A small, fluffy visitor that looks like “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” seen darting across trees and power lines in Metro Manila, may appear harmless, even cute, but the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is warning the public as sightings continue to increase. From campuses to...
The Department of Health (DOH) said there is no Covid-19 lockdown, debunking viral posts linking it to an alleged “Cicada” variant and warning against fake pages using the agency’s name and logo. “Wala ho talagang lockdown, peke po ang nakikita niyo sa social media. Isa lang ang Facebook...
Citing serious safety risks and possible violations of Philippine pharmaceutical laws, the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) has warned the public against the growing promotion and use of compounded or non-FDA registered versions of semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro). In a...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on the local government units (LGUs) in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) to be wary of groups promising to fast-track the release of funds for their infrastructure projects. The appeal was made after reports reached the...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) warned the public Wednesday, Nov. 23, about unscrupulous parties charging ship passengers "additional insurance fees" prior to boarding. The PPA has issued Memorandum Circular No. 06-2010, the “Prohibition on the mandatory sale of passenger insurance...
Releasing frogs and fishes in swamps and stagnant water to eliminate dengue-carrying mosquitoes can disrupt the ecological balance of the surrounding environment, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) warned the public on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Cane...
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warned the public on consuming shellfish from five areas that were recently identified positive for red tide. A red tide is an event that occurs on the coastline when algae, a plant-like organism, grows out of control. (BFAR PHOTO) In a...
Following Bulusan Volcano’s eruption on Sunday, June 12, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned against the negative effects of fine ashfall on health of the public. (Photo taken from Philvolc’s Facebook page) “Fine ashfall can cause irritation and...
Presidential aspirant and Manila mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Thursday, Jan. 6, cautioned the public against politicians who are against vaccination. MAYOR ISKO MORENO'S FACEBOOK PAGE/ MANILA BULLETIN “Huwag maniwala sa mga ‘marites’ at mga politiko na ayaw ng bakunahan...
A man with a sticker on his forehead joined thousands of protesters that marched across Germany on Monday, Dec. 27, against the new virus curbs. (AFP) BERLIN, Germany -- The WHO warned Tuesday that the Omicron coronavirus variant could lead to overwhelmed healthcare systems even though early...
WASHINGTON, United States -- The US State Department on Thursday urged citizens to "reconsider travel to Israel" due to the recent surge in violence between the Jewish state and Palestinians. The travel advisory level, which had been lowered in recent weeks due to improvement in the country's...
