Search Result for “coronavirus”
Iloilo City eyes lifting of state of calamity due to pertussis
April 29, 2024, 8:52 pm
ILOILO CITY – The City Health Office (CHO) will recommend the lifting of the state of calamity caused by the pertussis outbreak if no new probable cases are recorded in the next two weeks. “If you have noticed, for the past two weeks, we have had no new probable cases. We have positive but it… Read More
PH Consulate: Asian hate crime no longer prevalent in NY
April 28, 2024, 3:12 pm
NEW YORK CITY – The incidence of pandemic-fueled hate crimes targeting Asian or Filipino immigrants has died down in the state of New York, the Philippine Consulate General reported. Philippine Consul General in New York Senen Mangalile said “hate crimes” in general still exist but those… Read More
PH logs over 2M int'l visitors – DOT
April 25, 2024, 12:33 pm Updated on April 25, 2024, 3:16 pm
MANILA – Over 2 million international visitors have arrived in the country as of April 24, with South Koreans topping the list of inbound arrivals, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Thursday. The country’s tourism receipts from Jan. 1 to March 31 have also accounted for around PHP157.62… Read More
PBBM's visionary leadership driving positive change, progress in PH
April 19, 2024, 3:35 pm
MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday lauded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his inclusion in TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2024", citing the Philippine leader's visionary leadership in inspiring positive change and progress in the Philippines. In a statement,… Read More
Marcos among TIME’s ‘100 Most Influential People of 2024’
April 18, 2024, 10:01 am Updated on April 18, 2024, 7:09 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been included in TIME magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2024." TIME recognized Marcos’ leadership, citing how his administration steadied the post-coronavirus pandemic economy and how his presidency “elevated the Philippines on the… Read More
DepEd firm on gradual return to old school calendar
April 8, 2024, 7:58 pm
MANILA – Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Monday maintained that the reversion to the old school calendar, which sets vacation months in April and May, would be undertaken gradually. In an ambush interview on the sidelines of the 4th “Youthpreneur” program in Rizal High… Read More
CPD: Family planning key to achieving demographic dividend
April 5, 2024, 7:49 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) on Friday urged Filipino couples to observe and be educated about family planning despite the recorded drop of fertility rate in the country in the past few years, especially during the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. "Our… Read More
Benipayo is new Light Rail Manila Corp. general manager
April 1, 2024, 5:10 pm
MANILA – The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) --the private operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1)-- welcomed its former chief operating officer Enrico Benipayo as its new general manager. In a statement on Monday, the LRMC said Benipayo will lead the company’s day-to-day… Read More
Ilocos students develop entrepreneurial mindset with mentors
March 20, 2024, 6:20 pm
LAOAG CITY – Readying yourself for any challenge and not being afraid to fail will help one persevere and become successful in business, company owners told senior high school students who attended a mentoring session Wednesday. Around 200 students from San Nicolas National High School (SNHS)… Read More
DBM: P91-B health emergency allowance released
March 20, 2024, 3:24 pm
MANILA – A total of PHP91 billion has been released so far for the Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances (PHEBA) of all health workers since 2021, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) reported Wednesday. In a statement, the DBM said it has released to the Department of Health… Read More
PBBM says 8% economic growth target within his term ‘doable’
March 20, 2024, 2:42 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed confidence that attaining the economic growth target of 8 percent during his term is within his administration’s reach. “Sure. Why not? You know, we plan. We always plan for the ideal. We don't plan for a mediocre result. We plan for a… Read More
Multicultural marriages in S. Korea rise to 18.3% in 2023
March 20, 2024, 2:15 pm
SEOUL – The number of marriages between South Koreans and foreign spouses rose more than 18 percent in 2023, as those between Vietnamese bridegrooms and naturalized South Korean brides gained sharply, data showed Wednesday. The number of multicultural marriages increased 18.3 percent on-year to… Read More
Gov't must set higher vaccination budget for elderly – health expert
March 19, 2024, 7:22 pm
MANILA – The national government must allocate higher budget for free vaccination of all senior citizens, a health expert said Tuesday. Philippine College of Physicians president Rontgene Solante said in a media forum in Manila that free vaccines for the elderly must not be limited to… Read More
Panaad Festival marks ‘better, brighter days’ for Negros Occidental
March 19, 2024, 12:57 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Barely a month before the staging of the 2024 Panaad sa Negros Festival, the province’s top government officials came together to launch the “festival of all festivals” of Negros Occidental at the Capitol Park and Lagoon here Monday night. Set on April 15-21, the… Read More
About 5K Cebu City schoolkids undergo 'Tara Basa!' tutoring program
March 15, 2024, 12:37 pm
CEBU CITY – About 5,000 grade-schoolers in this capital city are now enjoying a specialized tutoring session with college students tapped to teach struggling and non-reading learners, a regional social welfare official said Thursday. Shalaine Marie Lucero, regional director of the Department of… Read More
Cebu guv eyes partnership to ‘re-explore’ oil reserve in Alegria town
March 15, 2024, 12:32 pm
CEBU CITY – The province of Cebu will partner with private firms to continue oil and natural gas exploration in Alegria town, south of Cebu, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said Thursday. Garcia’s decision came as Department of Energy (DOE) Undersecretary Alessandro Sales visited the provincial… Read More
CDO forms contingency plan for water rationing
March 14, 2024, 9:26 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The local government has devised contingency plans for prolonged water supply interruption.During a strategic planning session on Thursday, members of the Task Force Water Supply suggested the setting up of "water bladders" or tanks in key drop-off points in the city's… Read More
Woman on wheels: Unfazed Pinay steers hobby into a career
March 14, 2024, 1:27 pm
MANILA – Breaking gender barriers across income opportunities has been one of the challenges faced by many Filipino women, not to mention the struggle of thriving in male-dominated jobs. Such include the emerging demand for the food and delivery services field which has spiked significantly… Read More
CCC, DOH to boost collab vs. climate change impact on public health
March 12, 2024, 6:44 pm
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) will strengthen its collaboration with the Department of Health (DOH) to address the impact of climate change on public health. CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert Borje made this commitment in a meeting with Health Secretary Teodoro… Read More
BuCor to lay off 275 personnel for failure to secure eligibility
March 12, 2024, 2:22 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Tuesday said it would implement its years-long deferred program requiring eligibility and educational requirements for its workers under Republic Act (RA) 10575 or the "Bureau of Corrections Act of 2013.” In a statement, the BuCor said the program… Read More
