Tag: pandemic
Faith-based group raises concern over Philippines’ ‘inadequate’ health budget
The group warned that the tiny budget allocation for healthcare and social protection will result in the denial of services to the poor
WWII heroes remembered in online observance of 76th Leyte Landing anniversary
The Battle of Leyte, known as the largest naval battle in history, was “a watershed moment in the Pacific war theatre” during World War II
Balanga diocese opposes plan to build cockpit amidst pandemic
In his pastoral directive, Bishop Ruperto Santos said the plan is a “disgrace” and “very disappointing” especially amidst the pandemic
Most Filipinos say gov’t action on coronavirus pandemic ‘adequate’
The result of the survey came as the Philippines recorded a rise of 2,379 in its coronavirus tally, which has reached 356,618 on Sunday
‘Simbang Gabi’ to push through if COVID-19 cases go down
Metro Manila remains under a “general community quarantine” until the end of October and is implementing a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
It’s better to give than to barter, says Catholic priest in...
Barter communities in the country have earlier expressed opposition to proposals to impose tax on bartered goods
Catholic bishops ask gov’t to prioritize essential workers, senior citizens in...
CBCP urges the country’s leaders to prioritize the most at risk, not the wealthy, in COVID-19 vaccine allocation
2021 National Budget: Tightening the belt in the wrong places
Where would the 2021 national budget of Php4.506 trillion go once it’s approved?
Curfew, kinokonsidera sa pagdaraos ng Simbang Gabi
Sa kasalukuyan ay mula alas-10 ng gabi hanggang alas-5 ng umaga ang curfew hours na ipinatutupad sa Metro Manila
Pope Francis keeps his distance at audience over COVID concerns
With infections rising again, there was concern that the pope was getting too close to visitors