EDITORIAL Responding to an apparent widespread clamor, the government declared the de-escalation of the National Capital Region (NCR) from alert level 3 to alert level 2 from November 5 to 21. This de-escalation follows an emergent consensus among key stakeholders on the need for fast-tracking the...
Christmas may be different from years past, but the meaning behind this season remains. Although the pandemic has forced us to downsize our traditionally large Noche Buena gatherings, we have hope in better days ahead that will allow us a merrier—the blessing of once again being able to gather...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged all of the country’s governors, mayors and barangay captains to prioritize the people’s access to potable water especially in waterless communities and isolated areas still largely dependent on well and spring water sources. DILG...
The Taguig City government reminded organizers of Halloween parties and events that they must first secure clearance before these can be allowed. “In order to avoid another surge and to lower the risk of transmission amongst customers and employees, all Halloween activities such as parties,...
SMSKUNDAS2021 With the easing of travel restrictions and 10-15 percent expected traffic surge for All Saints' Day (‘Undas’) holidays, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) is stepping up its operations via its “Safe Trip Mo Sagot Ko” (SMSK) initiative along the NLEX, SCTEX, CAVITEX, C5...
Children between 12 and 17 years old who are immunocompromised will be prioritized in the inoculation program for the country’s youth that would boost efforts to reopen schools after more than a year and a half of lockdown. The Department of Health has announced that adolescents in this age...
Senators on Wednesday urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and Department of Health (DOH) to also prioritize teachers in the national COVID-19 vaccination program as the government prepares for the resumption of face-to-face classes. This, as they scored the "unacceptable" rate at which a...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) officially launched Friday, Oct. 1, its “redesigned and improved” Safe, Swift and Smart Travel Management System or S-PaSS, as well as its S-PaSS mobile app to provide better user experience to travelers and local government unit (LGU) users....
OTTAWA, Canada -- The last of 39 miners trapped one kilometer underground in eastern Canada for nearly three days climbed to the surface early Wednesday and were greeted by family, officials said. Photo courtesy of NDTV.com Brazilian mining company Vale congratulated rescuers in a statement for...
President Duterte highlighted in his speech before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) the Philippines' "longstanding humanitarian tradition" in the government's decision to welcome refugees coming from Afghanistan. OPEN DOOR--President Rodrigo Duterte reports the Philippines' acceptance of...
Vials of COVID-19 vaccines. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) An infectious disease expert on Tuesday, Sept. 21, reiterated that all coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines approved in the Philippines are effective against the severe form of the viral illness. “Ang ating approved...
At least P19 million worth of promotional materials for safe local travel were distributed by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its marketing arm, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), to boost the industry's recovery. Tourists and locals enjoy the white-sand beach of Boracay Island as travel...
