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DSWD assists typhoon victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed P1.2 million worth of assistance to the victims of Typhoon “Quinta”, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. The amount is accumulated from funds from DSWD, non-government organizations, and local government un...
DOJ ready to prosecute corrupt gov't officials
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said President Rodrigo Duterte's orders for his agency to go after perpetrators of corruption in government will mean twin goals -- prosecuting offenders and preventing corruption in the bureaucracy, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Speaking to...
Storm sweeps 10% of Manila Bay dolomite sand
About 10 percent of the dolomite sand in Manila Bay has been swept to sea by the heavy rains, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said in a report by GMA News. According to Bernadette Reyes’ report on “24 Oras,” Environment Undersecretary Jonas Leonos said the blac...
Pasig launches arts scholarship
Pasig City opened an initial 50 slots for its newly launched arts and design scholarship, which will add to its existing 18,000, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In his social media post on Tuesday, Mayor Vico Sotto announced the expansion of the city government's scholarship pr...
Typhoon-affected areas to receive aid
Local government units (LGUs) affected by Typhoon "Quinta" will get additional support from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), according to a report by Philippine News Agency. In a virtual briefing, DSWD Undersecretary Rene Glen Paje said the available PHP302-billion...
Duterte set to announce new quarantine levels
President Rodrigo Duterte is set to announce on Monday night the quarantine classifications that will be implemented across the country in November, according to a report by GMA News. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte will be giving his weekly address to the nation from his hometow...
DOH studying Remdesivir against Covid
The Department of Health (DOH) is conducting an independent assessment on the possible use of anti-Ebola drug Remdesivir for treating coronavirus disease in the country, according to a report by Philippine Star. Last week, the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Remdesi...
Red Cross wants full payment of PhilHealth debt
The Philippine Red Cross is demanding full payment of PhilHealth's debt before it resumes conducting coronavirus tests charged to the agency, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. “No, they should pay the whole amount because mahirap, nakabitin kami eh (that will leave us hangi...
Hotels allowed to operate at full capacity
Hotels in areas under general community quarantine and modified GCQ will be allowed to operate at full capacity to allow the tourism industry to recover, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said in a report by CNN Philippines. The decision will be up to the hotel management, according to the ...
MRT, LRT lines increase passenger capacity
The four of Metro Manila rail lines are increasing the maximum passenger capacity of their trains to accommodate more commuters, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said in a report by Philippine Star. In a statement, the Department of Transportation disclosed that the ...
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