House Ways and Means Chair Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has renewed his call to his colleagues in Congress to pass the “Bayan Bangon Muli” stimulus package which will also give President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. special powers amidst the skyrocketing prices of food and basic commodities.
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WHO warns of more Covid-19 deaths, hospitalizations, deaths due to Omicron
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.
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.
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.
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 proposes ‘Build Build More’ infra program worth P2.25-T by end of Marcos admin
House Ways and Means Chair Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda has filed House Resolution No. 6 (HR No. 6), a joint House-Senate resolution adopting “Build, Build More” as a National Infrastructure Development Framework under the ‘AmBisyon Natin 2040,’ the long term development program of the country in the next 25 years.
WHO chief concerned over rising Covid-19 cases, deaths
GENEVA – World Health Organization chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said Tuesday he is concerned over the rising coronavirus cases and deaths which further strain the health system, while monkeypox is also rising with 9,200 cases reported in 63 countries.
