GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) said that in the past six weeks, the global weekly number of reported cases of Covid-19 has almost doubled, and deaths are also increasing but for the moment, not as rapidly as the cases.
Day: July 22, 2022
DOH to food firms: Eliminate trans fat by June 2023
The Department of Health (DOT) has reminded food companies to reformulate and remove industrially produced trans fatty acids (TFA) from their products by June 18, 2023.
ADB hikes 2022 PH growth forecast
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in its report released recently, forecasts the Philippine economy to grow faster than initially expected this year, following the relaxation of Covid-19 mobility restrictions in the country, the expansion of the Covid vaccination program, and a rebound in investment and household consumption.
Albay gets P5-M from DA help for agri rehab
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Agriculture-Bicol regional office (DA-5) has distributed P5 million worth of various agricultural inputs and supplies through Rice and High-Value Crops Development Program and under the Quick Response Fund (QRF) to Albayano farmers.
DILG chief wants PNP investigators’ skills upgraded
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said there is a pressing need to enhance abd uograte the skills of police investigators to ensure conviction of culprits in criminal cases.
Israeli-inspired Cyber security school launched
High quality Cyber security education will now be available to Filipinos with the recent launch of the first globally-accredited cyber school in Manila Wednesday.
Remulla wants delisting of persons unfairly included in drug list
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said persons unfairly included in the government’s list of known drug personalities will be cleared and given justice under the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Lawmakers wish PBBM will include pandemic recovery plans in his SONA
Filipino lawmakers wish and hope President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Will unveil his plans on how to help the country can rebuild and recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and rising inflation during his first State of the Nation Address.
UK firm: PH passport 80th most powerful in the world
A British consulting firm, Henley & Partners, revealed that the Philippine passport now ranks as the 80th most powerful globally.
Salceda: PBBM 1st SONA, a chance to convey how his historic mandate could bring big changes to PH
House Ways and Means Chair Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) is an opportunity to convey his resolve to live up to his historic mandate during the May 6 elections and bring about ‘big changes to the country.”
