Monthly Archives: October 2021
Comelec eyes changes on conduct of poll campaign activities for 2022
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Thursday that there will be changes in the conduct of campaign activities for next year's elections.
“The most...
Govt to administer same brand of booster shot to those already vaccinated
The same coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine brands used as the primary doses administered to a recipient will be used as booster shots, National...
NEDA says economy to gain P3.6B with NCR under lower alert level
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has estimated that placing the National Capital Region (NCR) under the more relaxed Alert Level 2 can...
Lawmaker sees no possibility of reenacted budget for 2022
The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday assured that the possibility of a reenacted budget in 2022 "is close to...
Study suggests fast food in US laced with harmful chemicals that can cause infertility
A new study suggests that fast food in the United States often comes with a sizable helping of plastic-softening chemicals that could potentially lead...
14 tourist destinations scrap swab test for fully-vaccinated individuals
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Thursday identified 14 destinations across the country that have scrapped their swab test requirement for fully-vaccinated guests.
Tourism Secretary...
DepED condemns teacher in Davao del Norte who threatened delivery rider
The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office (SDO) in Panabo City, Davao del Norte on Wednesday condemned the recent behavior of one of...
Duterte thanks Biden for US Covid vaccine donations
President Rodrigo Duterte has gratitude to United States President Joe Biden via video conference for America’s donation of Covid-19 vaccines.
This, as Duterte welcomed Biden to...
Pangasinan asks IATF to lower quarantine status to MGCQ
The provincial government of Pangasinan is appealing to the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to place the...
Petition before SC seeks to compel govt to act on plastic wastes
A petition seeking to compel government action to ban non-biodegradable and recycle plastics was filed before the Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday.
In a 101-page...
