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The Department of Health has confirmed today, March 7, that the total number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines has risen to six. In a news briefing, Health Secretary Francisco Duque announced that …

Bonifacio Global City, which seems to always be teeming with shoppers, pets, and people on the hunt for good food on a weekend, looked almost free of the usual bustling crowd this afternoon as seen …

St. Luke’s Medical Center in Bonifacio Global City has released an announcement confirming a new coronavirus case today, March 7. Source: Facebook, St. Luke’s Medical Center According to the notice, they were able to “identify, …

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has now signed an ordinance requiring fast-food chains within the city to employ senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs). Photo by Marcel Heil on Unsplash The Ordinance No. 8598 states that at least …

Stock image: Man wearing face mask on a train Japan will temporarily void 2.8 million visas given to Chinese nationals and 17,000 given to South Koreans to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading in the …

Deloitte recently confirmed through a Facebook post that a colleague in the Philippines office has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Their official statement assures that the colleague is currently admitted in a hospital …

A paper published in the National Science Review shows that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is mutating with at least 2 types of the virus now existing. (WHO Cites Philippines For Containing COVID-19 Spread) Conducted by a team …

Following the shut down of an illegal Chinese restaurant in Pasig last February 23, Vico Sotto continues his campaign against illegal businesses, especially Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO). He announced a “crackdown” on POGOs, businesses …

The Philippines ranked first for gender diversity in the workforce among 10 Asian countries, according to the 2019 Gender Diversity Benchmark for Asia (GDBA) report by Hong Kong-based nonprofit organization Community Business. (LOOK: The National Planetarium to …

The Philippines’ Social Security System (SSS) has instituted an increase in maternity benefits which has been in effect since January 2020. The maximum maternity financial assistance that new moms may avail of is now pegged …