Given the focus on the deadly and infectious Covid-19, people may have forgotten about dengue; how it could be equally fatal since the disease-carrying mosquitoes might just be right around someone's backyard. THE Aedes Aegypti mosquito that transmits dengue. This was specifically pointed out by...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon commended the contribution of the Australian government to PRC's Covid-19 response operations. Outgoing Australian Ambassador Steven Robinson receives a certificate of appreciation from Philippine Red Cross Chairman...
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Administrator Vicente Malano, on Thursday, July 7, disclosed that two tropical cyclones may develop and enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) next week. (PIXABAY) July signals the peak of typhoon...
With the plan to fully implement in-person learning by November this year, a group of education workers urged the national government to double the School Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) to ensure a safe reopening of classes. (MANNY LLANES / MANILA BULLETIN) The Alliance of...
Alfamart Philippines, SM Retail’s first super minimart grocery chain, aims to expand its stores to a total of 1,400 by the end of 2022 as it actively looks for sites in terminals and residential communities. In a statement, the firm said that it hopes to open more Super Minimarts in communities...
PRESIDENT Bongbong Marcos (left) with Presidential Security Group chief Col. Ramon Zagala. (Ali Vicoy) CEBU CITY – President Ferdinand R. “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. personally leading the Department of Agriculture (DA) bodes well for the agency, a federation of pork producers said Thursday, July...
Climate change is not fair. It is unjust. Those who contribute the least to this problem suffer the most from its impacts. Case in point: young people whose contributions to climate change are almost negligible but are living through intense typhoons, extreme temperatures, and other climate...
Champion squads Blacklist International, RSG Philippines and Omega Esports got direct invitations for the Sibol national team qualifiers for the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang event in the 2022 International Esports Federation World Championship. Photo from Sibol The three teams were invited after they...
China has expressed its commitment to work with the new Philippine government under the administration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. "in all areas of comprehensive, strategic partnership" as it commended the new chief executive's "friendly policy" towards the Chinese government....
(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) A total of 15,176,466 million individuals have already availed their first booster shot against Covid-19, the Department of Health (DOH) said. The figure represents 19.43 percent of those who are eligible to receive the booster shot, the DOH said. The country's booster...
An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has lamented the filing of a bill that seeks to legalize divorce in the country. Fr. Jerome Secillano (Screenshot/Radio Veritas) Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP Public Affairs Committee executive secretary, said its unfortunate...
Nexplay Evos has decided to part ways with its gold laner Jhonwin “Hesa” Vergara after two seasons with the team, the esports organization announced on Wednesday, July 5. Photo from NXPE “You made a significant impact when you debuted in the league because of your admirable skills and clutch...
