DoH reports 5,790 more infections, 19,191 total deaths
THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DoH) reported 5,790 coronavirus infections on Sunday, bringing the total to 1.14 million.
Mindanao general named new army chief by Duterte
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has appointed a general from Mindanao as his new Army chief, according to the presidential palace.
Stimulus package, Charter change to be prioritized
CONGRESSMEN will discuss priority measures with senators including a third stimulus package amid a coronavirus pandemic.
Cash aid proponent says community-led food banks a valuable part of pandemic response
THE LEGISLATOR who is pushing for an across-the-board cash aid for Filipinos supports the emergence of community pantries, saying these initiatives contribute to an “all hands-on deck” response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bill filed on cash aid for pregnant informal sector workers
A SENATOR filed a measure last week seeking to provide cash aid for pregnant workers in the informal sector.
House to tackle magistrate’s impeachment on Monday
HOUSE Majority leader Martin G. Romualdez said his committee will immediately act on the proposal to impeach Supreme Court Associate Justice Mario Victor F. Leonen upon orders of the House Speaker as session resumes today.
Senator calls for extension of fund validity, citing low utilization of transport sector aid
A SENATOR on Sunday sought the extension of the validity of Bayanihan II funds until yearend, citing a report on the low utilization of allocations for transport sector workers who lost their livelihood due to the pandemic.
Bill on bank account for every Filipino to be filed this week
THE PROPOSED law that will require the government to provide a bank account to every citizen will be filed this week, its proponent Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian said. “This is the fastest way to promote financial inclusion in our country,” he said in a phone interview.
Samal gov’t tells resorts to invest in facilities after gender discrimination incident
SAMAL Mayor Al David T. Uy called on tourism establishments to ensure that they have suitable and enough facilities that will cater to everyone following an alleged discrimination incident between a transgender woman and the management of a popular beach resort last week.
Five-hour blaze hits Philippine hospital treating COVID-19 patients
MANILA - Firefighters put out a blaze early on Sunday at one of the Philippines' largest hospitals that had prompted the evacuation of dozens...
Private sector partners up with gov’t to vaccinate more Filipinos
Top brands, private healthcare providers, and malls have collaborated with the government to launch the Ingat Angat Bakuna Lahat campaign to promote the vaccination of more Filipinos against the.
“With Ingat Angat Bakuna Lahat,...
Philippines adds Oman, UAE to travel ban list amid spread of Indian COVID variant
The Philippine government has expanded its travel ban to include Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a bid to prevent the spread...