The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Oct. 4, said that funds amounting to P15.3 billion has been disbursed for the benefits of healthcare workers amid the ongoing pandemic. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) “Sa kabuuan, tayo ay nakapamahagi na ng P15.3 billion para sa benepisyo ng mga...
The Commission on Election blinked first as it declared on Tuesday, Sept. 28 a decision to call an en banc session to approve congressional proposal to extend by another 30 days the period for registration of voters. Voters registration amid COVID-19 threat The announcement was made in the House of...
The report on the probe over the alleged “false positive” results of coronavirus tests conducted by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) in Subic is expected to come out next week, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / Manila Bulletin) Duque said that the...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) does not accept face shields that did not underwent scrutiny by the agency’s inspection team, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Monday, Sept. 27. “Hindi natin tinatanggap ang mga supplies nang hindi ini-inspect ng ating DOH...
Amid concerns on the implementation of limited face-to-face classes in low risk areas, education and health experts assured that the safety of stakeholders - particularly of students and teachers - will remain the utmost priority. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) During the virtual...
IN LOVING MEMORY Amiga and designer to Manila's well-dressed ladies Criselda Lontok On Wednesday morning, quiet as her voice, gentle as her manners, fashion designer and longtime Rustan’s treasure Criselda Lontok made a graceful exit and, though Manila was shocked by her passing, they were soon...
President Duterte has criticized Senator Richard Gordon for his apparent penchant for decorating ambulances of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) with images of his face. President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and Senator Richard Gordon (Photos from Malacañang/ MANILA BULLETIN) "Actually it's a cheap...
The Department of Health (DOH) played a major role in the procurement by government of allegedly overpriced face masks and face shields at the height of the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. DOH logo virus background Former Commission on Audit Chairperson Grace Pulido Tan pointed...
The swift delivery and distribution of personal protective equipment, face shields and face mask last year caused the significant reduction of COVID-19 deaths and ailments among the country’s medical frontliners, Health Secretary Francisco Duque has told the House of Representatives. Secretary...
President Duterte admitted the presence of "corruption" in his administration, but not on the level of his Cabinet officials. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a "Talk to the People" public briefing earlier this month (Malacañang photo) "Meron. Meron sa gobyerno (It exists in...
Not that she has the power to actually do so. But Angel Locsin said she is more than willing to axe the health secretary if she is president of the country. The matter came up in her recent interview with Boy Abunda. She said, “I think it’s really timely. Kailangan ng peace of mind ng mga...
President Duterte has continued to downplay the figures that the Department of Health (DOH) is recording in connection with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) scourge. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) In his taped "Talk to the People" public briefing on Friday night, Sept. 10, which...
