DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,894 more cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across the Philippines on Friday, Nov. 12. The number of active infections in the country stood at 29,105 or one percent of the overall cumulative tally of cases which was at 2,813,115. Sixty-three...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed the decision of the local government of Aklan to waive the required COVID-19 test for fully-vaccinated tourists to enter Boracay Island starting Nov. 16. Boracay Island (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) This was announced by Aklan Governor Florencio...
(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated that the administration of booster shots or third dose of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines is still not allowed in the Philippines. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that if a person was able to receive an...
In this file photo Medical workers load syringes with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be administered by nurses at a vaccination site at Kedren Community Health Center, in South Central Los Angeles, California on February 16, 2021. (AFP/MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said it...
A new private sector-led global organization is exploring a possible country partnership with the Philippines to assist in hastening its transition to green and renewable energy (RE) sources, the Department of Finance (DOF) said. In a statement, the DOF said on Friday, Nov. 12, that Finance...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) Filipinos who are eligible to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are allowed to walk into the COVID-19 vaccination sites even without...
Manila has outlined its envisioned path towards a sustainable energy future during the Energy Transition Partnership event at the ongoing 26th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. In his presentation, Energy Undersecretary and Spokesperson Felix...
DOH Another 1,974 cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were confirmed in the past 24 hours, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday, Nov. 11 The newly confirmed cases pushed the country's running tally of cases to 2,811,248. Only 28,660 cases remain active nationwide, the DOH said....
The Philippines has formally committed to reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030, the Department of Finance (DOF) announced on Thursday, Nov. 11. In a statement, the DOF said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently transmitted President Duterte’s letter to the government of the...
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) reminded the public that individuals can...
The P41-billion combined feeding program budget of the Department of Education (DepED) and other government agencies should be spent buying Filipino farmers’ production as mandated in the Sagip Saka Act. During a virtual forum hosted by the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI),...
The Philippines' rich marine biodiversity will once again take the spotlight during this year's "Anilao Underwater Shootout" photography competition as part of efforts to sustain the country's position as among the leading dive destination in the world. 2021 Anilao Underwater Shootout (Photo from...
