House panels endorse Fuyot Springs park as ecotourism destination
The House Committees on Tourism and on Appropriations have endorsed for plenary approval a measure declaring Fuyot Springs national park in Isabela an ecotourism destination.
Day: November 28, 2021
NTF clarifies: Travel ban on Hong Kong ‘not final’
The National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 on Sunday clarified that the temporary ban on passenger flights from Hong Kong due to discovery of the newly identified Omicron Covid-19 variant first detected in South Africa was “not yet final.”
Trillanes opposes removal of BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal: ‘Heroic’ grounding of ship shows PH can stand up to China
BRP Sierra Madre has become a symbol of the country’s heroic defiance against China’s intrusion in local waters.
World races to contain new Covid variant
Several European nations on Saturday announced their first cases of a highly infectious new coronavirus strain, as governments worldwide began pulling down the shutters to contain the new Omicron variant.
In slap at China, US praises SAfrica’s detection of new Covid strain
The United States praised South Africa Saturday for quickly identifying the new Covid strain called Omicron and sharing this information with the world — a barely veiled slap at China’s handling of the original outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Flower named after Leonor Briones ‘never stopped blooming’
The bright and cheerful new gumamela hybrid is winning many hearts.
Philippines bans passenger flights from Hong Kong due to Omicron variant
Inbound flights from Hong Kong have also been suspended after the detection of the B.1.1.529 coronavirus variant in the territory, National Task Force Against Covid-19 Spokesperson Restituto Padilla said Sunday.
Evangelical coalition backs Lacson-Sotto tandem after meeting in Marikina
A coalition of evangelical groups recently met Partido Reporma chairman and standard bearer Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and running mate Vicente “Tito” Sotto III in Marikina City, the veteran tandem revealed on Saturday.
Go to South China Sea claimants: Abide by commitments under int’l law
Senator Bong Go urged all stakeholders in the South China Sea to exercise restraint and abide by their commitments and responsibilities under international law.
Di nya ko kaya! De Lima: Duterte won’t break my spirit
Senator Leila de Lima vowed to remain committed to fulfilling her mandate of pursuing meaningful legislations and defending the rights of Filipinos, empowering communities, and seeking justice for all despite the challenges brought by her continuing persecution and unjust detention.
