US donates P170M to support PH vaccine roll-out
Chargé d’Affaires John Law announces that the United States will provide Philippines a P170 million assistance to support Department of Health (DOH) in its Covid-19 vaccine roll-out The United States has provided P170 million in financial assistance to support the...
Covid-19 cases on the rise in five regions
The Department of Health (DOH) observed a spike in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections in five regions with the Philippines still in the middle of a surge in infections.
DOH reports 8,122 new Covid-19 infections
The Philippines reported 8,122 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, raising the nationwide tally to 892,880.
Duterte, Putin discuss ties, Covid-19 vaccines
Duterte expressed gratitude for Russia’s “commitment to bolster cooperation in various areas, including in combatting the Covid-19 pandemic,” a statement from his office read.
Non-partisan group seeks to register 7M new voters ahead of 2022 elections
A non-partisan coalition has launched an effort to enlist seven million new voters ahead of the 2022 elections.The Eleksyon 2022 Koalisyon includes former Comelec commissioners Augusto Lagman, Luie Tito Guia and former Comelec chairman Christian Monsod. Also,...
Another ECQ extension in NCR-Plus pushed
By Ian Gabriel Trinidad Two health experts are urging the government to extend the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal or the “National Capital Region-Plus Bubble.”Former Covid-19 task force adviser Dr. Anthony...
Duterte pays tribute to frontliners on Day of Valor, misses rites
In his Day of Valor message, Duterte honored “the fortitude displayed by our selfless and dedicated frontliners.”
Leachon on Covid-19 response: ‘IATF, DOH should adapt best practices of other countries’
The Philippines should take note of the coronavirus pandemic response of other countries and adapt their “best practices,” a former government adviser said.With active Covid-19 cases nearing 180,000 and hospitals overloaded with Covid-19 patients, Dr. Anthony Leachon...
Palace: Duterte is ‘fit and healthy’
Rumors about Duterte’s ill-health spread after several members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) tested positive for Covid-19.
Face shields not required for cyclists and active transport users — DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday said active transport users were no longer required to use face shields due to potential safety risks when used during transport.The reminder was issued following reports that cyclists were being arrested for not wearing face...
PH reports 9,216 new Covid-19 infections
The Philippines reported 9,216 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 828,366.
Zarate to gov’t officials: ‘Do not be onion-skinned when criticized’
Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate reminded public officials not to be “onion-skinned” when faced with criticism.This was in response to the “lugaw” remark of Interior Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III, aimed at Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo. Densing drew...
PH reports 6,414 new Covid-19 infections
The Philippines reported 6,414 new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 819,164.
Duterte lowers import duty rates on pork
The EO reduces tariff rates on pork imports within the minimum access volume to 5 percent for the first three months; 10 percent for the next seven months and 30 percent after the 12th month.
FDA approves Sinovac shots for senior citizens
FDA chief Eric Domingo said the vaccines were approved for use among senior citizens after considering the recommendation of experts, high Covid-19 transmission and limited available vaccines.
Duterte address postponed anew as Covid-19 breaks out among presidential guards
Duterte’s aide Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go said the address was postponed “to avoid putting him at risk due to the reported COVID-19 cases in the PSG (Presidential Security Group).”