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DOH: Don't bring small children to cemeteries
October 30, 2023, 2:49 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday urged the public not to bring small children to cemeteries to keep them from getting injuries and catching diseases from overcrowding. "I am advising parents and caregivers not to bring small children to cemeteries as overcrowding and intense… Read More
Clark Dev’t Corporation surpassing 2022 performance
October 29, 2023, 5:22 pm
MANILA – The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) continues to post strong growth this year in recovering from the pandemic as the government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) is surpassing its performance in the previous year. CDC president and chief executive officer Agnes VST Devanadera… Read More
Nativity is mainstay, center-stage in Christmas village
October 26, 2023, 7:00 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The Nativity scene that keeps on giving. This is what Baguio Country Club’s Christmas Village has to offer as it retains the Nativity and re-enactment of the scene as a mainstay and center stage of the attraction, which has been drawing a large number of locals and tourists… Read More
PH economic growth seen accelerating to 6% in Q3
October 26, 2023, 4:31 pm
MANILA – The Philippine economic growth likely accelerated in the third quarter of the year, driven by the growth in government spending, according to an economist. In a Viber message to the Philippine News Agency on Thursday, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) chief economist Michael… Read More
DOH: Covid-19 cases plateauing
October 26, 2023, 3:08 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health on Thursday said the number of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases nationwide is plateauing in the past four weeks. “As of Oct. 23, 2023, Covid-19 cases at the national level are plateauing and have not observed marked increases or decreases in… Read More
PBBM wants eco-friendly practices in prime surfing hub Siargao
October 26, 2023, 10:04 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for the adoption of eco-friendly practices while the country continues to promote Siargao Island as a premier surfing destination on the global stage. Marcos made the call in a speech delivered by his youngest son, William Vincent Marcos,… Read More
Quiapo Church launches 2024 Traslacion logo
October 25, 2023, 10:21 pm
MANILA – The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, popularly known as Quiapo Church, has unveiled the logo of the 2024 Traslacion. In a social media post on Wednesday, the basilica said the theme for next year’s feast is “Ibig Kong Makita si Hesus” from John 12:21. The Quiapo Church said… Read More
PPA expects over 1.4M passengers in ports due to BSKE, 'Undas'
October 25, 2023, 9:38 pm
MANILA – Over 1.4 million passengers are expected to flock to ports under the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) this year, with PPA ordering a “no leave policy” to ensure that facilities are ready to cater to the needs of the public. The policy was issued through a memorandum dated Oct. 23… Read More
BI, Manila LGU issue ‘Undas’ reminders for foreigners, motorists
October 25, 2023, 2:20 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday reminded departing foreigners to settle requirements and fees early on, considering the expected heavy volume of travelers for the Lenten season. “We are expecting a surge in passengers at their airport this coming ‘Undas’ and this time… Read More
Ilonggo solon vows to push laws benefiting PH nurses
October 24, 2023, 8:36 pm
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo Third District Rep. Lorenz R. Defensor has committed to personally work to pass laws in Congress benefiting the country's nurses. He recognized their role during the health pandemic as he spoke to close to 3,000 nurses gathering for their national confab that officially… Read More
PBBM approves coordinating council for UHC law
October 24, 2023, 4:35 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the creation of a coordinating council for the Universal Health Care (UHC) law, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Tuesday. Herbosa said the establishment of the body would ensure the rollout of healthcare functions within a… Read More
House bill expands dental services in rural health units
October 24, 2023, 3:05 pm
MANILA – From one dentist in every congressional district, the existing 2,597 rural health units (RHUs) nationwide will each have a dentist and an aide under House Bill (HB) No. 9343. Las Piñas Lone District Rep. Camille Villar, who filed the measure prior to the Congressional break on Sept.… Read More
No increase in Covid-19 cases in PH – DOH chief
October 24, 2023, 2:25 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said the country has not recorded an increase in cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). This, after Singapore recorded 2,000 daily cases of Covid-19 in the past two weeks due to EG.5 and HK.3 subvariants which are considered descendants… Read More
Bacolod’s Granada village wins MassKara title for 5th time
October 23, 2023, 6:14 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Barangay Granada took home PHP1 million in cash prize after defending its title in the 44th MassKara Festival Street Dance and Arena Competition Sunday night to clinch its fifth champion’s trophy in 10 years. Besting nine other contingents during the showdown at Paglaum Sports… Read More
Baguio sees tourism boost amid ‘Undas’ long weekend
October 23, 2023, 5:34 pm
BAGUIO CITY – Stakeholders in the hotel and restaurant industry here are confident that the holidays next week will further help shorten the local tourism industry’s projected recovery period from the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Hotel and Restaurant Association… Read More
SC junks Senate suit vs. Duterte memo for execs to skip Covid hearings
October 23, 2023, 3:34 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said it has turned down a petition filed by the Senate questioning a directive by then President Rodrigo Duterte, ordering executive department officials and employees not to attend legislative inquiries on the government's coronavirus response plan,… Read More
DA tells ASF-affected LGUs to quickly declare state of calamity
October 22, 2023, 3:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said local government units (LGUs) must not hesitate or delay declaring states of calamities once African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks are confirmed. In an interview on Sunday, DA Undersecretary Deogracias Victor Savellano said LGUs coping with the… Read More
SWS: 46% of Filipinos believe quality of life will improve in a year
October 19, 2023, 7:11 pm
MANILA – Forty-six percent of Filipinos are optimistic that their lives will improve over the next 12 months, according to the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results released on Thursday. The poll, conducted from June 28 to July 1, 2023, also found that 44 percent of adult Filipinos said… Read More
Ganapin guns for gold in Asian Para Games to renew Paralympic bid
October 19, 2023, 2:16 pm
HANGZHOU – A casualty of the Covid-19 pandemic was one-armed taekwondo jin Allain Ganapin, whose bid to compete in the Tokyo Paralympic Games in 2021 was derailed after he was struck down by the virus just a few days before he was to go and see action in the Japanese capital. That painful… Read More
Economic boost seen as hotels fully booked for MassKara Festival
October 12, 2023, 3:22 pm
BACOLOD CITY – The Hotels and Restaurants Association of Negros Occidental (HRANO) is optimistic about the economic boost brought by the 44th MassKara Festival as hotels and other accommodation establishments here are already fully booked for the highlights on Oct. 19 to 22. As of Thursday, the… Read More
