The National Geographic says it’s an absolute sweet spot The National Geographic has named Palawan, specifically El Nido, as one of the “world’s most romantic destinations.” If you’re among the lucky ones who has been to this getaway, you’ll understand why. A place of lush limestone...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena “Bing” V. Guanzon on Saturday, Feb. 5, said she will not vote for actor Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla who is running for senator. “Hindi...
The initial launch of the pediatric coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination for children aged five to 11 years old is scheduled on Feb. 7, 2022, said the National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa on Saturday, Feb. 5. (Ali Vicoy / Manila Bulletin...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The government is eyeing to vaccinate about 1,000 children aged five to 11-years-old during the pilot implementation of COVID-19 vaccination among the said age group...
A simulation of the limited face-to-face classes was held at the Navotas National High School (NNHS) on Friday, Feb. 4, in preparation for the eventual resumption of on-site classes in Metro Manila which is now under Alert Level 2. The Schools Division Office (SDO) of Navotas City conducted a pilot...
Babae Laban sa Korupsyon (BALAK) on Friday, Feb. 5, urged the Commission on Election (Comelec) First Division to release its decision on the disqualification cases against presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (NOEL PABALATE /...
Academicians from various Philippine universities and colleges partnered with civil society organization leaders to launch the Academe and Civil Society Coalition for Voters Education. (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) The Coalition aims to provide a broad platform for the presidential candidates...
Raffles conducted by candidates, whether done online, will no longer be allowed starting Feb. 8 when the campaign period officially starts. Comelec/MB This was the reminder of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James B. Jimenez to candidates who are still planning to continue their...
(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) The government will not shelve its plan of vaccinating children aged five to 11 years old against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as the vaccines that will be used for them are safe and effective, the Department of Health (DOH) and National Task Force (NTF) against...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be having an en banc meeting on Feb. 9 next week, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said on Thursday, Feb.3 Comelec/MB Jimenez said that this will essentially serve as an organizing meeting for this new commission en ban and the new list of committees....
A strong competition policy will help strengthen the Philippines’ foundation to achieve upper-middle income country status, and to sustain growth towards high-income country status in one generation, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua said. "By fostering a business-friendly...
No particular place in the country has been declared to be an area of concern in relation to the incoming 2022 National and Local Elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday, Feb. 3. (AFP FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Comelec spokesman James Jimenez made the statement...
