There are plenty of ways Filipinos can express their love for the country. They can watch movies made by Filipino creatives, patronize works and designs by local artisans, do a myriad of art about it, and the list goes on. But for one merchandiser, he did it by stacking food products to recreate...
The number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Pateros, the smallest local government unit (LGU) in Metro Manila with an estimated population of 70,000, has increased by 90 percent. Based on the latest tally by the Pateros municipal government, a total of 112 new COVID-19 cases were...
COVID-19 virus The Department of Health (DOH) clarified on Tuesday, Jan. 11, that the Delta variant remains as the dominant coronavirus variant in the Philippines. “Sa ngayon po, ang Delta variant pa rin ang pinakamataas na mayroon lineage sa ating bansa (Delta remains as the lineage with the...
As part of its on-going modernization program, the Philippine Army (PA) recently obtained 15 brand new M125A2 Armored Mortar Carriers (AMCs) from Israel. Armored Mortar Carrier (Courtesy of Philippine Army) Lt. General Romeo Brawner Jr., PA Commanding General, welcomed the delivery of the new...
The local stock market pulled back after the previous session’s spike as COVID cases continue to mount. PSEI-NEW-PHOTO-1024x683 The main index dropped 54.98 points or 0.77 percent to close at 7,085.69 as the Mining and Oil counter led the retreat across the board. Volume improved to 878 million...
More relief aid will reach residents affected by Typhoon Odette, after the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) payloaders cleared roads of more debris, the organization said on Tuesday, Jan. 11. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC said that they have cleared 2,468 cubic yards of debris...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sen. Richard Gordon personally handed out 470 IV fluid bottles to diarrhea patients in medical tents just outside Siargao District Hospital, the organization said on Tuesday, Jan. 11. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross / MANILA...
The country's trade deficit widened to a new record high in November last year as Philippine purchases of goods from abroad accelerated following the further reopening of the economy from quarantine restrictions. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday, Jan. 11, that the...
The surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country prompted the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to temporarily suspend lotto draws starting Monday, Jan. 10. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In a public advisory, the PCSO said that lotto draws will be suspended from starting...
The local stock market started the week on a positive note on bargain hunting spurred by better jobs data. The main index surged 129.56 points or 1.85 percent to close at 7,140.67 as the Property and Financials sectors led the rally across the board. Volume was still low though at 745 million...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) clarified on Monday, Jan. 10, that only health workers who will test negative for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be allowed to work. (Unsplash) In an interview with CNN's The Source, PGH Spokesperson Dr. Jonas del Rosario made the clarification after...
IMG-61295315a896147728bc545100568190-V Philippine Airlines has cancelled more flights as it struggled to sustain full operations with more quarantined frontline and support personnel unable to report for work. "We are taking the precaution of cancelling a number of PAL flights, even as our PAL...
