Ballot printing delayed, says Comelec
PRINTING of ballots for the May elections has been delayed due to “technical factors,” the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.
Gov’t eyes streamlined travel process
The Anti-Red Tape Authority has partnered with several agencies to streamline the process for local travel amid a coronavirus pandemic.
Government workers get COVID leave benefit
GOVERNMENT employees who contract coronavirus disease or become probable cases in line with official duty can take time off from work during the quarantine, isolation and treatment period without being charged from their leave credits, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced Wednesday.
Gov’t mulls incentives for vaccinators in pharmacies
THE NATIONAL government is looking at possible incentives for vaccinators who will participate in inoculation drives in select drugstores, a pandemic official said on Wednesday.
DoTr eyeing transport terminals as vaccination sites
THE TRANSPORTATION department on Wednesday said that it is considering using integrated transport terminals, train stations and expressways as vaccination sites.
Senators slams DA over fish import for typhoon-hit areas
SENATORS on Wednesday slammed the Agriculture department’s approval to import 60,000 metric tons (MT) of fish for areas affected by last month’s typhoon.
12 towns in Southern Leyte found to have contaminated water post-typhoon Odette
A DOZEN of the 18 towns and one city in Southern Leyte have been found to have contaminated water supply with bacteria levels that make it unsafe for drinking, according to the regional health office.
1Sambayan coalition endorses 7 senatorial bets of Robredo camp
OPPOSITION coalition 1Sambayan on Wednesday endorsed seven of the 12 senatorial candidates of presidential aspirant Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo, excluding in the list personalities who have been considered as enablers of the current administration.
Solons welcome return of in-person classes but want DepEd to take further steps
MEMBERS of the House of Representatives welcomed the Education department’s move allowing limited face-to-face classes in areas that are under the two lowest alert levels for coronavirus, but at the same time called on the agency to include more measures to make learning more accessible and safer for students.
Philippines to vaccinate 77 million by end-March
THE PHILIPPINES aims to fully vaccinate 77 million people against the coronavirus by the end of March, according to the presidential palace, as the government tries to boost defenses against more contagious variants.
DoH chief says COVID cases may be slowing; 28,471 more infected
THE PHILIPPINES posted 28,471 coronavirus infections on Tuesday, bringing the total to 3.27 million.
Comelec to finish printing ballots by April, says official
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) will start printing ballots for the May elections this week and expects to finish it by April, according to its deputy executive director.