MARIA ROSARIO VERGEIRE The Department of Health (DOH) reminded those who recovered from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to stay vigilant and strictly adhere to the health protocols as they can still catch the virus again. “Kailangan matandaan ng ating mga kababayan, lalong-lalo na yung mga...
Popular tourist destination Palawan was once again recognized globally following its inclusion in the best islands in Asia and in the world as listed by prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine. (Photo by Cris Tagupa on Unsplash) Palawan was named among " The Top 5 Islands in the Asia " and was ranked...
EU hints resumption of trade negotiations with PH The EU said it is currently assessing the possible resumption of bilateral trade negotiations with the Philippines as the 27-European country union steps up its strategic engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. European Union (EU) In its Joint...
Philippine Ambassador to China Jose Santiago "Chito" Sta. Romana has encouraged Chinese enterprises to continue looking at business opportunities in the Philippines in an attempt to further strengthen the collaborative ties between the two neighboring countries. Philippine Ambassador to China Jose...
It was a year ago when I started this weekly column promoting consumer advocacy . My maiden column written on September 19,2020 was titled Knowing your Consumer Rights .I wrote that an informed consumer who feels aggrieved in a business transaction should know ...
(FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) is urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to look for ways on how coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients will be able to vote in the upcoming national and local elections next year. “Sana po (We hope) Comelec will have an alternative way of...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) detected 20,336 more people who were infected with coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Based on Friday's case bulletin, the total number of confirmed cases in the country is now at 2,324,475, of which, 8.1 percent or 188,108 are active infections. Of those who are...
(Jansen Romero/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) The Department of Health (DOH) said that positive results from rapid antigen tests are not yet included in the daily tally of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. “Pinag-aaralan pa ito ng mas maayos. Soon, sana maayos na at madagdag na sa counts natin...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched its latest campaign that aims to strengthen the Philippines' position as a popular tourist destination in the global market once international leisure travel resumes. View from the peak of the well-known Mt. Apo in Davao. (Photo courtesy of Aya Lowe for...
Vials of COVID-19 vaccines. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said it is still collecting additional evidence before recommending the use of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to ensure the safety of the public. “Sa ngayon wala pa tayong nakakalap pa na...
Ivermectin (MB/FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public that antiparasitic drug Ivermectin is still not recommended as a possible treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID). DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made the statement as she cited the recommendation of the...
Magsasaka Partylist Rep. Argel Joseph Cabatbat on Friday, Sept. 17 decried as illegal government’s decision to transfer the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Finance. Sugarcane farmers In a press statement, Cabatbat said various farmers...
