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Guv Bats For LGUs’ Empowerment To Manage Local Covid Response

Sorsogon Gov. Francis Escudero said there are many best practices that governors and mayors are implementing as a better response to the health crisis.

Parents May Start Registering Kids For Covid-19 Jabs: DOH-7

Parents can now start registering their children aged 5 to 11 as vaccination for the pediatric population in Central Visayas starts in February, a Department of Health in Region 7 official said.

‘Unsung Heroes’ Prepare 2.1M Food Packs For Covid-19 Patients

City hall workers that formed the community kitchen in Cagayan de Oro City have prepared more than 2.1 million food packs from June 2020 up to December 2021 for Covid-19 patients.

‘False And So Damaging:’ Taylor Swift Calls Out Damon Albarn Over Songwriting Ownership

What do you think of Taylor's first tweet of the year? Iconic.

Pampanga’s 11th District Hospital To Rise Soon In Apalit

A new community hospital will soon rise in Pampanga's town to provide local residents better access to medical services.

7 Roads In Eastern Samar Now Classified As National Highway

Various roads in Eastern Samar will be converted into national roads to help improve the road networks in the province and spur economic development and opportunities, particularly in the rural areas.

DPWH Embarks On P43-B Infra Projects In Eastern Visayas

The Department of Public Works and Highways is eyeing to implement PHP43 billion infrastructure projects in Eastern Visayas this year to improve the region’s roads and bridges network.

DTI Mentorship Program Targets Antique Youth, Women

The Department of Trade and Industry in Antique provincial office will hold free online lectures on entrepreneurship for women and the youth through its Kapatid Mentor Me program.

Pampanga Capital Puts Up Vax Sites In Villages

A city government in Pampanga has put up Covid-19 vax sites in some barangays for easy access of the residents and to decongest the major inoculation sites.

94% Of Ilocos Norte’s Target Population Now Vaccinated

Ilocos Norte had surpassed its target to achieve mass protection against Covid-19 and vaccinated around 94 percent of its target, the latest data from the Provincial Health Task Force showed.

Baguio Rolls Out Pharmacy, Drive-Thru Vaccination

The Baguio City government has officially started its pharmacy and drive-thru vax initiative to make the jabs more accessible to the public.

Over 11K Typhoon-Hit Families In Dinagat Get Cash Aid

A total of 11,686 families affected by Typhoon Odette in Dinagat Islands in December last year have received cash aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga.

beep™ Launches First NFC Technology-Based Card Loading

beep™ cardholders can now enjoy real-time loading of their stored value cards straight from their mobile app.

Defensor Rallies Support For Uswag Ilonggo; Cites Good Agenda

Iloilo Governor Athur Defensor believes Uswag Ilonggo Party-list will move Western Visayas to become one of the premier regions in the country.

Subic’s First Hospital To Rise Soon

After decades of planning and preparations, a 100-bed, fully equipped general hospital is finally set to rise in Subic.

South Korea Logs Record 13K New Covid-19 Cases

South Korea on Wednesday reported a record number of new Covid-19 cases for the second day running.

Annual Int’l Peace Conference Calls Forth Collective Action To Promote Peace In Mindanao

The international peace conference recognized an 8-year-old civilian-led peace deal in Mindanao between Islam and Catholic communities, which is still fostering interfaith cooperation and rising popular support for the establishment of international law for peace.

Self-Administered Test Kits Use Nasal, Saliva Samples: RITM

The Department of Health said it will release guidelines on the proper use of the self-administered or home test kits that is no longer need assistance from healthcare workers.

‘No Vax, No Ride’ Policy Part Of State’s Police Powers: DILG

The "no vax, no ride policy" being implemented by the government amid the Covid-19 pandemic is a valid exercise of the state's police power, the Department of the Interior and Local Government defended.

House Pushes For Mandatory Benefits To Health Workers

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a measure granting mandatory continuing benefits to public, private, and barangay health workers during the Covid-19 pandemic and other future public health emergencies.

DOTr Begins Inspection Of Brand-New PNR Clark Trains

The Department of Transportation has begun the inspection of trains purchased for the Philippine National Railways Clark Phase 1 project in Valenzuela City on Wednesday.

PRRD Wants ‘Odette’ Victims Safely Sheltered, Vaccinated

President Rodrigo Duterte wants the government to build safe temporary shelters for the families affected by Typhoon Odette in the far-flung communities.

‘Iconic’ Binondo-Intramuros Bridge Ready By Holy Week 2022

The Binondo-Intramuros Bridge project is nearly 90 percent finished and expected to open to the public by Holy Week this year.

PH Did ‘A Good Job’ In Pandemic Response: Nograles Cites WHO

The Philippine government has done a good job in battling the Covid-19 despite its limited capacities, Malacañang said following the remarks of Vice President Leni Robredo of alleged lapses in the country's pandemic response.

