Demonstrating safe and responsible land travel Now in its second year, Nissan in the Philippines and the Department of Tourism (DOT) restore hope and optimism in the tourism industry with the renewal of their partnership for Safe Trips campaign. The campaign promotes safe and responsible travel to...
The Philippines is now gearing up to welcome foreign tourists back to its famous destinations in the "new normal" as travel restrictions in the country continue to ease, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Friday, Nov. 19. Boracay (Photo by RJ Baculo/Unsplash) DOT Secretary Bernadette...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public that the administration of COVID-19 vaccine booster doses is not yet open for the general population. “ would...
More than 800 workers in the economic zone of Sta. Rosa, Laguna have been inoculated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in a bid to push for the country's employment recovery amid the pandemic. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III...
DOH More than 1,000 people have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday, Nov. 18. The DOH said that the country logged 1,297 new cases of the viral disease, pushing the country's running tally to 2,821,753. Of the overall tally, 23,158...
Senator Richard Gordon said on Thursday, Nov. 18, the President should lead in protecting the country's troops after the Ayungin Shoal incident involving members of the Chinese Coast Guard. President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Richard Gordon (Photos from Malacañang/ MANILA BULLETIN) "As...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) have launched a one-stop shop hub in Bohol-Panglao International Airport to assist returning overseas Filipino workers and arriving international travelers. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Overseas...
A shared outrage with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. was expressed by Senator Risa Hontiveros to the actions made by the Chinese Coast Guard vessels who blocked and water cannoned Philippine boats that were on their way to supply food for military personnel....
Senator Win Gatchalian is looking to have a more harmonized and coordinated education ecosystem in the country as he is set to file the substitute bill on the proposed Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), he said on Thursday, Nov. 17. Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Sherwin...
Poultry raisers threaten to cut down production By Madelaine B. Miraflor A group of local poultry raisers has threatened to cut down their production if the government will not act on the crisis they are currently experiencing brought about by low demand, high production cost, and high levels of...
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine Health experts said that individuals who are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot should follow the guidelines set by the Department of Health (DOH). Members of the DOH’s Technical Advisory Group said that fully vaccinated medical frontliners should only...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,190 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The case bulletin showed that the active infections nationwide stood at 23,846. Fifty-eight percent of those who are still sick have mild symptoms, 5.2 percent are asymptomatic, five...
