MANILA – The Philippine Genome Center (PGC) has the capability to detect recombinant variant Omicron XE in case it enters the country, an infectious disease expert said Wednesday.... Read full article
MANILA – To save lives and livelihood, Taguig's Safe City Task Force will be adopting the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) resolution that limits the movement of unvaccinated individuals... Read full article
MANILA – A former Palace official on Sunday defended the directive of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to restrict unvaccinated people from going out of their homes, saying it was part of the President’s duty as head of state.... Read full article
CEBU CITY – They are not endemic in the Mactan Island waters but two whale sharks showed up in the seawater off Barangay Punta Engaño in Lapu-Lapu City, Mayor Junard Chan said on Monday.... Read full article
MANILA – The Philippine government has lifted the entry ban on travelers coming from countries placed under the "red list" from January 16 to 31, Malacañang said Friday.... Read full article
MANILA – Malacañang on Sunday urged residents near the vicinity of Taal Volcano to remain vigilant after its latest activity triggered Alert Level 3 status.... Read full article
MANILA – Lapulapu, the Mactan leader who is considered the country’s first hero, should be written without a hyphen, according to an executive order (EO) signed by President Rodrigo Duterte.... Read full article
MANILA – The vaccination of children will be piloted in five hospitals across Metro Manila, starting with those who have comorbidity or are dependents of healthcare workers, the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 said Wednesday night.... Read full article
MANILA – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Acting Secretary Jim O. Sampulna has urged businesses to step up efforts in switching to sustainable actions to combat the effects of climate change and environmental destruction in cele... Read full article
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Cebu has proposed a PHP18.3-billion budget for 2022, the bulk of which will be spent on infrastructure, economic recovery programs, and the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) response.... Read full article