NBI forms team to probe PhilHealth mess

MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday named the members of the newly formed task force that would investigate anomalies hounding the Philippine Health...

Palace says nothing wrong with LGUs Covid-19 response

MANILA – Members of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) have been merely tasked to assist local government units (LGUs) in...

PH Navy eyes 100 hectares of Hanjin shipyard as base

MANILA – The Philippine Navy (PN) on Thursday said it plans to acquire 100 hectares of cash-strapped shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC-Phil)’s facility in Subic...

Palace to ensure release of health workers’ hazard pay

MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday vowed to prevent delays in the release of hazard pay and other benefits of medical front-liners following reports that a nurse from...

Over 10,100 households in northern communities to have access to improved broadband Internet service

Today, the CRTC announced the first five projects that will receive funding from the Broadband Fund to improve Internet access services to more than 10,100 households...

Government of Canada announces funding for Indigenous communities and organizations to support community-based responses to COVID-19

The Government of Canada recognizes that First Nation, Inuit and Métis are among the most at risk and face unique challenges in addressing COVID-19. It also recognizes that...

Government of Canada invests in Quebec’s agri-food industry

Phase 3 clinical trials of Russian vaccine in PH set Oct

MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday laid down the timeline on the Philippines’ participation on clinical trials of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine developed by Moscow-based Gamaleya...

Pasig City opens 300 slots for free Covid-19 testing

MANILA – The Pasig City government has opened 300 slots for its residents to undergo free enhanced chemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) scheduled...

Biden, Harris come out swinging in first public remarks

WASHINGTON – Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his recently announced running mate Kamala Harris came out swinging in their first public remarks Wednesday, vowing a...