Antigen Self-Test Kits Now Available In Baguio Villages

Baguio City government has brought antigen test kits for Covid-19 in village halls and district health centers covering residents who want to undergo testing at the comfort of their homes.

BARMM Lawmaker Eyes Office For PWDs

A member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority filed a bill that would establish more programs for the welfare of persons with disabilities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

11 Pangasinan Police Chiefs ‘Transferred’ Ahead Of May Elections

Some police personnel in Pangasinan have been rotated in relation to the upcoming national and local elections.

DOT Sees ‘Better Days’ For Baguio Tourism Amid Restrictions

Despite the increasing threat of the Omicron variant, the Baguio City government did not close its doors to tourists again but only enforced stricter border measures against unvaccinated individuals.

Youth For The Environment Gather For Climate Action At The Klimathon Finalist Showcase

Following the compilation of the best ideas from Filipino youth by the Climate Change Commission and Nestlé Philippines, ten teams advanced to the final round, providing them the opportunity to propose novel and practical solutions to critical climate concerns.

Defensor Believes Uswag Ilonggo’s 5-Point Agenda Is Best For The Region

Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor believes that the regional party-list Uswag Ilonggo's 5-point program, as well as its goal and vision, are what will propel Western Visayas to become one of the country's premier regions.

How Davao City Built Mental Wellness Center For Homeless

Some mentally-challenged or "palaboy" in Davao have now found a safe haven that will help them transform for the rest of their lives.

Davao City Lifts Negative RT-PCR Requirement For Health Cards

The Davao City local government is no longer requiring a negative RT-PCR or antigen test to get health cards from the city health office.

NTF To Roll Out ‘Resbakuna Sa Botika’ In Baguio Wednesday

The National Task Force Against Covid-19 would help accelerate the rollout of booster shots in Baguio City, expanding its “Resbakuna sa Botika” program.

Ilocos Provincial Hospital Boosts Health Services

Following the upgrading of its facilities and improvement of health services, Ilocos provincial hospital is set to engage the services of private medical practitioners as visiting physicians, consultants, and specialists.

IATF To Tackle Possible Alert Level De-Escalation In NCR

The Covid-19 task to discuss the possible de-escalation of Metro Manila from Alert Level 3 to the less strict Alert Level 2, following the downward trend in reported Covid-19 cases.

SBMA Imposes Stricter Hotel Protocols To Ensure Visitors’ Safety

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority has imposed stricter safety protocols in all hotels in Subic to ensure the health and safety of visitors amid reports of increasing Covid-19 cases.

No Physical Contact During Campaign, DILG Warns Poll Bets

"Violators will be meted with penalties..," The Department of the Interior and Local Government warned candidates against various forms of physical contact ahead of the start of the campaign period for the May elections.

Booster Dose Increases Neutralizing Antibodies Vs. Severe Covid

Here's why a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is important:

2 Antigen Self-Test Kits Get Green Light From FDA

The two home self-testing antigen kits for Covid-19 are finally approved both of which will be sold in FDA-licensed drug outlets.

GMA 7 And GTV Reign Supreme In 2021 Nationwide TV Ratings

GMA Network further demonstrates the power of uniting Filipinos as it keeps its stronghold in terms of nationwide viewership and reach for full year 2021.

Zambo City Ready For 3-Day Regional Vaccination Days

All is set for the conduct of the three-day Regional Vaccination Days in Zamboanga City.

DAR-Funded Processing Center To Boost Livelihood In Antique

The processing center for the Nagbangi Agrarian Reform Cooperative in Antique is expected to boost the livelihood of the local food processors in the province’s upland municipality.

DTI Mentorship Program Targets Antique Youth, Women

The Department of Trade and Industry in Antique will hold free online lectures on entrepreneurship for women and the youth through its Kapatid Mentor Me program.

Over 3K Pangasinenses Benefit From Cops’ 5Ps Project

Pangasinenses from high-risk geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas are expected to benefit from the community projects of the Pangasinan Police Provincial Office.

W. Visayas Schools Urged To Prepare For F2F Classes Expansion

Schools in the Western Visayas region to prepare for the expansion of the face-to-face classes now that there are no learners in classrooms.

Manila Bans All Public Chinese NY Festivities

The city government of Manila has canceled all public celebrations of the Chinese New Year, which falls on February 1.

Phoenix Subsidiary In Vietnam Gets First ISO Certification

Phoenix Petroleum's Vietnam-based subsidiary has earned a quality management certification from the International Organization for Standardization, demonstrating the company's dedication to providing high-quality products and services.

Gov’t To Start Vaxxing 5-11 Years Old By Feb. 4: Galvez

The government will start administrating formulated Covid-19 vaccine to children aged 5 to 11 years old by February 4, National Task Force Against Covid-19 chief implementer, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., said.

‘Odette’-Hit Farmers In Antique Get Agri Loans

Farmers who were impacted by Typhoon Odette in Antique will be able to apply for a three-year loan from the Department of Agriculture.