ASF checkpoints set up in Metro
MANILA, Philippines — Checkpoints have been set up in Metro Manila as part of the government’s efforts to contain the spread of African swine fever (ASF), the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday.
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Transport strike to proceed today
MANILA, Philippines — The transport strike will proceed today as scheduled, after Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Romando Artes downplayed the mobilization of unconsolidated public utility jeepneys (PUJs), transport group Manibela president Mar Valbuena said yesterday.
DOH partly to blame for spike in leptospirosis cases – solon
ILOILO Rep. Janette Garin yesterday blamed the Department of Health for its failure to deliver doxycycline – an antibiotic commonly used to prevent leptospirosis – to provinces before typhoon “Carina” hit and caused flooding in Metro Manila and nearby areas, which she said contributed to the spike in the number of cases in the country.
Metro Manila commuters stranded ahead of transport strike
MANILA, Philippines — Many commuters in Metro Manila were stranded yesterday as transport group Manibela started its mobilization ahead of the march to Mendiola on Wednesday to protest the decision of President Marcos to reject the call of the Senate to suspend implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).
Aug. 12: 'Habagat' to cause rains across Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” on Monday is expected to bring rains over parts of Luzon and western portions of Visayas, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Metro hospitals told to activate leptospirosis surge capacity plans
AMID the increasing number of leptospirosis cases in Metro Manila, the Department of Health (DOH) has ordered its hospitals in the National Capital Region (NCR) to activate their respective leptospirosis surge capacity plans.
'Habagat' to bring rains over Luzon, Visayas
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon, locally known as "habagat," is anticipated to bring rain showers over Luzon and western portions of Visayas on Sunday, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
After DepEd exit, Sara’s satisfaction rating plummets
MANILA, Philippines — Following her exit as education secretary, public satisfaction with Vice President Sara Duterte significantly dropped in the second quarter survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS).