Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, August 17 said she is not at all surprised at the criticisms hurled against DUMPER-PTD Partylist Rep. Claudine “Dendee” Bautista who held a “lavish” wedding ceremony at the five-star Balesin Island Resort in Polilio, Quezon amid the COVID-19 pandemic....
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a statement from the department bared Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 17. (Photo from DOLE Facebook page) However, Bello, 77, was said to be "asymphomatic and remains on top...
The first day of the Muntinlupa City government’s “Bakuna sa Gabi” Monday drew 601 people belonging to the A4 priority group, or essential workers. “Bakuna sa Gabi,” implemented by the Muntinlupa City COVID-19 Vaccination Program (MunCoVac) and City Health Office (CHO), was launched to...
(PIXABAY) The reproduction number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country continues to rise as it is already at 1.55, as of Monday, Aug. 16, OCTA Research said. "As of yesterday, nasa 1.55 na yung reproduction number sa buong bansa (the country's reproduction number is 1.55). Ibig sabihin...
Despite the emergence of scary mutations or variants, the head of a pro-science consumer advocacy group says it would take a while before so-called "booster" shots against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) become acceptable in the Philippines. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) According...
If only he had a choice, President Duterte said he would shun away from stricter quarantine measures being enforced by his administration amid the coronavirus pandemic. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his Talk to the People address on August 16, 2021. (Malacañang) In his Talk to the People...
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have distributed books and pairs of slippers for hundreds of children in Tawi-Tawi on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. (Photo courtesy of the PCG) A year into the pandemic, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to threaten the lives of people definitely...
(ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged the public anew to get vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) amid the threat of the highly transmissible variants. FDA Director General Eric Domingo made the call during President Duterte’s...
The average quantity of solid waste collected in the National Capital Region (NCR) has jumped by over 2,500 tons per day compared to the time when there was no coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo from EcoWaste Coalition) This was evident in the numbers provided by Department of...
Citing lack of evidence that shows that necklace air purifiers can prevent coronavirus transmission, an expert does not recommend the use of it as an added means of protection. Bus drivers and conductors from different bus companies plying Cebu Province operating in South Bus Terminal in Cebu City...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Tuesday, August 17, that a total of 15,687 private and public establishments in the country have been awarded a Safety Seal certification by the local government units after having complied with the minimum public health standards...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged on Tuesday, August 17, local government units (LGUs) to support the “Balik Eskwela 2021’’ program to ensure the efficient kick-off for the coming school year amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease-2019)...
