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Smart Agri Tech Available For Small-Scale Farmers

With the government's continuous investments in smart agriculture technologies, small-scale farmers can now embrace affordable solutions to assist them to speed up and enhance productivity.

PNR Bicol To Begin Construction Q1 2022

The first package of the Philippine National Railways Bicol project will begin construction in the first quarter of the year.

Go Reassures Continued Support To Education Sector Amid Pandemic

Senator Bong Go vows to support and pursue measures that would strengthen the education sector and promote the best interest and welfare of students and teachers.

World Vision Lauds New Philippine Law Prohibiting Child Marriage

World Vision lauds the recent passage of a new law recognizing Pinoy child marriage as a form of abuse, ensuring that children are loved, protected, and cared for not only at home but also in the community.

Investree Seeks To Bridge Financing Gap For Pinoy SMEs, Spur Sustainable Growth

Investree Philippines’ celebrates its first PHP100 million notes financed in just 10 months of operation.

Belle Poised To Dazzle Viewers In “Daylight: The Concert” On January 29

WATCH: Rising star Belle Mariano is ready to illuminate 2022 with her vibrant performances as she headlines her first-ever digital concert “Daylight,” happening on January 29 via KTX.ph and TFC IPTV.

Kiss N Tell Explores The Concept Of Being A ‘Rebound’ In “Lundag”

LISTEN: After being a finalist in HIMIG 11th edition, OPM band Kiss N Tell is ready to broaden its horizon by releasing its sophomore single “Lundag” under ABS-CBN’s rock and alternative label DNA Music.

Vax Drive Eyes Private Pharmacies, Clinics Nationwide

The Department of Health is targeting to expand the vax drive in pharmacies nationwide by mid-February.

Airbnb Allows Filipinos To Live Anywhere As The Travel Revolution Turns Into Reality

For the first time, Airbnb has made it possible for millions of people to live anywhere.

Access Voice Assistance Right On Your Wrist With Garmin’s New Venu 2 Plus GPS Smartwatch

Garmin’s latest offering lets you answer phone calls, send texts, and operate smart home devices without digging through your pocket or bag.

2GO Moves 500 Tons Of Critical Goods To Typhoon-Hit Areas

In the aftermath of Typhoon Odette, 2GO Sea Solutions has provided free port-to-port transportation of 500 tons of humanitarian materials from Manila to heavily typhoon-affected communities in the Philippines.

Cebu Guv Gives Out Cash Cards To ‘Odette’ Victims

Cebu City Governor Gwendolyn Garcia distributes cash cards that can be used to buy housing materials as well as food and other basic necessities to help families rebuild their houses damaged by Typhoon Odette.

Caraga Starts Rehab Of Rice Farms Hit By ‘Odette’

The Department of Agriculture in Caraga reported the arrival of 1,500 bags of certified seeds that will be distributed to rice farmers whose farms were devastated by Typhoon Odette.

Baguio, Ilagan Hailed As 2022 Asean Clean Tourist Cities

The cities of Baguio and Ilagan in the provinces of Benguet and Isabela are among this year's Asean Clean Tourist Cities awardees, the Department of Tourism announced Thursday.

DAR Gives ‘Buhay Sa Gulay’ Starter Kits In Kidapawan

The Department of Agrarian Reform in North Cotabato gave farming starter kits to a farmer’s group in Kidapawan City to help its members start a sustainable livelihood project.

570 Unvaxxed Commuters Get Covid-19 Jabs In QC

Hundreds of unvaccinated commuters apprehended in Quezon City have received their first dose of Covid-19 jabs since the implementation of the "no vaccination, no ride" policy on Monday.

Legazpi Bishop Issues New Guidelines For Church Activities

The Diocese of Legazpi on Thursday issued an updated guideline on church activities as a measure to help prevent a surge of Covid-19.

NegOcc Police Reactivates Provincial Media Security Task Force

The Negros Occidental Police has reactivated the local media security task force to ensure protection for journalists and media workers during the coverage of the May 2022 elections.

Sara Returns To Siargao, Extends More Aid To Distressed Residents

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte and members of her “UniTeam” went back to Siargao Island on Thursday to check the situation and oversee the continuing relief and rehabilitation efforts being undertaken for the victims of Typhoon Odette in the province.

Vax In Pharmas To Help Marikina Hit Daily Booster Shots Target

The accredited pharmacy for the “Resbakuna sa Botika” program in Marikina City is expected to serve a maximum of 200 recipients daily, Mayor Marcy Teodoro said.

Home-Bound Persons Exempt From ‘No Vax, No Ride’ Policy: DOTr

Individuals going home—whether bound for Metro Manila or away to a province—are now exempt from the “no vaccine, no ride” policy in public transportation in the National Capital Region.

Vax Policy In F2F Classes Aims To Protect, Not Discriminate

The Department of Education said Thursday its requirement of coronavirus vaccination for teaching and non-teaching personnel who will participate in limited face-to-face classes is to prevent the spread of the virus, not a discrimination.

PH To Focus On Pfizer, Moderna For Pediatric Vaccination

The government expects the increase of vaccine demand for pediatric vaccination as they will soon start vaccinating children aged 5 to 11 years old, National Task Force against Covid-19 chief implementer, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., said Thursday.

