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PNP Daily Covid-19 Cases Down By 69% In 1 Week

For the first time in more than a week, the number of daily Covid-19 cases in the police force decreased to less than 200.

Gordon Urges DOH To Use Saliva Test To Increase Testing Capacity

Senator Richard J. Gordon has urged the Department of Health in augmenting its testing capabilities through the administration of saliva tests amidst a rise in Covid-19 cases across the country.

BRP Ang Pangulo Provides Medical Aid To 926 More Patients

The presidential yacht converted into a floating hospital has extended medical aid to another 926 residents of Dinagat Islands in its latest mission last week.

DepEd Urges Personnel, Learners To Participate In Vax Drive

The Department of Education has encouraged personnel and learners to participate in the national government's vaccination drive which has expanded to the pediatric population.

145 New Covid-19 Cases Among Overseas Filipinos: DFA

The Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday reported 145 new Covid-19 cases among Filipinos living abroad over the previous week.

Early Printing Gives Comelec Time To Prepare For Contingencies

The printing of the official ballots for this year's elections was "way earlier" than the schedule followed for the similar procedure during the 2019 polls to prepare for unforeseen events, the Commission on Elections said.

Call Of Duty Presents First Filipino Arnis Master From WWII To Play In Vanguard

Call of Duty Vanguard has added the first-ever playable Pinay operator to the franchise, giving Filipino gamers something new to look forward to.

Turkish Scientists Begin Testing Drug To Treat Advanced Cancer

Turkish scientists have begun the Phase 1 studies of a drug developed for patients with recurrent, metastatic, or advanced lung cancer.

MMDA, DOTR Launch Mobile Vaccination Drive At PITX

The mobile vaccination drive at PITX aims to accommodate more people to get their Covid-19 vaccination doses and booster shots in more locations.

‘No Vax, No Ride’ Necessary To Preserve Safe Travel: DOTr

The Department of Transportation reiterated that the “no vaccine, no ride” policy in public transportation is “legally valid” and necessary to help "maintain and preserve safe travel".

Cops Build Water Tank For Ifugao Far-Flung Community

About 20 families in a far-flung community in Ifugao will now benefit from the concrete community water tank that will make potable water accessible to the residents.

M&M Characters Get A Makeover, With A Focus On Emotions Rather Than Gender

Would you eat the NEW M&Ms and believe their look matches your mood?

Manila Baywalk Water Quality Improving: DENR

The national government's continuing rehabilitation of Manila Bay has considerably lowered the level of coliform bacteria in the natural harbor's water bordering the Baywalk area.

Zamboanga City Holds Vaccine Booster Day

Zamboanga City government on Saturday held its vaccine booster day to increase the protection of its constituents amid the threat posed by the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 in the province.

More Cagayan Green-Gray Infra To Control Riverbank Erosion Pushed

Village officials in Baggao, Cagayan province, are being encouraged to grow bamboo and indigenous plants to prevent further erosion of the riverbank.

How Recyclers Are Helping Win The War Against Plastic Waste

This is the story of Pinoy rubbish pickers and junkshops who, in their own unique manner, helped to stem the stream of garbage.

‘Too Early’ To Project NCR’s De-Escalation To Alert Level 2: DOH

The Department of Health on Saturday said it is still too early to say if Metro Manila could de-escalate to less strict Alert Level 2 by February.

Cimatu Reiterates Call To Amend Wildlife Law To Protect PH Eagle

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy A. Cimatu renewed his call on lawmakers to amend the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 to ensure stricter penalties amid the increasing number of Philippine eagle rescues during the pandemic.

Briones Urges Teachers To Decide On Covid-19 Jab

Saying that the coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination is not mandatory but is “highly encouraged for the greater interest,” Education Secretary Leonor Briones said.

57M Filipinos Already Fully Vaccinated

The National Covid-19 vaccination dashboard showed 59,716,484 individuals have received at least the first dose of the primary series while 6,077,315 got their booster or additional doses.

Pasig Village Allots P500-K For Last Batch Of College Scholars

A barangay in Pasig City on Friday disbursed PHP500,000 to pay for the tuition fees of the last batch of its college scholars this coming semester.

Smart Agri Tech Available For Small-Scale Farmers

With the government's continuous investments in smart agriculture technologies, small-scale farmers can now embrace affordable solutions to assist them to speed up and enhance productivity.

PNR Bicol To Begin Construction Q1 2022

The first package of the Philippine National Railways Bicol project will begin construction in the first quarter of the year.

Go Reassures Continued Support To Education Sector Amid Pandemic

Senator Bong Go vows to support and pursue measures that would strengthen the education sector and promote the best interest and welfare of students and teachers.

World Vision Lauds New Philippine Law Prohibiting Child Marriage

World Vision lauds the recent passage of a new law recognizing Pinoy child marriage as a form of abuse, ensuring that children are loved, protected, and cared for not only at home but also in the community.

Belle Poised To Dazzle Viewers In “Daylight: The Concert” On January 29

WATCH: Rising star Belle Mariano is ready to illuminate 2022 with her vibrant performances as she headlines her first-ever digital concert “Daylight,” happening on January 29 via KTX.ph and TFC IPTV.

Kiss N Tell Explores The Concept Of Being A ‘Rebound’ In “Lundag”

LISTEN: After being a finalist in HIMIG 11th edition, OPM band Kiss N Tell is ready to broaden its horizon by releasing its sophomore single “Lundag” under ABS-CBN’s rock and alternative label DNA Music.

