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PH health system still at low risk despite hike in new Covid cases
December 6, 2023, 7:41 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said the country’s healthcare system capacity remains at low risk despite an increase in the number of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections. Covid-19 cases have been steadily rising in the recent weeks with 1,340 weekly… Read More
House panel releases ex-Pampanga mayor from detention
December 6, 2023, 5:03 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives Committee on Dangerous Drugs on Wednesday released former Mexico, Pampanga mayor Teddy Tumang from detention in the spirit of the Christmas season. During the committee inquiry into the seized or discovered PHP3.6 billion worth of drugs in the province of… Read More
Negros Occidental records over 258% increase in flu-like illnesses
December 5, 2023, 6:18 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Cases of influenza-like illness in Negros Occidental increased by 258.93 percent from Jan. 1 to Dec. 2 this year compared to the same period in 2022, a surveillance report released by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) on Tuesday showed. Some 2,211 cases have been reported since… Read More
PBBM inks PPP Code, Internet Transactions Act
December 5, 2023, 6:10 pm Updated on December 5, 2023, 7:52 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday signed the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code of the Philippines and the Internet Transactions Act (ITA) of 2023. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) shared on its official Facebook page photos of Marcos signing the two measures… Read More
PBBM tests positive for Covid-19
December 5, 2023, 7:34 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will need to undergo five-day isolation after catching coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Malacañang announced Tuesday. “President Bongbong Marcos has tested positive for Covid-19. Upon medical advice, he will observe a period of isolation for… Read More
DOH: No reported cases of 'walking pneumonia' in PH yet
December 4, 2023, 6:59 pm
MANILA – There are no local cases of "walking pneumonia" logged in the country as the illness causes outbreaks in China and Denmark, a health official said on Monday. “So far, this has not been reported simply because these are not being routinely tested,” Department of Health (DOH)… Read More
UK, NHS hospitals want to partner with PH on health care
December 2, 2023, 11:38 am
MANILA – The United Kingdom wants to increase collaboration with the Philippines in the area of health care after a trade mission composed of National Health Service (NHS) organizations capped its visit to Manila this week. The trade mission was in the Philippines from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 and met… Read More
Manila’s luxury residences fastest growing prices globally - report
December 1, 2023, 6:42 pm
MANILA – The Philippine capital has logged the fastest growing price in luxury residential market across the world, real estate consultancy firm Santos Knight Frank (SKF) said. In a press conference in Makati City on Friday, the SKF said the price growth of Manila’s prime residences was… Read More
$10-M Japan grant to benefit PH, 4 other states vs. emerging diseases
December 1, 2023, 1:21 am
MANILA – The Philippines is among the five Asian states that will benefit from a USD10 million (or approximately PHP554 million) Japanese grant that seeks to boost country preparedness against coronavirus and other emerging diseases. The funding will be coursed through the Asia-Europe… Read More
5.2K slow readers in Tacloban schools to undergo tutorial
November 30, 2023, 9:00 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – More than 5,000 struggling readers enrolled in 56 public elementary and secondary schools will be covered by a school-based tutorial project through a partnership between the Department of Education (DepEd) and Latter-day Saint (LDS) Charities. Officials of 56 schools in the city… Read More
SoKor to double ceiling of immediate tax refund for foreign tourists
November 27, 2023, 1:25 pm
SEOUL – South Korea will double the maximum limit of purchases eligible for an immediate tax refund by foreign tourists to 5 million won (USD3,831) next year to attract overseas visitors and bolster the tourism industry, the finance ministry said Monday. Currently, the country provides… Read More
Negros Occidental steps up advocacy on Safe Spaces Act
November 24, 2023, 10:46 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Advocates and sectoral leaders gathered for the observance of the first Negros Occidental Safe Space Day alongside the launch of the annual Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from Nov. 25 to Dec. 12 here on Friday.Nov. 24 is declared the province’s Safe Space Day under… Read More
DSWD hails approval of P3-B add’l funds for crisis response program
November 22, 2023, 2:51 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) approval of additional PHP3 billion funding for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program is perfectly on time considering the people’s… Read More
Antique dads urge hospitals to suspend RT-PCR requirement
November 21, 2023, 5:49 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The Antique Provincial Board has urged hospitals to suspend the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) requirement among patients, except if they are symptomatic or have high-risk exposure within the last 14 days before admission. “Covid-19… Read More
Treatment not part of school-based mental health program bill – solon
November 16, 2023, 10:39 am
MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Wednesday treatment is not covered by Senate Bill (SB) 2200, which seeks to institutionalize a school-based mental health program in the country. “Pero lilinawin ko, hindi natin sasaklawin, hindi kasama dito iyong treatment. Iyong treatment kasi mas… Read More
Christmas village seen to draw more tourists to Legazpi City
November 15, 2023, 4:36 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Christmas Village here, more popularly known as “Paskuhan sa Legazpi”, is anticipated to draw both domestic and foreign tourists and visitors to the Sawangan Waterfront Park sandwiched between the Albay Gulf and Mayon Volcano, which is still oozing lava at present. This… Read More
PBBM thanks Filipinos in US for creating ‘positive image of PH’
November 15, 2023, 12:48 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday (Manila time) thanked the overseas Filipinos in the United States (US) for creating a “positive image of the Philippines and of the Filipino people.” During his meeting with the Filipino community in San Francisco, California, Marcos… Read More
Zubiri: SC decision on Pharmally execs petition reminder to senators
November 13, 2023, 2:10 pm Updated on November 13, 2023, 3:42 pm
MANILA – Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri cited on Monday the recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC) on the Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. executives petition as a reminder to senators who are handling committee chairmanships not to "quickly pull the trigger" in citing in contempt their… Read More
SC voids Senate's contempt order vs. Pharmally execs
November 13, 2023, 12:00 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) nullified the contempt and arrest order issued by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee against two individuals during a legislative inquiry on alleged irregularities in the procurement of emergency supplies during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. In its 53-page… Read More
Guard against Covid-19 despite drop in cases – health expert
November 8, 2023, 4:50 pm
MANILA – Senior citizens, the immunocompromised and people with comorbidities are advised to continue protecting themselves against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) despite a reported decrease in cases nationwide. Philippine College of Physicians president and infectious disease expert… Read More
