KARACHI, Pakistan – Australia is facing the regular emergence of new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus more than five years since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic. The latest variant – LP.8.1 – is on the rise, making up close to one in five Covid-19 cases in New South Wales, local broadcaster SBS News reported Wednesday. It…
Governor Daniel R. Fernando, Bulacan Police Provincial Office Provincial Director PCol. Angel L. Garcillano, and Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro present Christian Roxas alyas “Lupin”, one of the suspects on the murder case of former Association of Barangay Captains-Bulacan President Ramilito Capistrano and Shedrick Toribio to the media, in a press conference held at Balagtas…
MANILA — Retirement need not be tedious for the elderly, says President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., even as he hinted at providing poor senior citizens with a P1,000 monthly allowance starting January next year. In “The President’s Budget Message” for the upcoming fiscal year, Marcos cited the need for the government to “supplement senior citizens…
It is wise for European countries to look to Southeast Asia and the whole of Asia for partnership because of the opportunities and exciting developments in the region, particularly as the world recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, President Ferdinand R. Marcos said on Wednesday. “I think it is actually wise in terms of European countries,…
QUEZON CITY, — In response to directives from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is readying its assets and rescue personnel to assist those affected by Tropical Storm Kristine. MMDA Chairman and concurrent Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) Chairperson Atty. Don Artes led an inspection of the…
BDO Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of BDO Unibank, remains steadfast in its commitment to providing more Filipinos with access to primary health care services—one of its core advocacies. Over the years, the organization has been rehabilitating rural health units (RHUs) nationwide, recently achieving a significant milestone with the turnover of its 200th rehabilitated…
MANILA – Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has appealed for more assistance for the residents affected by the recent Miindoro Oriental oil spill tragedy that has been impacted various coastal areas in Western Visayas and Mimaropa region. Legarda said support for resident of the communities affected by the oil spill is vital. She vowed to continue “pushing for the needed support for those affected by the oil spill.” Legarda’s office has partnered with the Department of…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has created the Inter-Agency Committee on Inflation and Market Outlook (IAC-IMO) mandated to ramp up government’s efforts to ease inflation and help strengthen the country’s economy. He recently issued Executive Order (EO) 28, which created the IAC-IMO which will be co-chaired by the secretaries of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Department of Finance (DOF) with the Budget secretary as vice chairperson. To…
Justice secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the government is now gathering information for the possible filing of complaint against those liable for the sinking of the MT Princess Empress which leaked its cargo of 800,000 liters of industrial oil. “We are sorting out the evidence so that we can file the proper complaint, collate all the data. As far as…
The United States Embassy in Manila has expressed confidence the embattled Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy will shortly “face justice” amid the various charges hurled against him before a US court. The embassy issued the statement following Quiboloy’s claim that the US and the Marcos administration are out to get him through “rendition”. Embassy spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay…
