Amihan Reyes
Manila achieves 86.7% vaccination rate of seniors
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan said at least 86.7 percent of the elderlies in the city are now considered fully inoculated after receiving two doses of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. During the Pinaslakas vaccination event he...
Solons question TV5 franchise
Lawmakers on Wednesday filed separate resolutions seeking a congressional inquiry on the probable violations of TV5 Network Inc. regarding its legislative franchise, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Zamboanga Sibugay Rep. Wilter Palma filed House Resolution 280, which seeks to ...
PNP to increase presence in schools
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered its units to boost dialogues with school officials to protect students against illegal drugs, crimes, and other acts of violence for the opening of classes next week, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In an interview with Radyo Pi...
DSWD readies guidelines for solo parents benefits
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo ordered the fast-tracking of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act so beneficiaries can immediately enjoy their privileges, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. ...
San Juan eyes vaccination sites in public schools
The San Juan City local government said on Monday, Aug. 15, that it will set up Covid-19 satellite vaccination sites in its public schools as part of its preparations for the return to face-to-face classes (F2F) on Aug. 22, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. In an interview with ANC, San Jua...
DepEd wants to probe sexual abuse of teachers in Camarines Sur
The Department of Education (DepEd) said Friday it is planning to have at least one security personnel per school to ensure safe spaces for learners, teachers, and other non-teaching personnel, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The DepEd made the statement after an incident of s...
Pasig deploys Covid vaccination caravan
To bring Covid-19 vaccinations closer to the communities, the Pasig City local government launched on Friday, Aug. 12, a Covid-19 vaccination caravan or the “CaraVacc to the Community” program, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. The program aims to boost the city’s vac...
Senator opposes same-sex marriage
Senator Joel Villanueva expressed his support to “civil unions” for same-sex couples but not “marriage” particularly in the religious aspect, according to a report by GMA News. Villanueva issued the remark after Senator Robin Padilla filed a bill seeking to institutiona...
Mandaluyong raises salaries of job order employees
The Mandaluyong City local government said that all its job order (JO) employees will receive a much higher salary starting next month, according to a report by Manila Bulletin. Mandaluyong City Mayor Ben Abalos made the announcement during the city’s weekly morning assembly held at...
Dimalanta appointed new ERC chief
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed lawyer Monalisa Dimalanta as the new chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a statement, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles confirmed that Dimalanta will take the helm of the ERC, replacing...
Caloocan City
Las Pinas City
Makati City
Malabon City
Mandaluyong City
Manila City
Marikina City
Muntinlupa City
Navotas City
Paranaque City
Pasay City
Pasig City
Pateros City
Quezon City
San Juan City
Taguig City
Valenzuela City
