The Sandiganbayan has granted the motion of a former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) official and his wife to withdraw their appeal in a P5.3-million forfeiture case, effectively accepting an earlier court ruling that declared the amount as unexplained wealth. In a resolution...
The Philippines is "more than prepared" to accept refugees from Ukraine should the ongoing armed conflict in Eastern Europe escalate further, Communication Secretary Martin Andanar said. Acting Presidential Spokesman and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar. (Malacañang photo) Andanar made the...
BATANG MAYNILA Be it vaccination or education, in Manila, it is never a requisite to present a voter’s ID. It is also never a “requirement” for one to present a Manila zip code just to be able to enroll in college of be accepted in any of the hospitals being run by the city government. In...
TOKYO, Japan -- Japan's health ministry and the Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday directed hospitals in the capital to secure beds and accept as many COVID-19 patients as possible amid pressure on the city's medical system in a recent resurgence of infections. Japanese Prime Minister...
Digital health certificates may be the key to restart air travel worldwide. Already, Singapore has become the first country to accept the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel pass, the umbrella group of airlines yesterday (April 6) announced. Starting next month, May 1, 2021,...