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OCTA Research (Dr. Guido David/X) The weekly Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila decreased to 19.9 percent as of Jan. 2, the OCTA Research said on Thursday, Jan. 4. OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said Metro Manila’s positivity rate was 24.7 percent on Dec. 26. “The positivity rate peaked …

CITY OF SANTA ROSA, Laguna – A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured after he was allegedly hacked by his stepfather on Wednesday afternoon, January 3, in Daang Bakal, Barangay Tagapo, this city. POLICE arrested a man for allegedly hacking his 13-year-old stepson in Santa Rosa City, Laguna on January 3. …

In celebration of the Philippine Tropical Fabric (PTF) Month, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) encouraged government agencies to wear uniforms made from the country’s tropical fabrics. DOST showcases tropical fabric products (Screen grab from Facebook live of Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon) In an interview with Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon on …

ILIGAN CITY – The 1st Infantry Division has condemned the ambush of three intelligence soldiers in Munai, Lanao del Norte in which two of them were killed and one was wounded. MAP of Lanao del Norte with the town of Munai highlighted. Major Gen. Gabriel C. Viray III, 1st ID …

ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)-Iloilo chapter lamented the negative impact of the long and massive power blackout in this city, Iloilo province, and the rest of Panay Island. A SHOP in Iloilo City is forced to use a generator due to a blackout. (Arnold …

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Jan. 3 said the northeast monsoon or “amihan” may still bring rains to Luzon. Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group In its 4 p.m. bulletin, PAGASA said Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Aurora, and Quezon will have cloudy skies with …

ILOILO CITY – Following the ongoing massive blackout that hit Panay Island, the Department of Energy (DOE) reiterated on Wednesday the reminder to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to adhere to its responsibilities as system operator (SO). “NGCP is in a position to anticipate system disturbance such …

Photo taken by Bong Son/ MANILA BULLETIN Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna announced that the city government has already begun accepting business permit renewal applications for 2024. The mayor urged all business owners in Manila to use the “GO! Manila App” to settle their business renewals and pay business taxes and …

The Philippines is set to implement at least three measures that would stop the proliferation of terrorism financing, or the entry of funds from abroad to finance terrorist activities, an official of the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said. AMLC Secretariat Executive Director Matthew David speaks to the media a Palace …

Two bombs exploded minutes apart on Wednesday at a commemoration for a prominent Iranian general slain in a U.S. drone strike in 2020, officials in Iran said. The explosions killed at least 95 people and wounded at least 211, as the Middle East remains on edge over Israel's war on …