There are still 1 million unemployed individuals due to the pandemic, but they could be reintegrated back to the workforce pool should the government’s Safety Seal Certification program becomes successful. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez explained at the virtual Townhall Session on...
Senator Grace Poe is calling for a stricter enforcement of putting up road and public safety signages to lessen car accidents as well as risks to pedestrians. A car blocked the bus lane along the EDSA underpass in Mandaluyong City after its driver tried to avoid a motorcycle on January 1, 2021....
The San Juan City local government announced on Tuesday that it will conduct a series of seminar and training for its residents in a bid to boost their competency in food safety and production and provide them with livelihood and businesses opportunities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. San Juan City...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez says he will seek approval for the reopening of gyms--albeit on a limited capacity--prior to the establishments' securing of a safety seal. Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez (File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Lopez said during a...
The Muntinlupa City government has launched the Safety Seal Certification Program to encourage private establishments to comply with the minimum public health standards (MPHS) set by the national government amid the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi...
Over 115 retail establishments have been granted Safety Seal Certification, 105 disapproved, and 600 pending as government scales up reopening of the domestic economy starting next week, according to Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez. At the virtual “Laging Handa” public briefing in...
SM North EDSA receives Safety Seal certification The Safety Seal ceremony at SM North EDSA On June 5th, 2021, SM City North EDSA was named the first mall in Quezon City (QC) to be awarded the Safety Seal certification from the local government. This Safety Seal is given when the establishment shows...
Coronavirus-related restrictions have been prompting more people to pedal their way to work and leisure. On World Bicycle Day, cyclists weigh in if the roads in Metro Manila are now safe for bikers. (Photo from Bikers United Marshalls) In 2020, as the government imposed one of the strictest...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) urged on Wednesday, June 2, owners of private establishments to secure a safety certificate confirming their compliance with public health standards set by the government in order to gain the confidence of consumers amid the continuing threat of the...
Robinsons Place Manila became the first mall in Manila to receive a "Safety Seal" certification from the city government on June 2. (Mayor Isko Moreno / MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, together with Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez,...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on Tuesday, June 1, that it will complete the construction of about 523 kilometers (km) of bike lanes in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao within the month of June. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) creates bike lanes along major roads in the...
The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science (DOST-FNRI) has developed a modified food inspection checklist (FIC) and grading system to help ensure food service establishments’ compliance to food safety. (DOST) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the...
