Three public schools in Zambales will not push through with the implementation of face-to-face classes on Monday, Nov. 15, the Department of Education (DepEd) said. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN DepEd Assistant Secretary for Field Operations Malcolm Garma told the Manila Bulletin that some public schools...
On Monday, Nov. 15, selected schools in the Philippines reopen its doors to students in basic education after 20 months of closure due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Macatingog Integrated School (Photo from DepEd Region VIII Facebook page) This after the pilot implementation of...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday, Nov. 14, reported 1,926 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Active infections nationwide were at 28,102. Sixty-two percent of those who are still sick have mild symptoms, 16.94 percent were in moderate condition, 10.5 percent have severe symptoms,...
What qualities make a good president? These qualities may be academic, professional, and moral excellence, but for Vice President Leni Robredo it is beyond that. In a Facebook video, Vice President Leni Robredo reminds Filipinos to choose the right leaders in the 2022 elections. (Screenshot from...
In an effort to help Filipinos recover under the new normal, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has launched an advocacy “I Love Metro Manila (MM)” that hopes to uplift the spirits of Metro Manila residents and get back in life after the struggles the country experienced in...
(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 7, 2021 a syringe is filled with a first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at a mobile vaccination clinic during a back to school event offering school supplies, Covid-19 vaccinations, face masks, and other resources for children and their families at...
(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) At least 10 to 15 percent of Filipinos remain skeptical about getting vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega said that during the initial vaccination rollout last March,...
From Berlin to Seoul TEAM PHILIPPINES All smiles as the Ambassador engaged with Team Philippines at the Embassy, immediately after her presentation of credentials After a highly productive stint in Berlin, Ambassador Maria Theresa ‘Tess’ Dizon-de Vega is now the Philippines’ top envoy to...
Muntinlupa City’s active coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases have dropped below 100 in the last three days. Based on data from the Muntinlupa City Health Office (CHO), as of Nov. 13, the city’s active cases totaled 93, adding only seven new COVID-19 cases for the day, out of 27,519 confirmed...
By Isabel Lerma Reminiscent of pre-pandemic days, back when I was still attending physical classes on Taft Avenue, I remember blasting a rotation of three playlists to get me going every morning. Waking up at 6 a.m. was, and still is, quite a difficult task. My only saving grace, the perfect...
Water Talk Air, food, and water are the fundamentals needed to maintain life. Safe and readily available water in particular is essential for public health. Whether it is for drinking, domestic use, food production, or recreational purposes, improved water supply and sanitation, as well as proper...
BETTER DAYS Senator Sonny Angara In the past week, we sponsored the Senate Finance Committee’s version of the proposed national budget for 2022. Interpellations on the different agency budgets have since started and are expected to wrap up within the coming weeks. Notably, what we’re debating...
