Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Tuesday, Jan. 4 is under quarantine after he was exposed to his staff who was positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Health Secretary Francisco Duque III / RTVM screenshot "I am in quarantine since I got exposed to my staff who tested positive...
Averaging only more than 300 cases per day in the previous week, the country's average daily reported cases of COVID-19 has soared to more than 3,000 this week, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday night, Jan. 4. Shoppers flock to bargain stores along Ilaya Street in Divisoria, Binondo,...
Firecracker-related injuries have decreased further during the recent Christmas and New Year's Day revelries, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. People watch fireworks display that light up the night sky over Quezon Memorial Circle on New Year's celebration, Jan....
Independent research group OCTA said that new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country may swell to 4,000 on Saturday, Jan. 1. People watch fireworks display that light up the night sky over Quezon Memorial Circle on New Year's celebration, Jan. 1, 2022. Unlike last year where the city's...
The Manila City mayor presents history with the rap artists Smugglaz and Bassilyo A man of humble beginnings who dreamed big, that’s the image Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has presented during his early bid as Manila City mayor. Now, he continues to showcase that with his 2022...
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday, Dec. 27, that approximately 141 health facilities were damaged by typhoon Odette. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III / RTVM screenshot During the President's pre-recorded public address, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III reported damages in Region...
Despite the low number of new daily coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country, President Duterte on Tuesday, Dec. 21, admitted to being anxious about the possibility of the Omicron variant causing yet another surge in infections. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during his “Talk to the...
President Duterte tried to uplift the spirit of typhoon-weary Boholanos on Sunday, Dec. 19, by promising to give due honor to revolutionary Francisco Dagohoy--one of the province's most revered sons. Francisco Dagohoy bust at Rizal Park in Manila (Photo from Wikipedia) Duterte vowed to do so by...
Reports about the infighting between Foreign Affairs chief Teodoro Locsin Jr. and Health Secretary Francisco Duque III have reached the Office of the President (OP), a Palace official confirmed on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (PNA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In his virtual...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. hit back at Health Secretary Francisco Duque III Monday, Dec. 13, telling him to not ever question his motives over the missed out 50-million syringes offer from the United States (US). Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (File...
From vaccines now to syringes. No ball was dropped according to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, as he expressed dismay anew on Monday, Dec. 13, over the recent "dropped the ball" remark made by Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (Malacañang...
Seven unlocated travelers who arrived in the country from South Africa, where the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant Omicron was first detected may be charged after providing false contact information, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Health Secretary Francisco Duque...
