The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on Health Care (CBCP-ECHC) has urged the faithful to participate in the three-day vaccination drive next week. Photo from CBCP ECHC FB "With Pope Francis, we would also like to encourage our brothers and sisters to participate...
Government workers who will be absent for getting vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may be considered excused, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 24. Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18,...
The local government of Navotas City beat its own record when it posted its lowest COVID-19 active cases. As of November 23, the city logged only 14 active cases. "Wish granted. We've prayed and worked hard for our numbers to go down. This shows that all our efforts and sacrifices have born fruit,"...
A group of healthcare workers has called on the public to engage in active transport to help combat the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in time with the celebration of the National Bicycle Day. 08232020_BIKELANE_ROMERO-1024x683 "Active transport and open spaces are key to ending...
Photo from news.cgtn.com LONDON, United Kingdom -- Scientists have identified a "persistent" COVID variant in the United States which emerged after two different strains of the virus combined to share characteristics, The Independent newspaper has reported. After analyzing the genetic make-up of a...
A pedestrian wearing a face mask walks on the street in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 12, 2020. (Str/Xinhua) SAO PAULO, Brazil -- At least 58 cities in southeast Brazil's states of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais have decided to cancel Carnival 2022 celebrations for fear of COVID-19 outbreaks, local press...
LAGUNA – The provincial government has lifted the liquor ban as coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the province continue to decline. Executive Order No. 35, Series of 2021, signed by Gov. Ramil L. Hernandez on Monday (Nov. 22), allows the consumption of alcohol in commercial establishments now...
President Duterte has defended the right of restaurants to turn away unvaccinated customers, saying they are potential spreaders of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Speaking during the pre-taped "Talk to the People" public briefing late Tuesday night,...
Event though the Philippines continues to see a decline in the number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases every day, President Duterte on Tuesday, Nov. 23, asked Filipinos to continue observing health protocols, lest they want to be denied God’s mercy and compassion. President Rodrigo...
President Duterte said he is authorizing all local executives—mayors and governors—to “spend money” in order to feed vaccinees at the fast food joints that will be participating in the upcoming three-day national vaccination drive. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during his “Talk to the...
As long as they have complied with the guidelines on the reopening of in-person classes, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) said that universities and colleges may start holding limited face-to-face classes in all degree programs under the expanded phase by next month. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO /...
Amid fears of the partial resumption of limited face-to-face classes at a time of a pandemic, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Nov. 22, announced that there were no reported coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections among participating learners and personnel. First day of pilot...
