The National Capital Region, Bataan, and Laguna will remain under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from September 1 to 7, 2021, with the same additional restrictions, Malacañang announced. File photo (Mark Balmores) In a statement, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said the...
The Manila city government has set up a refrigerated container van which will be used to temporarily store the bodies of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) victims. (Manila Public Information Office photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said on Friday (Aug. 27) that they set...
The Universidad de Manila (UdM) Board of Regents elected on Friday (Aug. 27) Dr. Ma. Felma Carlos-Tria as the new university president. Dr. Ma. Felma Carlos-Tria, new university president of the Universidad de Manila (UdM) (Manila PIO / Manila) Carlos-Tria, Ed.D., MA, hopes to transform the...
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion will lead a press briefing next week on the proposed "bakuna (vaccine) bubble" for the National Capital Region (NCR). Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion (Photo from Go...
A barangay chairman and three others were arrested on Thursday (Aug. 26) for allegedly stealing Social Amelioration Program (SAP) funds in Sta. Mesa, Manila. (mp Police identified the suspects as Mario F. Simbulan, 73, Barangay 608 chairman; Ma. Cristina D. Zara, 53, barangay councilor; Isagani B....
The crushed dolomite dumped on the shores of the Manila Bay is apparently not only good for the mental health but also for the waters of the famed tourist attraction. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Sec. Roy Cimatu made the assessment Thursday night, Aug. 26, as he presented...
The Manila city government finished the distribution of the financial aid from the national government on Thursday (Aug. 26). (Ali Vicoy / File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) Director Re Fugoso said about 380,820 families have received P4,000 each. MDSW...
For President Rodrigo Duterte, the illegal reclamation of esteros or canals in the country has become so bad that a "Martial Law power" would be needed to solve it. President Rodrigo Duterte drives home a point during the "Talk to the People" public briefing on Aug. 26, 2021 (Screenshot from...
The distribution of cash assistance or "ayuda" for residents in the National Capital Region (NCR) that were affected by the recent enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) was already 86.82 percent completed, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) disclosed Thursday night, Aug. 26....
President Duterte has defended the Department of Environment and Natural Resources's (DENR) efforts in rehabilitating Manila Bay, specifically its use of crushed dolomite rocks along its shore line. President Duterte speaks during his "Talk to the People" public briefing on Aug. 26, 2021....
Opposition coalition 1Sambayan plans to expand to other schools and areas with an aim to reach youth groups and urge them to take part in the group’s nation-building efforts. 1Sambayan (Photo courtesy of Neri Colmenares) This came after two prestigious universities with a storied rivalry—De La...
The Philippines is "on its way" to conducting pilot face-to-face classes in schools within areas with low number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, including locations under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential Spokesperson...
