House OK’s measure that seeks to regulate parking fees, standards
THE HOUSE of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill that seeks to regulate parking fees and standards.
Drug war records have no security aspect — opposition lawmaker
RECORDS of President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s deadly war on drugs do not have national security implications, a senator said on Wednesday, citing a Supreme Court ruling in 2018.
DoST proposes P2-B budget to establish virology institute
THE DEPARTMENT of Science and Technology (DoST) has proposed a P2-billion budget for the establishment of the proposed Virology Institute of the Philippines, which will conduct research and development on diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics.
Tourism department resumes COVID-19 testing subsidy for local travel
THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism announced Wednesday that it is resuming the subsidy program for coronavirus testing for domestic leisure trips after travel restrictions were lifted between the NCR-Plus and areas under a modified general quarantine level.
Energy department says ensuring backup sources to protect vaccines
THE ENERGY department on Wednesday said it is already monitoring whether distribution utilities are ensuring reliable and stable supply of energy in cold storage facilities for coronavirus vaccines.
Local governments required to set up holding areas for arrested health protocol violators
LOCAL government units are now required to set up holding areas for arrested violators of health protocols, based on the new guidelines jointly released by three agencies.
Storm Dante leaves at least 3 dead as it veers west over Luzon mainland
THREE people were reported dead while one was missing as tropical storm Dante struck several parts in the southern and central parts of the country, according to the national disaster council.
Maynilad installs solar power farm at La Mesa pumping station
MAYNILAD Water Services, Inc. recently launched its new 1-megawatt solar power farm located inside the La Mesa Compound in Quezon City.
Senator calls for probe on rotational brownouts
A SENATOR on Wednesday called for an investigation of the rotational blackouts experienced in some areas of Luzon since the start of the week.
Senator wants Metro Davao expanded to 14 cities and towns
A SENATOR has called for the inclusion of another four towns in the envisioned Metro Davao area, bringing to 14 the local government units that will be under the proposed Metropolitan Davao Development Authority (MDDA).
COVID-19 deaths top 21,000; more Pfizer shots on the way
CORONAVIRUS deaths in the Philippines rose to more than 21,000 on Tuesday after health authorities reported 46 more deaths.
Duterte says records on deadly drug war a national security issue
THE PHILIPPINES won’t give full access to records on its deadly war on drugs and anti-insurgency drive, President Rodrigo R. Duterte said on Monday night, citing national security concerns.