(File photo) MANILA - Some 9,000 jobseekers participated in the three-day initial leg of the "Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso" job fair of the government which was held in three areas in the country last week. In a statement Tuesday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that a total of 407 applicants were able to secure immediate employment, while 8,376 others were considered as near-hires. During the event held from Sept. 22 to 23 in the National Capital Region (NCR), Central Visayas and Davao Region, a total of 157 employers participated which offered 8,310 jobs. The DOLE emphasized the need to bridge jobseekers with the human resource requirements of the recovering tourism industry. The Luzon leg was held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, where 71 participating employers offered 3,620 vacancies. Of the 3,000 applicants who flocked to the venue, 45 were hired on the spot while 7,752 others were considered as near-hires. On the other hand, there were 4,0
DILGSecretary Eduardo Ano (File photo) MANILA - Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano confirmed on Tuesday that he has contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) for the third time. Ano's test results were released on Monday after many of his close contacts also tested positive for the virus. "Thankfully, I remain asymptomatic as of now. I will continue to work while isolating. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated and booster-ed as soon as possible, and to continue following health protocols," Ano said in a message sent to the Philippine News Agency (PNA). He gave his report virtually to President Rodrigo R. Duterte during the Talk to the People on Monday night. Ano first tested positive for Covid-19 on March 31, 2020, and underwent a second test on April 8, which came out negative. However, on August 16 of the same year, Ano again tested positive for the virus. On Jan. 11, 2021, Ano went on a one-month leave as part of his then post-Covid health recovery plan. Meanwhi
(File photo) MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) continues to see a spike in coronavirus infections among its ranks. In its Covid-19 bulletin released Monday, the PNP Health Service said 436 new cases raised the active case tally to 1,884 out of a total of 43,603 confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic. "Thankfully, many of the Covid cases among our police personnel developed mild symptoms, which will only need home or facility isolation," PNP Chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos said in a statement. Another five new recoveries, meanwhile, brought the active cases to 41,954 while the death toll stands at 125. Carlos assured that the surge in infections will not affect the operations of the police force. "We have our deployment strategy that in case a member of the police unit will be isolated, those who are not in contact with him/her will take over. Of course, swab testing is a regular thing for us," said Carlos, who also tested positive for Covid-19. He sa
COVID-19 UPDATES. Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano updates President Rodrigo Duterte during a meeting with core members of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) at the Malacanan Palace on Thursday (Jan. 6, 2022). Ano urged people with mild symptoms of Covid-19 to avail of home quarantine and treatment so hospitals could focus on treating severe and critical cases. (Presidential photo) MANILA - Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Ano has urged people with mild symptoms of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to opt for home quarantine and treatment to help prevent the country's health care system from being overwhelmed. "Katulad nga ng sinabi na kung mayroon isang nahawaan, more or less ay buong pamilya na po. Kaya magho-house lockdown tayo. At mayroon naman tayong enough medical personnel din. Sa atin naman pong isolation and treatment, ang atin mga quarantine facilities ay naka-ready na
COVID-19 UPDATES. Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano updates President Rodrigo Duterte during a meeting with core members of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) at the Malacanan Palace on Thursday (Jan. 6, 2022). Ano urged people with mild symptoms of Covid-19 to avail of home quarantine and treatment so hospitals could focus on treating severe and critical cases. (Presidential photo) MANILA - Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Ano has urged people with mild symptoms of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to opt for home quarantine and treatment to help prevent the country's health care system from being overwhelmed. "Katulad nga ng sinabi na kung mayroon isang nahawaan, more or less ay buong pamilya na po. Kaya magho-house lockdown tayo. At mayroon naman tayong enough medical personnel din. Sa atin naman pong isolation and treatment, ang atin mga quarantine facilities ay naka-ready na