COVID-19 infections nearing 400,000 with 7,539 deaths — DoH
THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DoH) reported 2,442 coronavirus infections on Sunday, bringing the total to 396,395.
Lawmaker urges DoF to defer 12% tax on low-cost housing
A LAWMAKER wants the Department of Finance (DoF) to suspend the imposition of a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on low-cost housing — set to take effect next year — amid a coronavirus pandemic.
Law office, tour operator probed for Wirecard
GOVERNMENT agents are investigating a law office and tour operator for alleged links to German payment company Wirecard AG, whose collapse had been blamed on mismanagement, according to the Justice department.
Nationwide round-up (11/08/20)
CIVIL society and church organizations have jointly called on the government to stop using the current automated election system of Smartmatic, citing problems in past polls “that far outweighed the benefits.”
Regional Updates (11/08/20)
ENVIRONMENT Secretary Roy A. Cimatu has formed a composite team that will investigate quarrying operations around Mayon Volcano, and establish if these were the culprit for the lahar flow that killed at least six residents at the height of typhoon Rolly last week.
DPWH reports 25 contractors blacklisted since 2016; Duterte tells corrupt officials to ‘resign now’
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Friday that it has so far blacklisted 25 contractors since 2016 as President Rodrigo...
Major brands vow to maintain prices for ‘noche buena’ goods
SEVERAL manufacturers of food products traditionally used for the Christmas eve feast, or noche buena, have committed not to raise prices this year, according...
Health dep’t to adjust protocols on Avigan trials to reach 100 patients; 2,092 new...
THE Health department on Friday said it will adjust protocols for its trials on the anti-flu drug Avigan after facing challenges in recruiting patients,...
Red Cross chair says Duterte misled in ‘greedy’ remark
THE Philippine Red Cross chairperson, Senator Richard J. Gordon, did not take offense in President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s remark that the humanitarian organization is...
New management structure set on COVID-19 vaccination program
A NEW management structure for the coronavirus vaccination program has been formalized with the appointed “vaccine czar,” Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr., as head.
Palace...
Manila Bay water quality monitoring system launched
By Angelica Y. Yang
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with the SM Group and with support from the Pasay City...
Better or worse? SWS survey shows mixed expectations on quality of life
AN almost equal percentage of adult Filipinos expect their personal quality-of- life in the next 12 months to either improve, worsen, or stay the...