The Philippine Red Cross reminded the public on Thursday, March 3 to continue observing health protocols despite the drop in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Richard Gordon also reiterated...
The PSEi bounced back after investors started picking up bargains in the afternoon session. The main index rose 84.07 points or 1.15 percent to close at 7,388.09 as the Mining and Oil counter led the rally across the board. Volume also expanded to 1.82 billion shares worth P8.26 billion as gainers...
The Philippine Army (PA) will hold a month-long celebration for its 125th founding anniversary on March 22 with an array of activities. Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., Commanding General of the Philippine Army, leads the wreath-laying ceremony and inter-faith service at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in...
Now is the time for the government to focus its attention on the security threats in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) which impair the food needs and livelihood of Filipinos, Partido Reporma presidential candidate Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Thursday, March 3 said. Lacson, chairman of the Senate...
The prevalence of heart diseases in the Philippines rose by 28 percent during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, said Philippine Heart Association president Dr. Gilbert Vilela on Thursday, March 3. (Unsplash) “Tumaas ng 28 percent. Nakakagulat at nakakatakot. Ito ay nangyari during the...
Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, deputy commander of the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), visited the Philippine Army (PA) headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Tuesday, March 1, to tackle plans that will enhance military cooperation between both countries. Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane,...
Amid the declining number of COVID-19 cases, the Philippines and Israel discussed various bilateral initiatives in health cooperation such as ensuring the health and safety of Filipinos in the Middle Eastern country. Philippine Ambassador to Israel Macairog S. Alberto and Minister of Health Nitzan...
The local stock market fell on profit-taking as investors continue to be wary of developments overseas, particularly in Ukraine. The main index dropped 102.93 points or 1.39 percent to close at 7,391.68 as the Property sector led the retreat with only the Mining and Oil counter bucking the trend....
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino questioned the motive of Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (Patafa) after the latter filed a “statement of appeal” with the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) regarding its rift with world-class pole vaulter EJ...
The local stock market continued to regain lost ground as Alert Level 1 took effect in the National Capital Region. The main index rose 93.60 points or 1.28 percent to close at 7,404.61 as Holding Firms led the rally although the Industrial and Property sectors were in the red. Volume eased to 1...
While alert levels have eased, Philippine Airlines (PAL) kept its safety protocols in place. "The highest standards of safety continue to be observed on each flight," according to the flag carrier's statement issued March 1, 2022. "Our cabin crew frontliners continue to wear full PPEs throughout...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) recently deployed its "Hot Meals on Wheels" food trucks providing ready-to-eat meals as well as first aid stations for victims of the fire that broke out in Cavite. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC said that 464 individuals received meals and...
