The construction of a 110-bed modular hospital within the Lung Center of the Philippines in Quezon City is now in full swing, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Friday, May 7. 110-BED MODULAR HOSPITAL-- Modular frames are now installed for the off-site hospital at the Lung...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. on Friday spoke over the phone with United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John F. Kerry to discuss major initiatives to address the climate crisis. Foreign Affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin, Jr. (left) and United States Special Presidential...
The government has revised its testing and quarantine protocols for all incoming travelers in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the country. OWWA personnel inspect travel documents of passengers arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on May 6, 2021 (Ali...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the country will have a difficulty reaching the target herd immunity if there will be delays with the arrival of the vaccines against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “Ang herd immunity maaabot...
As part of efforts to promote sustainable tourism amid the pandemic, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is calling for stricter monitoring and implementation of waste management protocols in all tourist destinations in the country. (Photo by Vova Drozdey / Unsplash) This, after a total of 378...
President Duterte has only the Philippines' best interest in mind amid the continued intrusion of China's military, maritime militia, and fishing vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. (Screenshot from DZBB) National Security Adviser Hermogenes...
Since 2020, the Philippines has been looking into the effectiveness of virgin coconut oil as a potential supplement to help prevent symptoms from becoming severe for probable and suspect coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, and as an adjunct therapy for hospitalized COVID patients. (Manila...
The government is determined to enforce strict testing and quarantine protocols to prevent the entry of the deadly coronavirus strain first detected in India. Passengers arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on May 6, 2021 as the government implements stringent testing and...
The fifth batch of government-procured vaccines from China arrived in the country on Friday morning, May 7, with the delivery of 1.5 million doses of CoronaVac from its manufacturer Sinovac Biotech. National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. and Health Sec. Francisco...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) vowed to double its efforts to further make positive changes in the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) situation in the country as the agency cited the Philippines' continued performance in the said arena. ARTA ARTA Director-General Jeremiah Belgica made the statement...
No tiger mom, no helicopter mom, how Ophie Dee raised this daughter to be the best she can be TRUE LOVE HERE The author Apples Aberin, and her mom Ophie Dee Unconditional love is not a myth where my mother is concerned. She was the type of mom who just loved and accepted me for all that I was and I...
Marilene Jacinto has taught her daughter what’s important in life—how to get serious and how to have fun MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUO Marilene Jacinto and Dina Tantoco Anyone who has met my mom, Marilene Jacinto, will tell you that she is a character. I’ll get into some of her life escapades in a...
