MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday said it has yet to receive notices of closure from private educational institutions whose operations were affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. “We haven’t received notice of closure from educational institutions. Usually, if a company ceased operations, they must notify the DOLE on […]
PRRD Cabinet approves ‘one-seat-apart’ policy in public transport
DAVAO CITY– As the government revives the economy from the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, President Rodrigo Duterte’s Cabinet has approved a one-seat-apart policy for public transport, Malacañang said Tuesday. In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said this was among the economic cluster’s recommendations “unanimously” approved during the 48th […]
11 Filipinos among Asia’s top 100 scientists
MANILA – Eleven Filipinos were included on the 2020 list of The Asian Scientist 100 magazine’s most outstanding researchers, which acknowledges the success of the region’s best and brightest. “I am proud. Eleven out of 100 among so many Asian countries is a sizable share. Two are heads of DOST (Department of Science and Technology) agencies […]
Suspected female Indonesian terrorist, 2 others nabbed in Sulu
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Government security forces on Saturday arrested an Indonesian woman believed to be a suicide bomber, and two others in a law enforcement operation in Jolo, Sulu, the military said. Brig. Gen. William Gonzales, commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu, said Indonesian national Rezky Fantasya Rullie alias Cici; Inda Nurhaina, wife of Abu […]
2.4M Filipino children susceptible to measles: DOH
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) said that 2.4 million Filipino children are vulnerable to contracting measles, thus the department is targeting to vaccinate them. “Kapag tiningnan po natin iyong ating datos, ang nakalagay po sa amin 2.4 million na mga bata na nagkukulang o vulnerable sila ngayon para magkaroon ng tigdas. So iyan po iyong […]
Duterte to Cayetano, Velasco : Resolve leadership issue or else
DAVAO CITY — Fed up with intramurals at the House of Representatives, President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday night urged speakership rivals House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco to resolve their leadership tussle or else he would fix the problem himse Duterte’s threat came after senators warned that the move of […]
No sail policy up in Siargao and Bucas Grande islands
BUTUAN CITY – Surigao del Norte’s provincial government has ordered a temporary “no sail policy” to Siargao and Bucas Grande islands starting Monday following the implementation of strict quarantine protocols and contact tracing in the area. In a directive released on Friday, Governor Francisco T. Matugas ordered the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine Ports Authority, Philippine […]
DepEd assures to help parents, teachers as classes start
MANILA – Barely two days before classes officially start on Monday, the Department of Education assures that it will help parents and students cope with the online blended mode of learning. “May mga pagsasanay, trainings na ginagawa po ang ating Kagawaran ng Edukasyon para ang mga magulang pati po ang ating mga guro, of course, ay mahasa […]
NPC issues ‘Do’s, Don’ts’ for online classes
MANILA – The National Privacy Commission (NPC) on Friday released a list of “do’s and don’ts” for online classes ahead of the opening of the school year 2020-2021 through blended learning in public schools next week. The guidelines, published in NPC Bulletin No. 16, aims to help students, parents, teachers, and schools at safeguarding sensitive personal […]
Morales, 9 other top PhilHealth execs charged before Ombudsman
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday formally endorsed to the Office of the Ombudsman the complaint against senior officials including the chief of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). In his letter to Ombudsman Samuel Martires, Justice Undersecretary Adrian Ferdinand Sugay said the complaint of the National Bureau of Investigation on irregularities in […]
Palace counts on timely passage of 2021 budget
MANILA – Saying members of the House of Representatives seemed to have settled the speakership dispute, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday said lawmakers have to respond to President Rodrigo Dutete’s appeal to pass the proposed PHP4.5-trillion budget for 2021 without delay. “Tingin ko tapos na naman po iyong controversy ‘no at ang talagang paulit-ulit na pakiusap ni […]
Covid-19 infects 196 health workers, 54 front-liners in Caraga
BUTUAN CITY – A total of 196 healthcare workers and 54 other front-liners have been infected in Caraga Region since the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic was declared in March this year, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday. The number of healthcare workers infected represent 15 percent of the total infection in the region and […]
PLDT begins clean-up of idle copper cables
MANILA – As PLDT Inc. continues its nationwide fiber network upgrade, the integrated telecommunications company has also launched a clean-up drive to remove copper cables that are no longer in use. In a statement on Wednesday, PLDT said its cleanup drive complies with national and local laws that require utility companies to repair or remove sagging […]