Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

In times of crisis, there are those who rise up to the challenge by giving valuable assistance and becoming inspirations for those around them. Such is Hi-Precision Diagnostics (HPD), the country’s pioneer and leading medical laboratory. Despite the restrictions brought about by current health protocols, HPD has remained focused on helping the community by providing quality health care. Undeterred by the lockdown, HPD opened two more branches on April 16, 2021, and hopefully more will follow. This reiterates HPD’s commitment and dedication to serve patients during this pandemic. One of…

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Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo Founder Joey Concepcion announces that the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) had changed its position and recommended for the continuous use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for people under the age of 60, which the Department of Health (DOH) approved. “This is good news for us, the private sector and the LGUs, who ordered a total of 17 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccines. We are glad that the FDA changed its position and allowed the Astrazeneca vaccine to be used by individuals 18…

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Ni Joel O. Amongo Puno ngayon ng pag-asa ang mga mamamayan ng lalawigan ng Rizal dahil sa itatayong ospital dito sa ilalim ng Department of Health (DOH). Bunsod nito, noong Abril 12 ay nagsagawa ng ocular inspection si Rizal 2nd District Congressman Fidel Nograles sa lugar kung saan itatayo ang isang government hospital sa Brgy. San Jose ng Montalban sa naturang lalawigan. Kasama ni Cong. Nograles sa kanilang ginawang inspeksyon ay sina DOH Region IV-A CaLaBaRZon Director Dr. Eduardo Janairo at Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Rizal-II District…

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Sa pagpapatuloy na suporta sa gobyerno at pribadong sektor kontra COVID-19, pinailawan ng Meralco kamakailan ang bagong DPWH-initiated COVID-19 treatment center na matatagpuan sa J.W. Diokno Boulevard, Zone 10, Barangay 76, Pasay City. Bahagi ng proyektong ito ay ang pagtayo ng anim (6) na 15-metro kataas na mga konkretong poste, anim (6) na spans ng covered overhead conductors, tatlong (3) 100-kVA distribution transformers, service drop at ang pagbuo ng bagong pasilidad na paglalagyan ng metro. Ang bagong treatment center na ito ay isa sa mga mahahalagang COVID 19 testing, quarantine…

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Increase in WESM charges lead to higher generation cost   One month after reaching the lowest power rate level since August 2017, the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) announced today a slight upward adjustment this April, as the overall rate for a typical household increased by P0.0872 per kWh, from last month’s P8.3195 to P8.4067 per kWh. This is equivalent to an increase of around P17 in the total bill of residential customers consuming 200 kWh. This month’s overall rate is still P0.5884 per kWh lower than last year’s rate of P8.9951…

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As the country waits for the highly anticipated vaccine to help us combat COVID-19, Filipinos can go further in strengthening their first line of defense, which is their immunity. Jessy Mendiola, the newest ambassador of Calcium Cee, shares her secrets to being fit and healthy in this time of pandemic. “Firstly, I try to combat the worries and the fears with a more positive mindset,” reveals the young 28-year-old actress. “I make sure to pray every day to nurture a sense of calm and remind myself of His love. And…

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Nangunguna ang National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) sa listahan ng mga government-ownedand-controlled corporations (GOCCs) na may pinakamalaking naiambag sa kita ng pamahalaan. Sa statement ng Department of Finance (DOF) noong March 30, 2021, sinabi nito na sa pinagsamang ambag ng 10 GOCCs na umabot sa P21.44 bilyon, ang TransCo ang may pinakamalaking naibigay sa Bureau of Treasury (BTr) na umabot sa P8.32 bilyon. Sinundan naman ito ng mga remittance mula sa Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) na may P7.1 bilyon, at sa Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) na may P3.541 bilyon. Base…

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