The Daily Manila Shimbun

 

DOH says pyscho-social needs of Marawi evacuees “challenging”

October 23, 2017

The Department of Health (DOH) Monday said addressing mental issues of evacuees and residents stemming from the nearly five-month war in Marawi City would be “challenging”. In an interview, DOH Officer-In-Charge Undersecretary Herminigildo Valle said they are expecting the psychosocial

READ MORE

After Marawi siege, Duterte tells public to be prepared for any eventuality

October 22, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte advised on Sunday the public to be always ready against the possible terrorist attack. In a speech in the MassKara Festival in Bacolod City, Duterte said that terrorism is everywhere, citing that no nation has escaped from

READ MORE

Duterte not concerned about his ratings

October 22, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated on Sunday that he did not care about the ratings because he already won in the elections. In a speech in the MassKara Festival in Bacolod City, Duterte said he would just do his job. “I

READ MORE

House acts to provide Pinoys comprehensive mental care

October 22, 2017

With at least one study claiming that one out of every three Filipinos grapples with mental issues, the House of Representatives passed on second reading a measure that would address the growing need for a national mental health system that

READ MORE

Drilon seeks Senate role in peace process

October 22, 2017

Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon underscored the need for the Senate to take a more active role in the peace process during his recent meeting with the new Norwegian government special envoy to the Philippines on peace efforts with

READ MORE

Female soldiers’ free trip to Hong Kong to push through – Andanar

October 22, 2017

Malacanang on Sunday assured that President Rodrigo Duterte’s promise of Hong Kong trip to female soldiers who fought in Marawi City will be fulfilled. In a radio interview, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar said the trip will push

READ MORE

One last building to be cleared with terrorists in Marawi, says military

October 22, 2017

The Armed Forces of the Philippines was eyeing to finish the operation against the Islamic State-inspired Maute terrorists in war-torn Marawi City by Sunday, with one building that needed to be cleared, official said. “They will do everything.. so our

READ MORE

Russia offering nuclear technology to Philippines: envoy

October 21, 2017

Russia is offering their expertise on nuclear technology to the Philippines, its ambassador said on Saturday. “Nuclear technology is one of very promising things of our bilateral cooperation. We’re not working about the construction of a nuclear power plant, nuclear

READ MORE