WELLINGTON, New Zealand – New Zealand recorded 24 new community cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, said the Ministry of Health in a statement. Among the 24 new community infections, 16 are in the largest city Auckland, five in the Lakes region, two in Northland and one in Waikato. In addition, the...
Heard It Through the GripeVine: Our New Abnormal It’s heartening to read about government work and public service being achieved, even in the face of dwindling revenues; as it exemplifies how in some institutions, there is no room for excuses or lame explanations. In such public corporations, it...
The City of Manila suspends once again the celebration of the Chinese New Year as it continues to fight the new surge in COVID-19 cases brought about by the more contagious Omicron and Delta variants. During the inauguration of the newly renovated Manila Zoo as the city's newest vaccination site...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged the public not to hold social gatherings or family reunions during the celebration of the Chinese New Year on Feb. 1 to prevent the further rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that such activities...
A sweet treat courtesy of Honolulu HK Café Philippines Chinese New Year is all about family get-togethers, practicing age-old traditions, and, of course, feasting on good food. Filipinos, with their love for dining and family, observe the event by bringing out the best dishes on the table, from...
It's an exciting time for the couple Another couple officially started their parenting journey as Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra announced that they are now parents to a newborn baby via surrogacy. "We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for...
Editorial Amid the pandemic, the City of Manila has been constantly improving its infrastructure, including its properties for leisure and entertainment. Though some have said that the timing may not be the most appropriate, considering that the pandemic has limited the access to sites where people...
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is bringing luck to customers this Year of the Water Tiger by making it easier for them to get behind the wheel and own their dream Mitsubishi. Until January 31, 2022, customers get to choose from an array of all-in down payment deals available in...
The prisoner who died after being shot by fellow inmates escaping from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa on Jan. 17 has been identified. Michael Dullavin, earlier described by the Muntinlupa police as a 46-year-old minimum security prisoner at the NBP, passed away on Jan. 18, according to...
Video streaming giant Netflix has revealed that it will launch more than 25 Korean dramas and movies this year, “To do that, we always ask ourselves: what are the kinds of stories that only Netflix can help these creators tell? You’ll find the answers in the more than 25 compelling Korean...
Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said a full investigation on the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) incident is now under way and assured that those found responsible for it will be penalized. The New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa (Jonathan Hicap) "Yes. Of course (somebody will be held...
There were four, not three prisoners, who escaped from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa on Jan. 17. The Muntinlupa police identified the fourth escapee as Chris Ablas, who is serving his sentence for robbery with homicide at the NBP. This brings to two the number of NBP escapees who are...
