Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Quezon Governor Angelina Tan convened a crucial meeting to establish a partnership between the national and local governments for the comprehensive implementation of Universal Health Care. Photo from DOH Facebook page In the meeting on Dec. 11, Herbosa pledged to create ambulatory …
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Health workers staged a lunch break protest on Tuesday, Dec. 12, to strongly criticize the Marcos administration for the “non-payment” of hard-earned Covid-19 allowances and performance-based bonuses. Photo from Alliance of Health Workers – AHW National Facebook page Workers from Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center, San Lazaro Hospital, and Fabella …
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Leaders from the Catholic Church in the Philippines on Tuesday, Dec. 12, are urging global leaders to make a “strong” decision to phase out fossil fuels and prioritize the well-being of people at the COP 28 climate talks in Dubai. Photo from Pixabay “Thousands of us came to COP28 with …
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Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan and (right) Barangay Chair Evelyn de Guzman both wearing facemasks while attending a crowded event in Manila. (JERRY S. TAN) Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan urged the public to wear face masks in crowded places amid the rising cases of Covid-19. In a statement released on Tuesday, …
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The local governments of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela (Camanava) has announced the traffic scheme to help motorists during Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Parade of Stars that will pass though the cities’ roads on Saturday, Dec. 16. Photo credit to Mayor Along Malapitan Facebook Page/MANILABULLETIN According to the Camanava …
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Jeffrey “Ka Eric” Celiz (left) and Lorraine Badoy (Facebook) SMNI program anchors Jeffrey “Ka Eric” Celiz and Lorraine Badoy were allowed to walk free from detention in the House of Representatives on late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 12 due to humanitarian reasons. The decision to release the two resulted from a …
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The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) on Tuesday, Dec. 12, announced the shift to online classes due to the transport strike scheduled for later this week. University of the Philippines Diliman The Pagkakaisa ng Samahan ng Mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) announced another transport strike on Dec. 14 …
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday, Dec. 12, said there is a need to continue strengthening houses and buildings constructed years ago to lessen the number of potential casualties from earthquake occurrences. (DOST) “We need to strengthen our building preparedness, and that is where the solution would …
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Alleged poison seller Kenneth Law will face at least one first-degree murder charge in connection with a death in Ontario, CBC News has learned. The upgraded count signals another significant shift in the way authorities approach the case. At least 1 of 14 2nd-degree murder charges will be upgraded, CBC …
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Prices of tilapia have slightly increased ahead of the holiday season, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. Agriculture Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa disclosed on Monday, Dec. 11, that the price of the commodity went up from P140 to P145 this week. “Yung tilapia bahagyang tumaas ng limang piso from P140 …
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