The Provincial Health Office (PHO) has recorded 4,217 dengue cases from January 1 to November 23 this year, a 53 percent drop from 8,950 cases tallied in the same period last year.
In an interview Thursday, PHO chief Dr. Anna Ma. Teresa De Guzman said …
Read MoreThe Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed on Nov. 24 the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) for setting the price range for reverse transcription-polymerase reaction (RT-PCR) testing for Covid-19.
The JAO is pursuant to Executive Order No. 118 of …
Read MoreThe Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 8 (Eastern Visayas) has started the payout of the PHP100 million one-time cash assistance to private workers displaced by the pandemic under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act (Bayanihan 2).
The allocation is higher than the PHP60-million …
Read MoreA man carrying improvised bombs, hand grenades, and a handgun was killed in a shootout with police here at past 5:30 a.m. Thursday.
Corporal Ellrey Dasmariñas, Tacurong City PNP investigator-on-case, said policemen were manning a checkpoint and implementing health protocols along Barangay ECJ Montilla when …
Read MoreBehind a hot shooting from Ray-Ray Parks, TNT staved off elimination from the Philippine Basketball Association semifinals by edging Phoenix, 102-101, in Game 4 on Wednesday night at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center.
Parks waxed hot for 36 points on 10-of-16 shooting …
Read MoreThe Philippine monetary authorities’ bid to increase digital payments’ share to at least half of total retail transactions by 2023 got another boost after the policy-making Monetary Board (MB) recognized digital bank as another bank classification.
In a press release Thursday, the central bank said …
Read MoreNational Policy against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Thursday announced the government and the private sectors are set to sign a tripartite agreement for two million doses of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine.
In a virtual palace briefing, Galvez said the …
Read MoreMore residents of remote villages in the northern part of Negros Occidental have denounced the terroristic acts of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) during a series of peace rallies and symposiums.
On Wednesday, some 60 persons from three barangays …
Read MoreThe Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Thursday distributed 25 fishing boats and 70 engines to fishermen in Biliran province severely affected by last year’s typhoon.
The BFAR provincial fishery office distributed 25 fiberglass-reinforced plastic boats with 7.5 motor engine worth PHP51,375 per …
Read MoreA police officer in Taguig City was arrested for extortion, the anti-scalawag unit of the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Thursday.
In a report to PNP chief, Gen. Debold Sinas, Col. Thomas Frias, Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (IMEG) acting director identified the suspect …
Read MoreThe operation at the Laoag public market and commercial complex has been temporarily closed for three days after three fish vendors were confirmed positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
City Mayor Michael M. Keon confirmed this on Thursday as massive clean up and disinfection …
Read MoreA speaker’s bureau has been established by the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) to boost its anti-terrorism campaign by spreading awareness among the public and other law enforcers.
PRO6 spokesperson Lt. Col. Joem Malong on Wednesday said that 20 selected personnel composed of …
Read MoreThe House of Representatives’ health committee approved on Wednesday the proposed law increasing the bed capacity of the Capitol-owned and -operated Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) in Silay City, Negros Occidental.
House Bill 4763, authored by 3rd District Rep. Jose Francisco Benitez, seeks to …
Read MoreThe National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has approved the creation of a “dam safety committee” which would act as an oversight body between the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) and different agencies involved in dam operations.
“Nagkaroon ng desisyon sa …
Read MoreThe public interest group EcoWaste Coalition said they believe breaking with the traditional New Year’s Eve merrymaking, which uses firecrackers and fireworks, would be a good thing.
EcoWaste campaigner Thony Dizon said Thurday aside from preventing spikes in air pollution and accidents nationwide, discontinuing such …
Read MoreOutgoing Korean Ambassador Han Dong-man on Wednesday turned over to Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. a batch of Korean in-kind donations to the Philippines consisting of 17,664 Covid-19 diagnostic kits, one set of PCR and DNA extraction equipment, and 300 sets of personal protective …
Read MoreA total of 1,520 drivers of traditional public utility jeepneys (TPUJ) have joined the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s (LTFRB) Service Contracting Program (SCP) during its first day of registration and orientation on Wednesday.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, the LTFRB said the …
Read MoreThe Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is targeting to fully open late next year the PHP3.4-billion road network that connects this city and the municipalities of Surallah and Tboli in South Cotabato province.
