antigen testing on August 24th,” JYP Entertainment,...
Despite the onslaught of tropical storm "Florita" on Tuesday, August 23, the Pasig City local government, the Department of Health (DOH), and officials of Rizal High School (RHS), launched the national government's "PinasLakas" vaccination initiative following the resumption of classes for school...
The Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), and the country’s local government units (LGUs) must work together to intensify the Covid-19 vaccination program in schools. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte made this...
