Children Expose Harms of Tobacco Using Art

Twelve Filipino child-artists were awarded on Thursday by children’s rights groups in a poster-making competition aimed to demonstrate the dangers of tobacco companies and their products. ...

NEA board names new Beneco chief

MANILA – The National Electrification Administration (NEA) board of administrators (BOA) has approved the appointment of a Palace official as general manager of Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco)...

Step-down units can address shortage of hospital beds

MANILA – Hospitals can take in more coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients amid the increasing number of infections with additional step-down facilities. Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary...

6.7K new recoveries, Covid-19 daily tests reach 70K: DOH

DOH to DBM fund transfer meant to fast-track supply acquisition

MANILA – The transfer of PHP42 billion from the Department of Health (DOH) to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) last year for the purchase of...

PH hopes to set up vax plant by 2022

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) is hoping the country’s first local vaccine manufacturing site will be established by next year, an official said Friday. Health...

Comelec, SM renew tie-up for satellite voter signup

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has renewed its partnership with another mall giant for voter registration inside its establishments. Comelec Commissioner Aimee Ferolino-Ampoloquio and SM...

Esperon belies harassment reports on PH fisherfolk in WPS

MANILA – National Security Adviser (NSA) Hermogenes Esperon Jr. on Friday belied reports of alleged harassment of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea. Speaking during a...

PH security sector always watchful vs. local extremism: DND

MANILA – The Philippines has always been watchful of local extremist groups out to disrupt peace and order through terror attacks, the country’s defense chief said on...

Booster shots still a no for now; DOH allocates funds for 2022

MANILA – The administration of a third dose or booster shot of Covid-19 vaccines is still not recommended pending evidence to support its safety and the steady...