The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and four other key agencies of the government are set to issue a joint memorandum circular (JMC) that will cut down regulatory requirements for local coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine manufacturers. ARTA ARTA made the statement following President Duterte's...
Camarines Sur Representative Luis Raymund "LRay" Villafuerte has filed a bill that seeks to further extend the validity and effectivity of the "Bayanihan to Recover as One" Act, or Bayanihan 2 until December 31 this year. Camaarines Sur 2nd District Rep. LRay Villafuerte Villafuerte said this would...
Vice President Leni Robredo said there should be appropriate action on the different concerns of Filipino workers for their significant contributions to the nation's economy and to the whole of society. Vice President Leni Robredo (MANILA BULLETIN/Mark Balmores) Robredo made the statement as the...
President Duterte honored the country's essential workers on Labor Day for their tireless sacrifice in leading the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic over the past 14 months. President Duterte (Malacañang photo) In his message, Duterte said the country has found new meaning in the...
After it publicly appealed for help due to its dwindling supply of food and other necessities, a distressed orphanage in Manila received its much-needed aid from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). PAGCOR’s volunteer employees unload the food items donated to Hospicio de San...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has partnered with Filipino musicians and other artists to stage an online concert for healthcare workers leading the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Harana: Musical Tribute to Filipino Frontliners art card (Istorya ng Pag-asa Facebook page)...
More needs to be done to generate jobs and reduce hunger among Filipinos, Malacañang admitted Friday after a survey showed many families had little or nothing to eat during the coronavirus pandemic. A woman receives food items from a community pantry located at the Polytechnic University of the...
As the community pantry "virus" spreads across the country, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is having its fair share of good vibes via the deployment of its so-called "AFP Mobile Kitchen". COOKS FOR A CAUSE--Military personnel prepare food packs prior to its distribution to poor families...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said it is “pointless” to compare the pandemic response of the government to other countries. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) “It’s very difficult to be comparing. You will just be frustrated. There will always be better countries or worst countries...
The province of Ifugao is now also under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) along with the National Capital Region-plus (NCR-plus) bubble area and three other places in the country until May 14. File Photo by (Maria TAN / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made...
While its recommendation for the Aug. 23 school opening continues to draw mixed reactions from stakeholders, an official of the Department of Education (DepEd) reminded that the country still has a lot of “catching up” to do when it comes to education. DepEd Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio...
FDA grants EUA to six COVID-19 vaccines By LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO & JHON ALDRIN CASINAS ON THE JAB COVID-19 vaccination of senior citizens residing in Barangay San Antonio and Barangay Ugong, Pasig at The Medical City (TMC) Ortigas (Photo by Kevin Tristan Espiritu) The Philippines,...
