Palace justifies flip-flopping on face shield policy
It’s been a confusing past few days for the country’s face shield policy due to clashing announcements by government officials.
Duterte thumbs down face-to-face classes due to Delta variant
It was the third time Duterte rejected the DepEd’s proposal to conduct face-to-face classes in areas with low to zero Covid-19 cases.
Duterte threatens to arrest Pinoys who refuse vaccination
“There is a crisis being faced in this country. There is a national emergency. Kung ayaw mong magpabakuna, ipaaresto kita,” he said in his Talk to the Nation address.
2.1 million Filipinos now fully vaccinated – DOH
More than two million Filipinos have been successfully inoculated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), according to the Department of Health (DOH).
JBC nominated 9 for vacant Supreme Court post
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) endorsed to President Rodrigo Duterte nine candidates for the position of Supreme Court associate justice.
Covid-19 vaccine work amid Indonesia fiasco – Vergeire
The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public that all coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines work in preventing those inoculated from severe infection and hospitalization amid the news in Indonesia where vaccinated people still got infected.
PH justice system working on ‘drug war’ abuses – Eleazar
The Philippine justice system is at work on alleged human rights abuse violations of the government in relation to its ongoing war on drugs.
Gov’t should pay for Inbound passengers’ Covid test – Pangilinan
Costs of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) tests of inbound passengers should be shouldered by the government, according to Senator Francis Pangilinan on Thursday.
PH receives 1.5M Sinovac jabs
The country now has 14,205,870 Covid-19 vaccine doses: nine million of Sinovac, 2.556 million of AstraZeneca, 2,469,870 of Pfizer and 180,000 of Sputnik V.
Halt PUV modernization amid pandemic — transport group
An organization of jeepney operators and drivers questioned the government’s public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization plan, saying it should be suspended amid the pandemic.
Face shields not required anymore while outdoors – DOH
People are now allowed to remove face shields while working or walking outdoors, a health official said Wednesday.
DepEd mulls September opening of classes
The Aug. 23 opening of classes would be in accordance with the law, which states that the school calendar should start in the month of August.
Duterte decides: No VFA abrogation for 6 more months
The Philippines was set to revoke the VFA in February 2020 but Duterte suspended its abrogation in June and November last year.
DILG: 32.8M Pinoys registered for Covid-19 vaccines
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said that to date, 32,804,034 Filipinos under priority lists A1 to C were included in the master list of Covid-19 vaccine recipients.
Duterte in good health, Palace says after loss of balance during Independence Day rites
Duterte’s health has been a hot topic since he became president.
Duterte wants Willie Revillame to run for senator
Duterte said he would reserve a spot for Revillame in the administration’s senatorial bets in 2022.