Vax Drive Eyes Private Pharmacies, Clinics Nationwide

The Department of Health is targeting to expand the vax drive in pharmacies nationwide by mid-February.

2GO Moves 500 Tons Of Critical Goods To Typhoon-Hit Areas

In the aftermath of Typhoon Odette, 2GO Sea Solutions has provided free port-to-port transportation of 500 tons of humanitarian materials from Manila to heavily typhoon-affected communities in the Philippines.

Cebu Guv Gives Out Cash Cards To ‘Odette’ Victims

Cebu City Governor Gwendolyn Garcia distributes cash cards that can be used to buy housing materials as well as food and other basic necessities to help families rebuild their houses damaged by Typhoon Odette.

Caraga Starts Rehab Of Rice Farms Hit By ‘Odette’

The Department of Agriculture in Caraga reported the arrival of 1,500 bags of certified seeds that will be distributed to rice farmers whose farms were devastated by Typhoon Odette.

Baguio, Ilagan Hailed As 2022 Asean Clean Tourist Cities

The cities of Baguio and Ilagan in the provinces of Benguet and Isabela are among this year's Asean Clean Tourist Cities awardees, the Department of Tourism announced Thursday.

DAR Gives ‘Buhay Sa Gulay’ Starter Kits In Kidapawan

The Department of Agrarian Reform in North Cotabato gave farming starter kits to a farmer’s group in Kidapawan City to help its members start a sustainable livelihood project.

570 Unvaxxed Commuters Get Covid-19 Jabs In QC

Hundreds of unvaccinated commuters apprehended in Quezon City have received their first dose of Covid-19 jabs since the implementation of the "no vaccination, no ride" policy on Monday.

Legazpi Bishop Issues New Guidelines For Church Activities

The Diocese of Legazpi on Thursday issued an updated guideline on church activities as a measure to help prevent a surge of Covid-19.

NegOcc Police Reactivates Provincial Media Security Task Force

The Negros Occidental Police has reactivated the local media security task force to ensure protection for journalists and media workers during the coverage of the May 2022 elections.

Sara Returns To Siargao, Extends More Aid To Distressed Residents

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte and members of her “UniTeam” went back to Siargao Island on Thursday to check the situation and oversee the continuing relief and rehabilitation efforts being undertaken for the victims of Typhoon Odette in the province.

Vax In Pharmas To Help Marikina Hit Daily Booster Shots Target

The accredited pharmacy for the “Resbakuna sa Botika” program in Marikina City is expected to serve a maximum of 200 recipients daily, Mayor Marcy Teodoro said.

Home-Bound Persons Exempt From ‘No Vax, No Ride’ Policy: DOTr

Individuals going home—whether bound for Metro Manila or away to a province—are now exempt from the “no vaccine, no ride” policy in public transportation in the National Capital Region.

Vax Policy In F2F Classes Aims To Protect, Not Discriminate

The Department of Education said Thursday its requirement of coronavirus vaccination for teaching and non-teaching personnel who will participate in limited face-to-face classes is to prevent the spread of the virus, not a discrimination.

PH To Focus On Pfizer, Moderna For Pediatric Vaccination

The government expects the increase of vaccine demand for pediatric vaccination as they will soon start vaccinating children aged 5 to 11 years old, National Task Force against Covid-19 chief implementer, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., said Thursday.

‘Resbakuna Sa Botika’ Offers More Access To Covid-19 Vax

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno lauded the government and private sector, particularly the country’s leading drug stores, for offering additional access to Covid-19 vaccines through “Resbakuna sa Botika” program.

2°C-8°C Booster Jabs Available At Pharmacies: Galvez

Aged 18 years old and above may avail themselves of the booster shots in select Metro Manila branches, National Task Force against Covid-19 chief implementer, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., said.

Japan Gives $4.2-M For Shelter, Health Response To Odette-Hit PH

Japan and the International Organization for Migration have exchanged diplomatic notes for approximately PHP215.9 million projects that would provide shelter and medical equipment to provinces heavily affected by Typhoon Odette in parts of the Philippines.

Packaging Responsibility Bill To Address Plastic Waste Problem

Deputy Speaker Camille Villar said there is an urgent need to pass the packaging responsibility as consumers generate more single-use packaging and plastics from online purchases amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Health Care Workers’ Benefits To Continue In 2022: DOH

The distribution of Covid-19 benefits to health care workers will continue in 2022, the Department of Health announced Thursday, in acknowledgment of their efforts to react to the epidemic.

DSWD-13 Sends 200K Food Packs, Other Items To ‘Odette’ Victims

A month after Typhoon Odette's devastation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga reported its augmentation drive to aid the affected residents in the different provinces of the region.

More Housing Projects For Taal Eruption Victims Underway

The government is eyeing more resettlement housing projects for the victims of the Taal volcano eruption in Batangas province, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development said Wednesday.

1K Post Office Employees Get Booster Jabs

Some 1,000 frontline personnel received their booster shots against Covid-19 during the recent Post Office’s first booster vax drive.

Baguio Preps Telemedicine Platform For Covid Patients At Home

Baguio City government is preparing a system that will provide a telemedicine digital platform called “Bantay Covid” to serve patients who are on home quarantine or isolation due to the Covid-19.