‘Resbakuna Sa Botika’ Offers More Access To Covid-19 Vax

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno lauded the government and private sector, particularly the country’s leading drug stores, for offering additional access to Covid-19 vaccines through “Resbakuna sa Botika” program.

2°C-8°C Booster Jabs Available At Pharmacies: Galvez

Aged 18 years old and above may avail themselves of the booster shots in select Metro Manila branches, National Task Force against Covid-19 chief implementer, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., said.

Japan Gives $4.2-M For Shelter, Health Response To Odette-Hit PH

Japan and the International Organization for Migration have exchanged diplomatic notes for approximately PHP215.9 million projects that would provide shelter and medical equipment to provinces heavily affected by Typhoon Odette in parts of the Philippines.

Packaging Responsibility Bill To Address Plastic Waste Problem

Deputy Speaker Camille Villar said there is an urgent need to pass the packaging responsibility as consumers generate more single-use packaging and plastics from online purchases amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Health Care Workers’ Benefits To Continue In 2022: DOH

The distribution of Covid-19 benefits to health care workers will continue in 2022, the Department of Health announced Thursday, in acknowledgment of their efforts to react to the epidemic.

PH Logs 31K New Infections, 26K Recoveries

COVID-19 UPDATE: The Department of Health logged 31,173 new Covid-19 infections and 26,298 new recoveries Thursday.

DSWD-13 Sends 200K Food Packs, Other Items To ‘Odette’ Victims

A month after Typhoon Odette's devastation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga reported its augmentation drive to aid the affected residents in the different provinces of the region.

More Housing Projects For Taal Eruption Victims Underway

The government is eyeing more resettlement housing projects for the victims of the Taal volcano eruption in Batangas province, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development said Wednesday.

1K Post Office Employees Get Booster Jabs

Some 1,000 frontline personnel received their booster shots against Covid-19 during the recent Post Office’s first booster vax drive.

Baguio Preps Telemedicine Platform For Covid Patients At Home

Baguio City government is preparing a system that will provide a telemedicine digital platform called “Bantay Covid” to serve patients who are on home quarantine or isolation due to the Covid-19.

2 Ilocos Norte Hospitals’ Bed Occupancy Nears Moderate Risk Level

Two major Covid-19 referral hospitals in Ilocos Norte have reported nearing the moderate risk in terms of bed occupancy, provincial health authorities said on Wednesday.

Cebu City LGU Calls For Faster Telco Services Restoration

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said telecommunication companies should fast-track the repair of their damaged lines to restore their services amid mounting calls to put back connectivity in the province.

GenSan Extends Business Permit Renewal

The GenSan local government is extending its deadline for the renewal of business permits upon the request of the Department of the Interior and Local Government to help business owners affected by the pandemic.

‘Oplan Katok’ Starts In Kidapawan Village For Unvaxxed Residents

A barangay in Kidapawan initiated "Operation Plan Knock" (Oplan Katok) that urges unvaccinated villagers to get themselves immunized against the Covid-19.

Hundreds Of Ifugaos Finish TESDA Scholarship Training

Hundreds of individuals from Ifugao province have completed their training from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority which they can use to start an economic activity for themselves and help boost the country’s rice and food production.

Omicron Continues To Sweep World With 18M Cases Last Week: WHO

People in countries with low coronavirus vaccination rates are at risk of severe illness and death, as Covid-19's Omicron variant continues sweeping the world with 18 million cases last week, the head of the World Health Organization said.

DOH Records 36.6K Covid-19 Recoveries, 23K New Infections

COVID-19 UPDATE: The number of new Covid-19 infections stayed below 30,000 for the second straight day, with only 22,958 new cases recorded on Wednesday.

Pope Francis Donates P5-M To ‘Odette’ Victims

The Holy Father has donated around PHP5 million for the rehabilitation of damaged homes and churches in provinces severely damaged by Typhoon Odette in the Philippines.

NCR Remains Under Below Alert Level 4 Threshold: Palace

The National Capital Region has not yet reached the threshold to trigger an Alert Level 4 escalation as it maintains a below 70 percent bed utilization rate, Malacañang said Wednesday.

PH Studying Best Booster Shot For Sinopharm Vaccinees

The Philippine government is still waiting for data to recommend the best booster shots for individuals who have received Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine as initial doses, Malacañang said Wednesday.

F2F Classes Expansion Due To ‘High Confidence’ From PRRD: DepEd

The Department of Education said the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes last year gained satisfactory results and positive feedback from learners, teachers and parents.

DILG To LGUs: Convince Unvaxxed In Checkpoints To Get Vaccinated

The Department of the Interior and Local Government urged local government units to come up with creative ways to deal with persons unvaccinated against the Covid-19 who are intercepted at checkpoints.

DFA Says No Filipino Hurt In Tonga Volcanic Eruption

No Filipino casualties have so far been reported following the violent eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.

Comelec Resets Start Of Printing Of Ballots

The Commission on Elections has reset the start of the printing of the official ballots for the May 9, 2022, national and local elections on Thursday due to various technical factors.

Your Year, Your Way: Max’s Restaurant Launches New Solo Meals To Mix And Match

Max's Restaurant has now introduced the option for diners to create their own combos by mixing and matching different chicken meals with both classic and new side dishes.

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Manila Zoo Booster Vax Site Comes With Free Park Entrance

The Manila Zoo will be used as a vaccination site for minors aged 12 to 17 and senior persons, allowing them to roam the grounds free of charge.