The Philippines is bent on completing its six smart city projects as part of its commitment to the 4th ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) annual virtual meeting last August 30, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Wednesday, Sept. 1. DILG Undersecretary for Local...
With the high coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) positivity rate in Metro Manila, the cash aid (ayuda) distribution for the localities that failed to meet the August 31 deadline has been extended to September 10, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año...
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., vaccine czar and chief implementer of the Naational Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19, disclosed Wednesday, Sept. 1, that he supports the administration of a third dose or "booster shot" of vaccine against the coronavirus disease to the most vulnerable sectors,...
The Manila Water Company Board of Directors has appointed J. V. Emmanuel A. De Dios as a member of the Board and as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer as the Razon Group solidifies its control over the utility. De Dios was formerly Undersecretary of the Department of Energy and...
Senators on Wednesday, September 1, expressed alarm over the possibility of a water shortage in Metro Manila for the next two years due to the continuing absence of an alternative water source for the capital. (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) During the hearing of the Senate Committee of Public...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 4 Office has vowed to manage and control the water hyacinths coming from the Laguna Lake as part of the agency's action plan to lessen the overwhelming number of the aquatic plants from the Manila Bay. DENR Regional Executive...
OCTA RESEARCH (GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) Independent research group OCTA sees the reproduction number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Metro Manila to fall below 1 in the next three weeks. Reproduction number refers to the rate of transmission of infection. It indicates how many people a single...
Barangay health centers in Manila are now ready to administer 1st dose vaccination to A1 to A5 Priority Groups starting Wednesday (Sept. 1). (Photo by Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and the Manila Health sector met on Tuesday (Aug. 31) to discuss the...
Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula on Tuesday, August 31, presided a Mass for his predecessor the late Jaime Cardinal Sin at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros. Jaime Cardinal Sin (Photo courtesy RCAM) Held at the crypt of the cathedral, the Mass was in celebration of Sin's 93rd birthday....
The hospital utilization rates in Metro Manila will likely remain high next month as the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is seen to rise further, the OCTA Research said. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) OCTA fellow Prof. Guido David said Monday, Aug. 30, that the number of occupied beds in...
The Manila City government celebrated National Heroes' Day on Monday, August 30, by breaking ground for the city's fifth housing project - the 20-storey Pedro Gil Residences. (Manila PIO photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and Vice Mayor Dr. Maria Sheilah...
BATANG MAYNILA Manila Mayor Isko Moreno As all of you probably know by now, I too, unfortunately got infected with COVID-19 despite all the necessary precautions I have been taking. We knew it was coming and I have learned to accept that it is part of what is commonly known as “occupational...
