The number of new Covid-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) went up by seven percent last week, independent research group OCTA reported on Sunday, May 1. (OCTA RESEARCH) OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David said the new Covid-19 cases in NCR rose from 79 (April 17 to 23) to 85 (April 24 to 30.)...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- New Zealand reported its first case of Omicron BA.4 variant at the border amid 12,699 community cases during the weekend, said the Ministry of Health on Sunday. A person who has traveled from overseas to New Zealand has been confirmed as having the BA.4 variant of...
The chairperson of the House Committee on Health has thanked President Duterte for enacting the "Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances for Healthcare Workers Act", which she deemed vital to the welfare of healthcare workers. (Ali Vicoy/ MANILA BULLETIN) A statement from the office of...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPE-VINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL Don’t look now, but there’s just eight more days before our election day descends upon us - one day after Mother’s Day. And no, I’m not trying to imply there’s any connection, just mentioning the sequence of events. And while I may be in...
The measures regulating the use of electric and vintage vehicles in the country have lapsed into law without the signature of President Duterte, copies of the new laws showed. Measures regulating the use of electric and vintage vehicles lapse into law with the signature of President Duterte on...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will let the Department of Justice (DOJ) take the lead in investigating the case of self-confesses drug trader Kerwin Espinosa after he took back all the accusations he made linking detained Senator Leila de Lima to alleged illegal drug activities inside the New...
President Duterte has signed into law the Excellence in Teacher Education Act which seeks to strengthen teacher education in the Philippines by revamping the Teacher Education Council (TEC) and establishing a scholarship program for aspiring teachers. (JOHN JEROME GANZON / MANILA BULLETIN FILE...
President Duterte has signed into law the measure, which grants the mandatory continuing benefits to public and private healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic and other public health emergencies of a national scale. (JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA BULLETIN) Duterte signed Republic Act (RA) No....
Workers operate excavators amidst burning garbage after a fire broke out at the Bhalaswa landfill in New Delhi on April 28, 2022. Prakash SINGH / AFP NEW DELHI, India -- Millions sweltered in a dangerous early summer heatwave Thursday across India and Pakistan that has led to power and water...
UniTeam presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos doesn't favor the imposition of new taxes on Filipinos, saying it's not timely and would only further burden the pandemic-weary people. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) “Depends on what sectors and in what area...
Starting next Monday, May 2, all flights departing and arriving at Clark will be at the new terminal building, the Clark International Airport (CRK) announced Wednesday, April 27. The CRK New Terminal is capable of handling 8 million passengers annually and allows airport users to move with ease....
These places are just dream destinations, at least for now Japan has a beautiful new website launched just last month, March 2022, that trains the spotlight on the country’s rich heritage, beckoning readers to witness the best of “cultural” Japan. The interactive, glossy site takes readers on...
