Philippines’ weekly COVID infections jump by 82%
CORONAVIRUS infections in the Philippines rose by 82% to 3,051 in the past week from a week earlier, according to health authorities.
Physical distancing in schools may be relaxed in August
THE GOVERNMENT might ease physical distancing rules in schools holding limited face-to-face classes this school year in areas under the lowest coronavirus alert level, according to Philippine health authorities.
Typhoon-prone households in 2 provinces to get pre-disaster aid under DSWD-UNICEF program
THE PHILIPPINE Social Welfare department and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have launched a program that will provide financial assistance to vulnerable households on the path of an incoming typhoon to help them prepare better for the disaster’s impact.
De Lima undergoes major surgery
SENATOR Leila M. De Lima arrived on Monday at the Manila Doctors Hospital for a major surgery after being granted a five-day medical furlough by a Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court.
2 Abu Sayyaf members surrender in Basilan
TWO Abu Sayyaf group members surrendered in Basilan on Sunday, according to the military.
Comelec starts returning ballot boxes used for random manual audit
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) on Monday started returning the ballot boxes used for the random manual audit to the respective districts of origin.
Sara takes oath as VP before Marcos inauguration
PRESIDENTIAL daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio took her oath as vice-president in her hometown of Davao City late Sunday, days before the presidential inauguration of her running mate in the May 9 election.
70M Filipinos fully vaccinated against the coronavirus
MORE than 70 million Filipinos have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, the government’s vaccine czar said at the weekend.
Land owners give final consent for the opening of Mati airport
THE PRIVATE owners of the land where the Mati City airport is located have given their final consent, paving the way for the commercial opening and expansion of the facility, according to a city official.
Bangsamoro board approves 3 investments worth P734M
THREE companies have been given the green light for their proposed projects in the Bangsamoro with a combined outlay of over P734 million, the regional investment board announced at the weekend.
Offshore wind power development gets solon’s support
A LAWMAKER on Sunday expressed support to the proposal of Norway Chargé d’Affaires Bjorn Jahnsen to establish and develop an offshore wind energy sector in the Philippines.
Marcos admin urged to use tech to address transport problems
A GROUP of transport advocates on Sunday urged President-elect Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to use technology and intelligent support systems to address public transportation challenges.