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2024 Black Nazarene Traslacion to traverse route similar to 2020
December 16, 2023, 5:41 pm
MANILA – Organizers of the 2024 Feast of the Black Nazarene Traslacion (transfer) announced on Saturday that they would follow the route used during the 2020 grand procession. The announcement was made after a walkthrough in the morning for the Jan. 9 traslacion, starting at the Quirino… Read More
Ilocos Norte MSMEs get P5-K business stimulus package
December 15, 2023, 9:04 pm
LAOAG CITY – Ilocos Norte small-scale businesses received a stimulus program package from the provincial government to help them overcome operational struggles, some dating back to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. On Friday, 265 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) received PHP5,000… Read More
DOH: Eat healthy this holiday season
December 15, 2023, 8:22 pm
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday reminded Filipinos to consume healthful food and drinks during the holidays to avoid non-communicable illnesses like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. “Eat a balanced, well-moderated and varied diet. Let’s limit ‘ma’ foods -- maalat,… Read More
Taiwan opens demo farm to boost production of Luzon farmers
December 15, 2023, 8:19 pm
MANILA – Taiwan has formally opened a demo farm in Tarlac on Friday as part of a multi-year program that seeks to boost production and increase the income of Filipino farmer groups in Central Luzon. The farm operations are fully funded by Taiwan through the International Cooperation and… Read More
Archbishop urges wearing of face mask in churches, holiday parties
December 15, 2023, 7:32 pm
MANILA – The Archdiocese of Manila encourages the faithful to follow health and safety protocols when attending Christmas and Church gatherings as there are still cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and other respiratory illnesses. In Circular No. 2023-106 addressed to all the clergy,… Read More
DOH: Slight uptick in Covid-19 cases due to holidays
December 15, 2023, 2:51 pm
MANILA – The slight increase in the number of Covid-19 cases is due to the holiday season when reunions among friends and families abound, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday. Saying Covid-19 is now just one of the illnesses that cause respiratory tract infection, Health Secretary… Read More
NEDA Board OKs 4 high-impact projects, plans
December 14, 2023, 8:20 pm
MANILA – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved four high-impact projects and plans, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and NEDA director general Arsenio Balisacan said Thursday. Balisacan said the projects were approved in a meeting convened by President… Read More
Iloilo City records uptick in Covid-19 cases
December 13, 2023, 3:25 pm
ILOILO CITY – The public is encouraged to wear face masks amid the increasing cases of coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) here, especially when attending Christmas gatherings. Iloilo City Epidemiological Surveillance Unit medical officer Jan Reygine Ansino said as of Dec. 12, they have 63 active… Read More
PBBM orders completion of water-related projects by April 2024
December 13, 2023, 10:55 am Updated on December 14, 2023, 9:33 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday bared that he has directed concerned government agencies to complete water-related projects by April 2024 in preparation for the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. During the inauguration of the Balbalungao Small Reservoir Irrigation… Read More
Wear face masks in public places, mayor tells Manila residents
December 12, 2023, 5:45 pm
MANILA – The city government of Manila on Tuesday advised residents to wear face masks and be vigilant in places of convergence or crowded areas, especially in gatherings this Christmas season. Mayor Honey Lacuna made the call based on the advice from the Department of Health (DOH) for the… Read More
PBBM free of Covid-19 symptoms, diagnosed as ‘recovered’
December 9, 2023, 3:02 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has been diagnosed as “recovered” as he is no longer showing any symptoms of Covid-19, Malacañang said on Saturday. “President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr is progressing well in his recovery,” the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in a… Read More
Palace says PBBM’s 5-day isolation ends Dec. 10
December 9, 2023, 12:59 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., who has contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) for the third time, will finish his five-day isolation on Sunday, Malacañang said Saturday. “As per DOH (Department of Health) guidelines, his (Marcos) 5-day isolation period will end… Read More
DSWD, World Bank chart ways forward in implementing BFIRST project
December 8, 2023, 2:06 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the World Bank (WB) had addressed issues aimed at further enhancing the ongoing implementation of the Beneficiary First Social Protection (BFIRST) Project, DSWD Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez… Read More
House pursuing program monitoring, evaluation for efficient governance
December 7, 2023, 8:11 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives is committed to pursuing program and project monitoring and evaluation as an aspect of governance, and to helping achieve the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in reducing poverty, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G.… Read More
Senator seeks inquiry on PH's preparedness vs. respiratory illnesses
December 7, 2023, 2:28 pm Updated on December 7, 2023, 6:48 pm
MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva announced on Thursday that he has filed Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 874 seeking to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the preparedness of the country to detect, prevent, minimize, treat, and contain the reported global rise of… Read More
VP Sara: Educ efforts in place to improve future PISA results
December 7, 2023, 2:04 pm
MANILA – Vice President Sara Z. Duterte assured the state of education in the Philippines, as reflected by the recent results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022, is being addressed by the Department of Education (DepEd). In her video message during the PISA 2022… Read More
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
PBBM: Innovative practices key to efficient, effective justice system
December 6, 2023, 1:25 pm Updated on December 6, 2023, 4:00 pm
MANILA – Innovative policies and initiatives are vital in addressing the challenges plaguing the country’s justice system, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday. During the first National Jail Decongestion Summit at the Diamond Hotel in Manila, Marcos called on the Justice Sector… Read More
10 Ilocos Norte outstanding teachers cited in 2023 Bannuar Awards
December 5, 2023, 8:47 pm
LAOAG CITY – An educator who champions the use of information and communications technology (ICT) led nine other Ilocos Norte teachers as this year’s Bannuar Awards winners. Marc Paul Calzada was a teacher of Sarrat National High School (SNHS) when he initiated Project STAR (Strengthening… Read More
