Thousands of fisherfolk—already suffering from the COVID-19 crisis—are at risk of losing livelihood as the national government is set to demolish structures they have built for mussels and oysters farming in the Manila Bay. Members of fishers' group PAMALAKAYA (Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang...
After enduring a month of strict lockdown, Metro Manila will shift back to a general community quarantine (GCQ) although it will also serve as the pilot area for the implementation of granular lockdowns starting Sept. 8 until the end of the month. Members of the Philippine National Police man a...
Government employees in the city of Manila will be among the beneficiaries of the city’s sixth vertical housing project in Quiapo, the groundbreaking of which was held on Monday, Sept. 6. MANILA CITY PIO The groundbreaking ceremony for the 20-story San Sebastian Residences in Plaza del Carmen...
"Why not? Open your eyes. Look around you. So much anger, sorrow, ugliness. And also madness." That is what Ang Kiukok said when he was asked why he often opted to feature disturbing images in his portraits. His Cubist-like works have depicted images of rabid dogs, screaming figures, crucifixion,...
BATANG MAYNILA Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Just like the total number of vaccines deployed in the city of Manila which is at 2,029,953 as of Sept. 2, 2021, the number of individuals who have pre-registered with our mass vaccination program has also now reached 2,184,863 as of the same date. Despite...
The Philippines' biggest and longest-running book fair is going online anew on Sept. 30. (Photo from MIBF) Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) 2021 will be held from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4. Due to coronavirus-related restrictions, MIBF launched its first-ever digital edition in 2020. Pre-pandemic,...
Malacañang said President Duterte has yet to give the go-signal for the pilot implementation of the granular lockdown in Metro Manila as its current quarantine classification expires on September 7. Members of the Philippine National Police man a checkpoint in a barangay in Sampaloc, Manila...
(MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David expressed concern that the implementation of granular lockdowns in Metro Manila may not be effective to curb the latest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) surge in the region. "Based on historical evidence, granular...
(ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Independent research group OCTA urged the government to extend the implementation of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Metro Manila for two more weeks to see a decrease in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the region. In a...
2021 FIBA 3X3 Montreal WT - Prep - Zach Huang vs Mac Tallo Manila Chooks TM is embracing the underdog tag when it competes in the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Montreal Masters which starts on Sunday, Sept. 5 at Place des Festivals. Mark Yee, Mac Tallo, Zach Huang and Dennis Santos are scheduled to face...
All systems are go for the soft launch of the National Digital Vaccine Certificate or VaxCertPH this coming Monday, Sept. 6, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (Screenshot from Facebook live) In a statement Saturday, Sept. 4, Roque revealed that...
The new Manila Zoo in Malate, Manila will feature golf carts for senior citizens, butterfly farm, safari, aviary, and many more. (Manila PIO photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso and Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan visited the construction of the zoo on Friday (Sept....
