Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Monday, Feb. 7 that the majority of those who have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were unvaccinated. Hospital staff take out a body from an ambulance at a mortuary in New Delhi on May 24, 2021, as India passes more than 300,000 deaths from...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 6,835 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Monday, Feb. 7. A police officer checks the vaccination cards of passengers at a jeepney stop in Divisoria, Manila on Jan. 14, 2022 in line with the implementation of the Department of Transportation’s “No...
Nothing will prevent the country from de-escalating to the lowest alert level status if coronavirus disease (COVID-19) would continuously decrease, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Monday, Feb. 7. A police officer checks the vaccination cards of passengers at a jeepney stop in...
Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III has directed the government’s two main tax agencies to further fortify their respective systems against hacking and other cyber threats amid increasing number of scams perpetrated online against financial consumers. Dominguez said the Bureau of Internal...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) for the installation of the Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) The...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III clarified on Monday, Feb. 7 that parental consent cannot be replaced when it comes to vaccinating children ages five to 11. (Screenshot from PTV Facebook live / MANILA BULLETIN) He made the statement on the first day of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination...
The Department of Finance (DOF) said the recently approved amendments to retail trade liberalization law along with other economic loosening initiatives will support the continued recovery of trade and economic activity in the country. Finance Undersecretary Gil S. Beltran said the nearly a quarter...
DOH The Philippines posted 8,361 more coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Sunday, Feb. 6. This was the sixth day in a row that the country has recorded below 10,000 cases since it experienced a surge in infections last Januarywhich was driven by the Omicron coronavirus variant. Based on the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it has completed a total of 1,273 infrastructure projects in Ilocos Region last year. DPWH Sec. Roger G. Mercado said a total of 279 other projects for the Ilocos Region is set to be completed this year. “We will continue to keep up with all...
The Paris-based International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named a minor planet in honor of Filipino neurosurgeon and amateur astronomer Dr. Jose Francisco A. "Jett" Aguilar. Dr. Jose Francisco A. "Jett" Aguilar (DOST handout) According to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), "7431...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The Philippines is ready to start its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination drive for its younger population aged five to 11 starting on Monday, Feb. 7. The...
‘When Is Now?’ is a platform of stories, poems, photography, and other art forms that aim to spread awareness on climate crisis and demand climate justice Young Climate Reality Leaders shared their experiences in engaging with various communities and critical decision-makers as part of climate...