Basir Ibrahim, DPWH-Region 12 director, said Thursday they expect to …
Read MoreAt least 21 centenarians in Negros Occidental received cash incentives amounting to PHP100,000 each from the provincial government as a way to honor them.
On Wednesday, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson traveled south to lead the cash distribution for the 13 recipients, who are all 100 …
Read MoreThe national government’s vaccination drive against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) will not be tainted by politics, Malacañang assured on Thursday.
In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said President Rodrigo Duterte has made it clear that all priority groups would be provided …
Read MoreThe local government unit (LGU) is gearing up for a house-to-house delivery of 25 kilos of rice as a subsidy for the households here.
City Hall public information officer Dems Rey Demecillo, in an interview Thursday afternoon, said Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo has instructed the …
Read MoreThe Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday clarified a “misinformation” that a learner and three out-of-school youth drowned while submitting self-learning modules in Biñan, Laguna.
“Contrary to news items and social media posts, the incident reports of Schools Division Office (SDO) of Biñan and the …
Read MoreA 5,000-seat world-class sports facility will soon rise at the Jose V. Yap Sports and Recreational Complex (JVYSRC) here.
The groundbreaking ceremony was led on Thursday by Governor Susan Yap, with Vice Governor Carlito David, Mayor Romeo Capitulo of San Jose, members of the Sangguniang …
Read MoreThe Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will soon allow the resumption of work at the affected area of the Skyway extension project in Muntinlupa City.
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, in a Laging Handa briefing Thursday, said the DOLE-National Capital Region (NCR) has recommended …
Read MoreRice sector will remain the priority of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) modernization and industrialization programs next year.
This, after the Senate voted 22-0 to approve the proposed PHP4.5 trillion national budget for 2021 on successive second and third readings on Thursday.
Under the proposed …
Read MorePLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart is set to ramp up its broadband and data services by adding two more fiber cable landing stations in the country next year.
In a statement on Thursday, PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel Pangilinan said PLDT-Smart’s integrated network allows …
Read MoreOutdoor meetings under the canopy of trees seem to be the new norm in the province of Ilocos Norte as more green open spaces are being established to make one productive amid an ongoing national health crisis.
Through the initiative of the Ilocos Norte Tourism …
Read MoreThe Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Philippines, Turkey’s developmental cooperation arm, donated on Thursday PHP1.5 million-worth of sewing machines and equipment to support Manila’s livelihood program for workers hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
The initiative will support Manila’s livelihood project called “Washable Face Mask …
Read MoreThe city government could further relax the curfew restrictions by next month to allow residents to properly celebrate Christmas and New Year.
Dr. Ryan Aplicador, deputy incident commander of the City Inter-Agency Task Force (CIATF) for the Management of Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, said …
Read MoreA former student activist who now works as an environmental development officer in a water district here has encouraged the youth to promote “positive activism” instead of joining an armed struggle against the government.
Maria Dianne Rallon, project development officer of the Metro Cebu Water …
Read MoreThree universities in the Northern Mindanao region made it to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings in Asia this year, joining 11 other universities in the country.
In a statement Wednesday evening, Dr. J. Prospero de Vera, chairman of the Commission on Higher Education …
Read MoreIlocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc declared the city under modified enhance community quarantine (MECQ) starting Friday (Nov. 27) until the spike of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases is contained.
The governor announced this on Wednesday night, prompting residents to beef up their food stocks and …
Read MoreAn executive of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is urging everyone, especially those in the government sector, to enroll in the agency’s “Smarter Philippines Through R&D, Training and Adoption” (SPARTA) program and Freedom of Information (FOI) 101, a course that can be availed …
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte has named former Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Director Maj. Gen. Gilbert de la Cruz Cruz, who recently retired from service, a member of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB).
