Fix 'floating workers' issue before hiring new employees: DOLE MANILA – Employers have no reason to hire new workers if they have employees on floating status, a labor official said on Monday.“Let us look at it on the case to case basis because if an employer will be putting his workers on floating status, the … Continue reading Fix ‘floating workers’ issue before hiring new employees: DOLE | #Philippines

Coronavirus survives on surfaces for 28 days: study ANKARA – The novel coronavirus survives on surfaces for 28 days, a study by Australian national science agency has found.“To improve our understanding of how this new virus behaves, our researchers studied the survival rates of infectious SARS-CoV-2 [COVID-19], dried in an artificial mucous solution, on six … Continue reading Coronavirus survives on surfaces for 28 days: study | #Philippines

2 more SoCot villages now drug-cleared GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Two more barangays (villages) in South Cotabato province have been declared as drug-cleared after being assessed to have effectively contained the illegal drug problem in their areas.Col. Jemuel Siason, South Cotabato police director, said Monday that Barangays San Isidro in Sto. Niño town and Rizal … Continue reading 2 more SoCot villages now drug-cleared | #Philippines

Bacolod residents urged to avail of free consultation, swab test BACOLOD CITY – The city government here offers free consultation and swab test for residents with symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) as part of the continued response to contain local transmission.Retired Maj. Gen. Melquiades Feliciano, deputy chief implementer of Inter-Agency Task Force-Visayas, on Monday … Continue reading Bacolod residents urged to avail of free consultation, swab test | #Philippines

Sarangani eyes 95% immunization rate for measles, rubella GENERAL SANTOS CITY – The Sarangani provincial government is hoping to increase its vaccination status for measles and rubella in the upcoming month-long supplemental immunization campaign to prevent possible outbreaks.Dr. Arvin Alejandro, Sarangani health officer, said Monday they are targeting to achieve a 95 percent immunization rate … Continue reading Sarangani eyes 95% immunization rate for measles, rubella | #Philippines

DepEd prepares for limited face-to-face classes MANILA – An Education official said Monday the Department of Education (DepEd) is preparing for the limited face-to-face classes in areas with no reported coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections."At the moment, there are no face-to-face classes but the DepEd is really preparing for it," DepEd Undersecretary Tonisito Umali said … Continue reading DepEd prepares for limited face-to-face classes | #Philippines

Pampanga quarry sector nets P290-M revenue from May-September CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – The quarry sector in this province is back on track, generating PHP289.6 million in revenues during five months of community quarantine due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).Provincial Administrator Charlie Chua said on Monday that the five-month revenues from May 18 to … Continue reading Pampanga quarry sector nets P290-M revenue from May-September | #Philippines

PSA rolls out Step 1 of registration process for nat’l ID MANILA – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has officially rolled out on Monday the first step in the registration process of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) project.In a bid to provide "legal identity" to all Filipinos and resident aliens, the PSA has started collecting … Continue reading PSA rolls out Step 1 of registration process for nat’l ID | #Philippines

Andanar honors front-liner uncle who died fighting Covid-19 MANILA – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar paid homage to his uncle, former Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte mayor, Dr. Rumar Andanar, who succumbed to complications from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) on Monday.The Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) in Cagayan de Oro, where he … Continue reading Andanar honors front-liner uncle who died fighting Covid-19 | #Philippines

Monthly auto sales recover in September MANILA – The month-on-month sales of local assemblers recovered in September as the government eased lockdown measures in Metro Manila. Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) reported Monday that the industry group’s sales in September jumped by 37 percent to 24,523 units from 17,906 units in August. “CAMPI … Continue reading Monthly auto sales recover in September | #Philippines

Velasco hopes for 'peaceful transition' of House leadership MANILA – Newly-installed Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Monday expressed hope for a "peaceful transition" of the speakership of the House of Representatives.In a speech after being elected as Speaker by 186 lawmakers during a remote session at the Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City, Velasco said … Continue reading Velasco hopes for ‘peaceful transition’ of House leadership | #Philippines

PH's 'biggest' altar mural pays tribute to front-liners MANILA – The Diocese of Novaliches is set to formally unveil the biggest altar mural in the country as a tribute to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) front-liners.In a Facebook post on Monday, the diocese said Bishop Roberto Gaa will bless the altar mural at the Parish of … Continue reading PH’s ‘biggest’ altar mural pays tribute to front-liners | #Philippines

Palace denies IATF agreed to ease outbound travel restrictions MANILA – The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has not approved the supposed easing of outbound travel restrictions for Filipinos who want to reunite with their foreign partners, Malacañang said Monday.Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this clarification after IATF Vice Chair … Continue reading Palace denies IATF agreed to ease outbound travel restrictions | #Philippines

Dagyaw 2020 responds to Covid-19 concerns MANILA – The government continues to build cooperation and deepen unity with the Filipino people through the conduct of the “Dagyaw 2020: Open Government Virtual Townhall Meetings” that will run from Oct. 8 to Dec. 3.Cabinet officials, together with experts from non-government sectors, will tackle issues and provide updates … Continue reading Dagyaw 2020 responds to Covid-19 concerns | #Philippines

Tagle back in Vatican after monthlong vacation in PH MANILA – Manila Archbishop Emeritus Luis Antonio Tagle is now back in the Vatican after his visit to the Philippines for a month.The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), in a report on its website on Monday, said the Cardinal arrived in Rome on Sunday … Continue reading Tagle back in Vatican after monthlong vacation in PH | #Philippines