Stressing that cancer remains the leading cause of death and disability in the country, Quezon City Rep. Alfred Vargas has sought an additional P800 million for the cancer care and treatment budget of the Department of Health for 2022. Rep.Alfred Vargas hearing microphone Vargas, chairman of the...
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Philippines, Inc. (FICCI) is supporting the proposal to reduce the mandatory quarantine period for fully vaccinated migrant Filipinos returning from the United States (US) and Europe. The flags of the United States (top) and European Union (Photos from...
OTTAWA, Canada – Former US president Barack Obama on Thursday offered his support in upcoming Canadian legislative elections for Justin Trudeau, the prime minister with whom he has been chummy for years. Former US President Barack Obama (AFP/File) "Wishing my friend @JustinTrudeau the best...
"Structures of Mutual Support," the Philippine s' exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2021, took home the Special Mention as National Participation honor last Aug. 30, 2021, the first-ever award for the Philippines from the prestigious event. Interior of ‘Structures of Mutual...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said President Duterte will honor his promise to support House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez in case the solon runs for vice president next year. President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN)...
President Duterte said he was willing to stand by Health Secretary Francisco Duque despite questions about how the Department of Health (DOH) handled billions of coronavirus (COVID-19) funds, even if it would cause his downfall. President Duterte and Health Secretary Francisco Duque III...
President Duterte expressed confidence that the Philippines will see better and brighter days ahead if the public will support the government in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. President Duterte (RTVM Screenshot) Duterte made the statement during the arrival ceremony for the Sinopharm COVID-19...
Australian Ambassador to Manila Steven J. Robinson AO on Wednesday hailed the finalization of the Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement with the Philippines as an “important step” to address regional security challenges. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven J. Robinson AO (via...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged on Tuesday, August 17, local government units (LGUs) to support the “Balik Eskwela 2021’’ program to ensure the efficient kick-off for the coming school year amid the challenges posed by the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease-2019)...
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque credited President Duterte for the Philippines’ biggest medal haul in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics that saw Filipino athletes coming home with its first-ever gold medal, two silver medals, and one bronze medal. Team Philippines at the Tokyo Olympics (Philippine...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has decided to continue engaging learning support aides (LSAs) in School Year 2021-2022. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DepEd issued Order No. 028, series of 2021 “to facilitate the continuous engagement of LSAs in schools”, and to extend the effectivity of...
In the closing stretch of his presidency, President Duterte has pledged to support his successor and pray for the next leader's success in pursuing programs that will further improve the lives of Filipinos. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his sixth and final State of the Nation Address before a...
