The Department of Health (DOH) focuses its vaccination initiatives on the country’s most vulnerable sectors to protect them from the threats of the fast spreading pertussis or whooping cough. Reports said, however, that free booster shots for children aged 5 and above, adolescents, adults, and pregnant women are not available in health centers. “In a situation with limited resources, the…
Baguio City – The Department of Science and Technology – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR) have successfully hosted two major science-led events, the HANDA Pilipinas Luzon Leg 2025 and the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) from August 7 to 9 at the Newtown Plaza Hotel, Baguio City. The twin events gathered leaders from…
TIMELY and fair delivery of justice, transparency and accountability, equality and inclusion, adaptability to technology are the four guiding principles contained in the five-year Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI) the Supreme Court hopes to achieve during the celebration of its 122nd founding anniversary on June 11, 2023. If fully implemented, the Highest Tribunal…
ST. PAUL — Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving his 27-year and three-month prison sentence for his role in the attempted coup d’etat in 2022. The 70-year-old conservative leader is being held at the Federal Police Superintendence in Brasília — the country’s equivalent of a central police headquarters — where he was recently taken…
With the “ber” months, which marks the beginning of the holiday season for Filipinos, many are already looking forward to having more “me time” to unwind. With the growing travel demand, the prices of flights and accommodations are expected to skyrocket. But is it still possible for Filipinos to push through with their revenge travel…
Are you paying too many cash-in fees? Paying for bills plus convenience charges? Do you wish you could use your debit or credit card for shopping even if you’ve left the physical plastic at home? If you said yes to one, two or all three, it’s time to download and sign-up for BDO Pay, a payment…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expects seeing the best in every Filipino with the launching of the Bagong Pilipinas program as it ushers a new era of national development. “Ang Bagong Pilipinas ay sinasabi natin, ‘yun na nga kagaya ng nabanggit ko sa aking salita ay sinabi ko — ay ang mundo nagbago na, kailangan…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday extended his gratitude to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the embassies of Israel, Jordan and Egypt for the safe passage of 40 more Filipinos from the Gaza strip through the Rafah b crossing in Egypt. In a video message, President Marcos said the Filipinos will be…
The first ever Metals and Engineering Innovation Center (MEIC) in CALABARZON was officially inaugurated at Batangas State University (BatStateU) Malvar campus, Oct. 07. The center is among the initiatives of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to boost engineering research and development in the region by providing advanced facilities for students and industry professionals…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains hopeful that the prices of basic commodities in the market will start to decrease amid the measures the government has implemented against price hikes. In an interview during the rice distribution in Iriga City, Camarines Sur on Saturday, President Marcos believes that the government’s intervention against price hikes will…
