The Manila city government will extend its free coronavirus disease (COVID-19) booster vaccination program for delivery riders until Friday, Jan. 7. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced the continuation of the booster deployment during a Facebook livestream on Thursday, Jan. 6....
The enactment of the law granting one percent preferential tax rate to private schools will bring the much needed assistance these institutions deserve as they continue to deliver quality education to Filipino learners, Senator Pia Cayetano said. Cayetano made the remark following reports of...
The total number of active coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Muntinlupa shot up to 732 on Jan. 6. Data from the Muntinlupa City Health Office (CHO) showed that on Jan. 6, Muntinlupa added 288 new cases to bring the total active cases to 732. A member of the Muntinlupa police conducting "Oplan...
By Khriscielle Yalao Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto announced on Thursday, Jan. 6, that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Sotto said he and his family contracted the disease and are all experiencing symptoms such as cough, fever, and body aches, according to a post on his official Facebook...
The Las Pinas City government said the unvaccinated individuals belonging to the pediatric population can get their jabs against COVID-19 from Jan. 10 to 12. Mayor Imelda Aguilar advised the parents of minors aged 12 to 17 to wait for the text message coming from the city government regarding the...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) announced Thursday, Jan. 6, that its maternity ward will be temporarily shut down amid the increasing number of coronavirus disease (COVID) patients. Philippine GeneraL Hospital (PGH Facebook page/MANILA BULLETIN FILE) PGH spokesperson Dr. Jonas Del Rosario...
The Caloocan City government on Thursday, Jan. 6, apologized and asked for its residents' understanding over long queues at vaccination, antigen and swab testing sites. The city conducted a mass vaccination for senior citizens as well as for other age groups and non-residents in all of its sites on...
(Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippines’ new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections soared to 17,220 on Thursday, Jan. 6, the Department of Health (DOH) reported. This new figure was the highest single-day tally since Sept. 27, 2021 with 18,449 cases at that time. Based on the...
The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) admissions at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has increased, its spokesperson said Thursday, Jan. 6. Philippine General Hospital (PGH Facebook page/ MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) PGH spokesperson Dr. Jonas Del Rosario said from 30 patients logged on...
It looked like presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo already knows how to deal with online bashers as she took time on Wednesday night, Jan. 5, to answer some who interrupted her Facebook live video with supporters. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) Robredo often goes live on Facebook...
By Khriscielle Yalao The city government of Navotas has announced the temporary closure of the Navotas Social Services One-Stop Shop (NavoServe) from Jan. 6 to 7 at the Navotas City Hall compound for the disinfection of its facilities. The announcement was made on Thursday, Jan. 6, through the...
The Paranaque City government has imposed curfew hours from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. for minors aged 18 years old and below starting Thursday, Jan.6, amid the surge in COVID-19 cases. Mayor Edwin Olivarez ordered the police and the barangay officials to conduct routine patrol all over the city and...
