Opposition Senator Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan on Monday November 1 pushed anew for the passage of a measure that would give tax perks to Filipino manufacturers of COVID-19 medical supplies, stressing this would ensure adequate supply that are not overpriced and create jobs. ‘’As much as...
The hopes of providing a “better” Christmas for the Filipinos inspired the national government to further improve the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program as it exceeded its expectations for the month of October. The COVID-19 vaccination of college students kick off at the Quezon...
DOH The Department of Health said there were 3,410 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across the country. These infections pushed the nationwide cumulative total to 2,787,276, of which, 45,233 remained as active cases or those who are still being treated. Of the active cases, 73.6 percent...
The Quezon City government has started the COVID-19 vaccine registration for minors without comorbidities on Saturday, Oct. 30.
 The city government said individuals may choose a schedule for their vaccination from November 3 to November 6. (QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL FACEBOOK...
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion urged the government's pandemic task force to downgrade the National Capital Region (NCR) to Alert Level 2 because the Philippines will "lose a lot" if this move will not happen. Shoppers flock along Ylaya in Divisoria Market on Oct. 17,...
The spokesperson of Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday, October 31, said the administration should not be critical of the Bloomberg COVID Resilience Ranking of the best and worst places to be amid the pandemic. (Vice Presidential spokesman Barry Gutierrez/Facebook) The Philippines remained at...
(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said it will closely monitor the developments of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination among children below 12 years old, as other countries have already approved the inoculation of children as young as five years old against the said...
Senator Sonny Angara on Sunday urged authorities and the general public not to be complacent despite the reported decline in the number of COVID-19 cases over the week, saying the minimum safety protocols should still be observed. “It is encouraging to see a steady decline in the number of people...
The fall in President Duterte's net satisfaction rating as shown in the latest SWS survey reflects the people’s continuing struggle in coping with the challenges of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Vice President Leni Robredo's camp said on Sunday, Oct. 31. Vice President Leni...
House Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero on Sunday, October 31, called for the full reopening of the National Capital Region (NCR) economy as target population vaccination moves close to 100 percent. The House leader and 1-PACMAN Party-list congressman urged the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management...
PICTURESQUE The Palacio de Memoria as seen from the restaurant, The Loggia My first visit to Palacio de Memoria was on a weekend back in June when it had one of its flea market events. Antiques and art were being sold along with fine food and premium alcohol. It was Manila’s version of Berlin’s...
RIZAL IN CANADA From left: Jun Martin, Consul General Zaldy Patron, Mayor Peter Brown, and associate minister Muhammad Yaseen came together to unveil the Dr. Jose Rizal Monument in Nose Creek Regional Park, Airdrie, Alberta. Standing behind them are two members of the Royal Canadian Mounted...
