A health expert stressed on Friday, April 1, the importance of vaccinating children with cancer against Covid-19, reiterating the protection offered by vaccines to immunocompromised kids. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) In a virtual forum hosted by the University of the Philippines (UP), Dr. Patricia...
The PSEi declined at the end of a volatile week due to renewed concerns over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its conflict with the West. The main index dropped 50.59 points or 0.70 percent to close at 7,152.88 as the Holding Firms counter led the retreat of all sectors. Volume weakened to 15.2...
In a male-dominated organization like the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), female soldiers are rarely given the spotlight for their achievements. But this does not mean that it’s because there are only a few of them worth mentioning. Take a look for example at First Lt. Jul Laiza Mae...
CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela -- The 5th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army will push through the dismantling of the remaining two regional committees of the communists terrorist groups (CTGs) to attain 100% peace and inclusive progress. Major Gen. Laurence E. Mina, Commander...
The local stock market continued to gain as share prices were buoyed by quarter-end window dressing. The main index rose 36.45 points or 0.51 percent to close at 7,203.47 with Holding Firms leading the advance. Volume improved to 1.49 billion shares worth P7.81 billion as gainers outnumbered losers...
CLAVERIA, Cagayan – Donning full military battle gears and equipped with high-powered firearms, Filipino and American marine troopers swooped down on a beach here aboard amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) and military helicopters as part of an amphibious landing exercise on Thursday, March 31....
75258 PCG taking delivery of P7-B multi-response vessels By EMMIE V. ABADILLA The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) recently took delivery of the first of two P7 billion worth, 97-meter, multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) to modernize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) fleet. The BRP Teresa...
As Chinese vessels continue to be monitored in Philippine waters, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said that President Duterte would continue to fight for the rights of the country in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to the final day of his term. “Alam niyo si Pangulo, 'yung independent foreign...
The Philippine Consulate General in New York has strongly condemned the recent attacks against two Filipinos, including a senior, in New York as it urged authorities to keep the city's streets safe again. (Pixabay) Two Filipinos—a 73-year-old and 53-year-old—were at the receiving end...
The local stock market rose on encouraging news on peace talks between Russia and Ukraine which led to a decline in oil prices. The main index added 51.93 points or 0.73 percent to close at 7,167.02 as the Services sector led the advance of all sub indices. Volume improved but was still low at 719...
President Duterte said he would not be surprised if some police officers were involved in the disappearance of several sabungeros, adding that scalawags in the service cannot be avoided. President Rodrigo Duterte (Presidential Photo) "I'm not surprised. I'm sure you are not also, kasi minsan may...
(Ali Vicoy / Manila Bulletin File Photo) People with diabetes should get vaccinated against Covid-19 as they are at risk of developing severe disease and complications, an official of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM) said. “Nakita po natin ang mga taong...
