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Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu has assured residents of Cebu City on the government’s diligence in making sure the construction of a cemetery for deceased coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients will meet the “highest health and safety standards”. “We have to ensure the development of roads leading up to here. There are trees here in the area, […]
Senator Migz Zubiri is urging the government to prepare a national vaccination program for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as many countries accelerate the development and manufacture of a vaccine against the highly contagious disease. “What would be the best measure of government for our people right now if you want to (go) back to […]
Three kittens were rescued by the Misamis Occidental government after a locally stranded individual (LSI) sought its help after they were left in the border of Liloan, Cebu for not having veterinary clearances. Misamis Occidental Governor Philip Tan, through his official Facebook page, said the kittens were found caged in the border control, waiting to […]
Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar announced that medical personnel of the Lung Center of the Philippines will now have a temporary shelter within the hospital’s compound in Quezon City. Villar said that government has helped relieve daily operational challenges of healthcare workers of the Lung Center of Philippines by providing two units of […]
With Cebu being the new epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the Philippine Red Cross recently inaugurated its bio-molecular laboratory in Mandaue City. Senator Dick Gordon, PRC chairman and CEO, said the facility, equipped with four RT-polymerase chain reactions machines that are capable of running a combined total 4,000 tests per day, would […]
Senator Sonny Angara wants students in the primary and secondary schools in the country to be aware of pandemics, epidemics and other health emergencies. Angara noted that the experience of the Philippines with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic leaves a lot to be desired on the behavior of many Filipinos. According to the veteran senator, […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has welcomed the government’s decision to finally implement Section 32 of the Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 which raises the minimum monthly base pay of government nurses to Salary Grade 15 (SG-15). “This is a welcome development. Matagal nang batas ang Philippine Nursing Act of 2002, ngunit inabot ng 18 taon para […]
The University of the Philippines (UP) has issued an open call for entries to the PAG-AALAYwebXHIBITION & FESTIVAL, an online video festival that will showcase stories of everyday Filipino heroes. The festival welcomes entries from all, amateur or professional, Filipino filmmakers, multimedia creators, and artists whose works capture stories of resilience, inner strength, and humanity of Filipinos. […]
The local government of Belison town in Antique province has provided emergency cash assistance to 384 residents affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Belison Mayor Christopher Piccio said they initiated the program, “No Belisongnon is Left Behind,” for those who were unable to avail of the social amelioration program (SAP), Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating […]
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez is encouraging local government units (LGUs) to set curfew at midnight and allow restaurants and fast-food chains longer operating hours. During the Laging Handa public briefing recently, Lopez said longer operating hours will enable restaurants and fast-food chains with dine-in services to accommodate more customers and increase their revenues. The trade chief […]