The Department of Finance (DOF) bucked the proposal seeking to impose a “super-rich” tax on Filipino billionaires as its negative impacts outweigh any potential revenue gains for the government. In a letter to House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said...
A minor receives a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Lakeshore in Taguig City on Nov. 2, 2021. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) The Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday that senior citizens and select immunocompromised individuals can get their booster shots or third dose of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...
Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel has called for the Department of Energy (DOE) to assure the “seamless transfer” of Malampaya’s day-to-day gas business amid calls for a probe of Shell Petroleum B.V.’s $460 million operator switch to Udenna Corp. “We are counting on a smooth handover...
DOH The Philippines recorded an additional 2,227 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday, Nov. 21. From Nov. 11 to 20, the Philippines had recorded less than 2,000 cases. The last time that the country recorded over 2,000 cases was on Nov. 10 with...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado visited Davao City for the opening of the longest flyover in Tagum City in Davao del Norte and to check on various projects in the region. The ceremony saw the unveiling of the marker and drive-thru at the...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) held a symbolic blast on Friday, Nov. 19, to officially start the construction of a 2.3 kilometer road two-tube mountain tunnel in Davao City. The road tunnel is part of the 10.7 kilometers Contract Package I-1 of the Davao City Bypass Construction...
(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 7, 2021 a syringe is filled with a first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at a mobile vaccination clinic during a back to school event offering school supplies, Covid-19 vaccinations, face masks, and other resources for children and their families at...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. assured the public that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is focused on processing passport applications faster. (FILE PHOTO/JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA BULLETIN) Locsin made the statement as more people complain about their passport applications, with...
Some people in Divisoria, Manila are no longer wearing face shield on Nov. 8, 2021, the same day the City of Manila scrapped the face shield policy except in hospital and other medical facilities. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate) The Department of Health (DOH) said that it is possible that the...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 1,474 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Saturday, Nov. 20. The newly reported cases brought the country's COVID-19 tally since last year to 2,824,499. Active infections stood at 22,070 or only 0.8 percent of the overall case count. Of the active...
(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said fully vaccinated senior citizens and immunocompromised individuals can choose the brand of COVID-19 vaccines for their third shot-- once the program is open for their respective sectors. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) More than 6,000 healthcare workers nationwide have already received their coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster shots. "As of Nov. 18, naka 6,457 tayo sa...
