The threat of the new Omicron variant has been taken into account in the government's potential declaration of areas in the country under alert level 1--the most lenient classification under the Alert Level System (ALS) for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced the reimplementation of the number coding scheme in the National Capital Region (NCR) within this week. This came after the majority of the Metro mayors already signed a resolution bringing back the coding scheme, which will be...
(FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) A solo bettor from Manila bagged the P16-million jackpot for Lotto 6/42, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday, Nov. 26, announced. In an advisory, PCSO said the bettor guessed the winning combination 38 - 41 - 21 - 28 - 02 - 13 for Lotto 6/42...
Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike” Ponce III has issued guidelines on who can play and watch basketball and other contact sports in the municipality. Ponce issued Executive Order No. 34, adopting Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Resolution 21-28, which he signed, providing guidelines in...
As it prepares for the expansion phase of the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) risk assessment is a very crucial factor especially for schools located in the National Capital Region (NCR). (RIO...
(DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) The seven-day average of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Metro Manila had decreased to below 300 cases over the past week, which according to OCTA Research Group was last recorded in January 2021. In an update via Twitter on Tuesday, Nov. 23, OCTA research...
​Metro Manila mayors will meet over the weekend to discuss the resumption of the number coding scheme in the National Capital Region (NCR). Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said Tuesday, Nov. 23, that a modified number coding scheme will be released by...
The Pateros municipal government said it will start administering booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine to fully vaccinated senior citizens (A2 priority group) and persons with comorbidities (A3). It said the scheduling will be based on the date of the vaccine recipient's second dose. Based on the...
For face-to-face learning to resume in urban areas particularly in schools located at the National Capital Region (NCR), there should be a high coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination rate for parents, teachers, and students alike. A parent holds her daughter as she receives her first dose of...
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) will have the final decision on the resumption of the number coding scheme as heavy volume of vehicles is expected in the capital region ahead of the holiday season. A photo of busy EDSA thoroughfare packed with vehicles and people crossing the overpass days after...
The cast of 'Nelia' The cast of the upcoming film "Nelia" impressed the Korean community with their performance at a gathering in Manila-Korea Town, at Remedios Circle, Malate, Manila last Nov. 19. It was attended by various leaders of the Korean community in Manila, including Consul General Kyu Hu...
Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said he'd rather leave it up to the Metro Manila mayors whether or not they would allow unvaccinated minors to enter local shopping malls amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Presidential Adviser for...
