Gov’t mulls relaxing restrictions on vaccinated seniors
THE Philippine government may soon allow vaccinated seniors to go outside of their residences for non-essential activities, the Trade department said on Monday as the country aims to further reopen its economy.
Guidelines on senior citizen, PWD discount for online buys now under consolidation
THE GOVERNMENT will soon release online discount guidelines for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWD), the Anti Red Tape Authority (ARTA) said.
Senator asks gov’t to ease restrictions on vaccinated local, foreign tourists
A SENATOR called on the government to ease restrictions on fully vaccinated local and foreign tourists to boost the reopening of the industry.
Former High Court justice presents to Duterte draft bill marking PHL’s maritime claim
A FORMER Supreme Court justice has presented to President Rodrigo R. Duterte a draft bill that will specifically name and identify the maritime features that is claimed by the Philippines in the South China Sea.
Bangsamoro gov’t allocates P47-M for renovation of halal verification lab
THE BANGSAMORO region’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has allotted P47 million for the renovation of a halal verification laboratory, which is expected to be completed by July.
Dumaguete City to tap more schools as isolation facilities as COVID-19 cases increase
DUMAGUETE City’s local team managing the coronavirus pandemic has asked the Education department to allow more schools to be used as isolation facilities as cases continue to increase.
1M more CoronaVac doses arrive from China
A MILLION more doses of CoronaVac from China arrived in Manila on Sunday, in a boost to the government’s vaccination drive.
Political opposition told to consolidate to defeat ruling party
THE POLITICAL opposition should set aside their differences and welcome traditional politicians opposed to the ruling administration to defeat the latter’s bets in the 2022 elections, analysts said.
MinDA opposes Agus-Pulangi hydropower privatization
THE MINDANAO Development Authority (MinDA) has taken a stand against the privatization of the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex, a major green energy source that is due for rehabilitation that could cost up to P20 billion.
Suspected Abu Sayyaf bomber killed in Basilan police operation
A SUSPECTED bomb-maker of the Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf group was killed Saturday morning by police after allegedly resisting arrest based on a court-issued warrant.
Group of more than 300 IP members rescued from suspected human trafficking syndicate
A GROUP of more than 300 members of an indigenous people (IP) community originally from the country’s south, suspected to have been brought to Manila “by a syndicate for manual labor,” were rescued Friday upon their arrival at the port.
Cigarettes worth P4M bound for Australia seized in Manila
A SHIPMENT declared as “paper hand towel” but contained over 2,500 reams of cigarettes bound for Australia was seized at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, the Bureau of Customs announced Sunday.