The Civil Service Commission (CSC) said on Wednesday, Jan. 19 that it amended the interim guidelines on the use of leave credits for absences due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) quarantine and/or treatment. (CSC/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a statement, CSC said that under CSC Resolution No....
Malacañang said the government is considering having another run of the National Vaccination Days if it becomes apparent that the target of fully vaccinating 77 million adults before the May 2022 polls may not be reached. Vaccination in Taguig (Ali Vicoy) Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made...
After complying with the required health standards set by the government, the Department of Education Regional Office XII (DepEd RO XII) received its Safety Seal Certification this month. (Photo from DepEd) “This safety seal is proof that we are serious about making our people safe as they visit...
Taguig City’s total number of active coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases has dropped to less than 300 after breaching the 1,000 mark. According to data from the Taguig City Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit (CEDSU), as of Jan. 17, Taguig has 281 active COVID-19 cases including 286 new...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, Jan. 19, called on parents to “take advantage” of the abundant supply of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines and get their children vaccinated against the deadly disease. Vice President Leni Robredo oversees the swab cab...
Beat the blues The whole country is recuperating, as it is with most celebrities who have come out to remind others on the importance of going through quarantine and isolation. Bianca Gonzalez is not new to this as she posted in her Instagram account that she just finished isolation also. "It hit...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Jan. 19, welcomed the strong support and trust expressed by the Office of the President in the expansion of the limited face-to-face classes in basic education amid the pandemic. (PHOTO from DepEd) Issuing a statement, DepEd said that the high...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Tuesday, Jan. 18, said the city government will procure the antiviral drug Bexovid, the first generic version of Pfizer’s Paxlovid. Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a Facebook live, Domagoso said the Food...
“Hi Cips! Been wanting to be introduced to you all for two years now.” — COVID-19 This was the start of mom-of-two Chynna Ortaleza's Instagram post. The family got their RT-PCR results and they are all positive. "Everyone who knows us will attest to the defense that we put up against this...
(DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) Several highly urbanized cities (HUCs) outside the so-called National Capital Region (NCR) Plus--which is composed of Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and Bulacan--have shown "very high" coronavirus disease (COVID-19) growth rates from Jan. 12 to 18, the independent...
A Palace official is supporting the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) call for private sector employers to give appropriate paid isolation and quarantine leaves for coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-affected workers, but insists that it should be done voluntarily. (Shivendu Shukla/ Unsplash)...
The current surge in daily coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases has begun to affect the official duties of President Duterte. (Photos from Malacañang/ Unsplash) This was confirmed Tuesday, Jan. 18 by Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles after the President...