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed Cruz’s appointment in a media statement.
Cruz was …
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as Presidential Adviser on Clark Programs and Projects.
Duterte’s former aide, Senator Christopher Lawrence”Bong” Go confirmed Arroyo’s appointment to reporters on Thursday.
The Clark Freeport Zone is located in Pampanga, Arroyo’s home province.
After her 10-year …
Read MoreThe Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) on Thursday reported that the majority of intellectual property violators from January to September this year were operating online.
IPOPHL said its office received a total of 139 intellectual property infringement reports for the first nine months …
Read MoreMagat Dam in Northern Luzon’s Isabela province is unlikely to stop releasing excess water soon.
The expected rain from a low-pressure area (LPA) east of Northern Luzon may cause Magat Dam to keep its gate open so it can continue releasing water, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical …
Read MoreFor five consecutive days, more coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients have recovered in Region-12 (Soccsksargen), the regional health office reported Thursday.
Arjohn Gangoso, speaking for the Department of Health–Soccsksargen (DOH-12), said 24 more patients recovered from the virus as of Wednesday evening, raising the total …
Read MorePolicies implemented by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BPS) to further strengthen the industry allowed banks to remain resilient amidst the pandemic, a Security Bank Corporation (Security Bank) official said on Thursday.
During the virtual Security Bank economic forum, Security Bank Executive Vice President and …
Read MoreThe Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) on Thursday said another recipient of the controversial anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia has died.
PAO forensics team chief, Dr. Erwin Erfe, said teenage victim JC Albert Legaspi passed away while undergoing treatment at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City …
Read MoreAfter a month-long intensive training, at least 117 men of the Special Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Active Auxiliary (SCAA) in Borongan City, Eastern Samar are ready to help secure rebel-infested upland communities.
The 45-day intensive training aims to develop their stamina, attitude, and …
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte has appointed his former legal consultant Warren Rex Hernandez Liong to the second-highest position in the Office of the Ombudsman.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed Liong’s appointment as Overall Deputy Ombudsman (ODO) in a statement on Thursday night.
“The Palace confirms that …
Read MoreThe Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) has asked rice farmers to plant high-quality inbred seeds of a recommended variety that could help increase yield by 10 to 15 percent.
DA-PhilRice agriculturist Fredierick Saludez said on Thursday that the use of high-quality inbred seeds …
Read MoreMiss Chinatown beauties and candidates from Mrs. Universe Philippines on Wednesday turned over their donations for the victims of Typhoon Ulysses in Catanduanes and Marikina City during their visit to the Armed Forces of the Philippines general headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
Navy Capt. …
Read MoreBritish firm CD Processing Ltd. has invested PHP583 million in its ore sortation facility in Cebu, a pioneer project approved by the Board of Investment (BOI).
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary and BOI managing head Ceferino Rodolfo told the Philippine News Agency on …
Read MoreA Central Visayas health official on Thursday recommended a wider information drive to educate the people about the efficacy of vaccination against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, Department of Health (DOH)-Central Visayas chief pathologist and spokesperson for Covid- 19, said awareness of …
Read MoreThe province of Pangasinan is still considered insurgency-free despite the sighting of members of the New People’s Army (NPA) that led to the ongoing pursuit operation in the mountainous terrain of this town, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Wednesday.
In an interview, Maj. …
Read MoreThe city government here will open more isolation facilities as part of its proactive response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis.
City Administrator Em Ang said on Thursday the Emergency Operations Center Task Force (EOC-TF) is preparing for the city to have enough accommodations …
Read MoreThe Philippine Crop Insurance Council (PCIC) will roll out its indemnity fund for about 121,000 insured farmers and fisherfolk severely affected by calamities this year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday.
“These are the farmers who reported damage in their insured rice, corn, high-value …
Read MoreThe Philippine Army has recovered a high-powered firearm and explosives in a brief clash with the New People’s Army (NPA) on the outskirts of Paranas, Samar on Wednesday.
In a report sent to journalists on Thursday, the Philippine Army said soldiers fought for 10 minutes …
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