DOH to kick off nationwide school vaccination program in October
MANILA, Philippines — A nationwide school vaccination program for public schools will commence on October 7, the Department of Health (DOH) announced on Tuesday, September 17.
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PGH hit by third fire in 2024
MANILA, Philippines — A fire broke out at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Ermita, Manila, early Monday morning, September 16—marking the third such incident this year.
Harry Roque says he'll yield only to court as police fails to locate him
MANILA, Philippines — Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was not found at either of his two residences in Metro Manila as police officers attempted to serve him an arrest order issued by the House of Representatives.
Philippines still deadliest country in Asia for environmental defenders in 2023 – watchdog
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines remains the most dangerous country in Asia for land and environmental defenders, accounting for 68% of the recorded killings and enforced disappearances in the region in 2023, the watchdog Global Witness found.
'Bebinca' enters PAR, now Tropical Storm 'Ferdie'
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Bebinca, with local name Ferdie, entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 13, according to the state weather bureau.
GSIS probes cybersecurity breach
MANILA, Philippines — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Thursday, September 12, confirmed a cybersecurity threat in one of its computers and has since started investigating whether any data was compromised.
Government urged to control rising fish prices
MANILA, Philippines — A fisherfolk group urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday, September 13, to control the rising retail prices of fish, saying that fish sold in the market are a lot more expensive than the fish bought from fishers themselves.