Capturing the impact of climate change In August 2021, the world recognizes the significance of today’s youth in building a better world. While this has been the central theme since the creation of International Youth Day , last year’s observance highlighted the roles the youth are taking when...
Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church image) Health authorities urged the public to observe the Feast of the Black Nazarene at their respective homes to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. It is best for the devotees to observe activities related to the feast “by...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the influx of disturbing news can increase distress and anxiety. It can even escalate panic when shared through social media. Though it is important to stay updated with the current affairs, the continuous surge of COVID-19 cases, among other...
John Riel Casimero remains as the World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight champion. John Riel Casimero (Probellum) This as the WBO issued its "final, definitive, and enforceable" resolution dated Thursday, Dec. 23 that the Filipino champion will keep his belt after issuing a show cause order...
Vaccination of higher education personnel (Photo from CHED) An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) urged election candidates to advocate the importance of vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the strict compliance to health protocols. WHO Country Representative Dr....
Shoppers flock to bargain stores along Ilaya Street in Divisoria, Binondo, Manila, on Oct. 14, 2021. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) The Omicron variant may replace Delta as the dominant coronavirus variant in the Philippines due to its higher transmissibility, an official of the World Health Organization...
The Department of Health (DOH) recorded only 360 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Monday, Dec. 13. DOH/MB Monday's report brought the national tally of COVID-19 cases to 2,836,803 since the beginning of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. According to the data from DOH, 11,083...
The Philippines is expected to gain a "powerful voice" in global maritime policy making after its reelection in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council consisting of 40 members. (Photo courtesy of the London Philippine Embassy/DFA) According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),...
The Philippines was recognized again in the international tourism scene after the Department of Tourism's (DOT) safe travel advertisement get a citation from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). (Photo from Department of Tourism) Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said...
The government's pandemic task force is being extra cautious about placing areas in the country under the least strict coronavirus (COVID-19) alert level due to the many uncertainties about the new Omicron variant. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (PCOO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Cabinet...
To jumpstart and spark interest on travelling to Korea when travel restrictions are lifted, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Manila Office showcased Korea’s culture and tourism in its first-ever hybrid travel exhibition entitled, “Korea Travel Fiesta 2021: Korea Tayo Soon” last Dec. 4-5,...
A local suburb in Cebu was named as one of the world's "Best Tourism Villages" of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced. (Screen capture from World Tourism Organization's Facebook Page) Barangay Bojo in Aloguinsan, Cebu was among the 44...
