Odjie Mamon named Philippine women s volleyball coach after Ramil De Jesus declines post
It was an interesting turn of events as Mamon, who coaches the University of Santo Tomas men's squad, was part of the selection team from the Philippine National Volleyball Federation, Inc. that nominated de Jesus but was eventually given the job after the latter respectfully declined last Monday......»»
PNP vaccine allocation increased
At least 1,020 medical frontliners of the Philippine National Police have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as of yesterday as the government increased its allocation to the PNP of the vaccines developed by Sinovac Biotech of China......»»
Former PNP mouthpiece earns third star
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesman and now Directorate for Integrated Police Operations (DIPO)-Visayas chief Dionardo Carlos became a three-star general after President Rodrigo Duterte approved his promotion to Lieutenant General recently. The Commander-in-Chief signed Carlos’ promotion papers last 2 March 2021 based on the recommendation of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM). Said promotion was […] The post Former PNP mouthpiece earns third star appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Pigs from provinces slowed Manila inflation. Now these areas see prices soar
On average, meat prices outside the National Capital Region accelerated by 20.8% year-on-year in February, up from 15.9% a month ago......»»
JTI calls for collaboration to stem illegal trade
Japan Tobacco International called for greater international and national collaboration between governments, law enforcement agencies and the industry across Asia to stem the tide of illegal tobacco caused by excessive increases in duty......»»
Sinas launches weight loss program for cops
The Philippine National Police yesterday launched a weight loss program dubbed “Chubby Anonymous” to help around 300 obese police officers lose weight......»»
Duterte gets his national ID
After having his biometrics and personal data captured last January for the national ID system, President Duterte finally received his own national identification card Wednesday night......»»
Magno, Gabuco power up PSC& rsquo;s Women& rsquo;s Month Celebration
The Philippine Sports Commission’s (PSC) punches a powerful National Women’s Month Celebration featuring winning lady pugs Irish Magno, Aira Villegas, Josie Gabuco and Riza Pasuit with their mothers in the upcoming March 6 episode of Rise Up! Shape Up......»»
Asian MTB champ is new GAC Motor ambassador
Legado Car Sales, the official retailer of GAC Motor in the Philippines, has named elite mountain bike national athlete Ariana Dormitorio as its newest brand ambassador......»»
Ahong eyes tie-up with private hospitals for vaccine storage
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – The Lapu-Lapu City Government will tie-up with private hospitals for storing the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, once the city will already receive an allocation from the national government. Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said that he already discussed this plan with private hospitals situated in the city. “Tie-up ta ug private […] The post Ahong eyes tie-up with private hospitals for vaccine storage appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
With 2,452 new infections, Philippines coronavirus caseload hits 584,667
The Department of Health on Thursday recorded 2,452 new cases of coronavirus, pushing the national caseload past 584,000......»»
Following attack on Iloilo lawyer, NUPL demands government action to stop threats, killings
With the brazen attack on yet another public interest lawyer, the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers are pressing all branches of government to protect the members of the legal profession......»»
PNP lawyer who tested positive for shabu axed
A lawyer for the Philippine National Police was sacked from his post yesterday after he tested positive for shabu......»»
RAFI-CHU joins local Local Historical Committees Network
Last January 16, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. – Culture & Heritage Unit (RAFI-CHU) was recognized as a member-affiliate of the Local Historical Committees Network (LHCN). THE LHCN is a segment of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines that monitors, coordinates, and supports various local groups in the collection and preservation of historical materials. […] The post RAFI-CHU joins local Local Historical Committees Network appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Lapu-Lapu City masterlists frontliners for COVID-19 vaccines
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – The Lapu-Lapu City Government has already masterlisted 1,023 healthcare medical frontliners who will first receive the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines. Mae Cheryll Tepait, the national immunization program nurse coordinator of Lapu-Lapu City Health Department (LCHD), said that this is only 43% of the total 2,969 healthcare medical frontliners that they’ve […] The post Lapu-Lapu City masterlists frontliners for COVID-19 vaccines appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Women s pro hoops league a long time coming, says national hooper Allana Lim
Playing for the Parañaque Lady Aces in the Women's National Basketball League, the 32-year-old spoke about the relief of finally having a home for women hoopers in the country after college......»»
National team pitcher Macasaet signs with Czech baseball league
Macasaet, a former stalwart for the Ateneo Baseball Team, will be playing with Blesk Baseball in the Czech Baseball Extraliga......»»
NEDA: Bills in Ledac agenda to aid rebound
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) lauded on Tuesday the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council’s (Ledac) approval of the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) for the 18th Congress, as it would help the government’s efforts to rebound from the coronavirus crisis. In a statement, Acting Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua said the 30 bills that […].....»»
Gov& rsquo;t debt climbed to P10.32t in January
Outstanding debt of the national government climbed 5.4 percent or P532.46 billion in January to P10.327 trillion from December, driven by the re-availment of a P540-billion short-term loan facility from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
The rollout begins
On March 1, 2020, the national government finally began its much-delayed anti-COVID vaccination program. More than 200 government health personnel and other officials were inoculated—a small but significant number, given that the government was starting from zero in its fight to neutralize the worst virus to attack mankind in the last 100 years......»»