(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) Less than one percent of individuals who have already received their coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine have experienced side effects, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday, July 14. “As of now...yung ating adverse events reporting system, ang...
For several years now, the Philippines has been exporting fresh produce to overseas markets that have a high demand for particular fruits and vegetables because it’s a staple in their country’s culture or cuisine. Take, for instance, okra. Many Filipinos enjoy consuming it in several ways...
Six barangay captains are facing charges for their alleged failure to enforce regulations against "super-spreader" events, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said Monday night, June 7. Secretary Eduardo Ano DILG photo In a meeting with President Duterte, Año...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, June 7, has reminded the public that parties and other forms of mass gatherings are prohibited amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reminded local government units...
Organizers of events that will draw a crowd in Quezon City must inform the local government about their activities five days prior to their scheduled dates to prevent further spread of COVID-19. QC Mayor Joy Belmonte This came after Mayor Joy Belmonte issued the latest guidelines for the city as it...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reiterated Friday, May 28, that punong barangays (PBs) or barangay captains play a major part in preventing mass gathering activities amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. DILG Secretary Eduardo Año (Photo courtesy of DILG)...
Following the President Duterte's order, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) vowed on Thursday, May 27 to have the barangay captains arrested in addition to being suspended for failure to stop mass gathering activities in their areas in the midst of the pandemic. In an interview...
Plagued by connectivity issues, Art Fair’s virtual vernissage was a reminder that online art shows just don’t cut it It was an exciting evening, receiving a VIP pass to the online vernissage for this year’s Art Fair. One of the country’s largest gathering of art galleries, the event used to...
Two Colombian farmers recently broke the Guinness World Record after growing a massive mango that weighs 9.36 pounds, taking the title of the world’s heaviest from a 7.57-pound mango grown in the Philippines in 2009. German Orlando Novoa Barrera and Reina Maria Marroquin, who grew the mango...
Bouquets, chocolates, and personalized tokens. These are the most common mother’s day gifts that are available in the market. But if you’re looking to create a more meaningful gesture that will surely make mom smile, try making a container garden just for her! Start by buying a large...
Food has always been an important part of Philippine culture. Not only does it help define a particular culture and heritage from a certain point in the country, but it also connects people and bridges their differences. To celebrate food and the role they play in Filipino culture and heritage, the...
African Swine Fever (ASF) has caused significant damage and alarm to the Philippine hog industry since its first reported case in the country in September 2019. In the succeeding years, it has brought massive losses to hog raisers as the virus continues to spread. Seeing the damages of the...
