Duterte signs EO adopting national position on nuclear energy program

Cathrine Gonzales 03/03/2022

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order adopting a national position for a nuclear energy program. Executive Order (EO) No. 164, signed on February 28, 2022 but made available to the media on…

Comelec warns private property owners vs displaying big campaign posters

Cathrine Gonzales 02/18/2022

  MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Friday, February 18, 2022, that it may file cases against private property owners who will “remain adamant” on keeping oversized campaign materials displayed on their premises. Comelec…

PH’s face mask mandate must stay especially for immunocompromised – expert

Cathrine Gonzales 02/17/2022

MANILA, Philippines — An infectious disease specialist said Thursday, February 17, 2022, that the country should continue requiring the use of face masks.  But if the government decides to scrap it by the last quarter of this…

COVID-19 risk level improves in Bacolod, Cebu, Mandaue – OCTA Research

Cathrine Gonzales 02/04/2022

MANILA, Philippines — COVID-19 risk levels in the cities of Bacolod, Cebu, and Mandaue have improved to high risk from the previous very high-risk status, independent analytics group OCTA Research said Friday, February 4, 2022. Based on…

Taal Volcano records 152 volcanic quakes, ‘short-lived’ phreatomagmatic burst

Cathrine Gonzales 02/03/2022

  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded 152 volcanic earthquakes and a brief phreatomagmatic burst at the Taal Volcano in a 24-hour monitoring period. Phivolcs said on Thursday, February 3,…

Pagasa: Shear line to bring scattered rain showers in parts of Luzon, Visayas

Cathrine Gonzales 02/03/2022

  MANILA, Philippines — The shear line will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in parts of Luzon and Visayas on Thursday, Febreuary 3, 2022, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

New SARS-CoV-2 variant ‘as deadly as Delta’ not likely in next 3 months—expert

Cathrine Gonzales 02/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A new SARS-CoV-2 variant “as deadly as Delta” may not occur in the next three months, an infectious disease expert advising the government on vaccination said Tuesday. However, Dr. Rontgene Solante warned that another…

New SARS-CoV-2 variant ‘as deadly as Delta’ not likely in next 3 months—expert

Cathrine Gonzales 02/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines — A new SARS-CoV-2 variant “as deadly as Delta” may not occur in the next three months, an infectious disease expert advising the government on vaccination said Tuesday, February 1, 2022. However, Dr. Rontgene Solante…

Pacquiao wants ‘north to south’ bullet train service

Cathrine Gonzales 01/27/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential candidate Sen. Manny Pacquiao on Thursday, January 27, 2022, said that he wants the country to boost the transportation system with a bullet train service “from north to south.” “Ang pangarap ko po…

Telcos, IT industry offer highest entry-level pay – JobStreet

Cathrine Gonzales 01/27/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The telecommunications industry is offering the highest entry-level salary, based on the latest salary report from leading online job portal JobStreet. According to JobStreet Salary Report 2022, the median entry-level salary in the telecommunications…

Duterte praises military but slams police for poor discipline, corruption

Cathrine Gonzales 01/18/2022

  MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte praised the military for helping with relief efforts for residents affected by Typhoon Odette, but indicated that the police lack discipline and are “corrupt to the core.” During part two…

Pagasa: Wet, cloudy welcome to 2022

Cathrine Gonzales 12/31/2021

MANILA, Philippines – The country will end 2021 and welcome the new year with cloudy skies and rain, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Friday, December 31, 2021. Pagasa weather specialist Aldczar D.…

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