The Chinese city of Shenzhen government said Thursday a sample of frozen chicken wings from Brazil tested positive for coronavirus. The local disease control centers took samples from the surface …
The body of Anakpawis chairperson Randy Echanis was released Wednesday night after the Quezon City Police again took the slain peace consultant and peasant leader. The body was released from …
Education Secretary Leonor Briones said the grammar error in an English lesson on DepEd TV “should not be allowed to happen again.” Briones explained the error occurred when the lesson …
President Rodrigo Duterte could be given Sputnik V vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Russia, as early as May 2021, Malacañang said Thursday. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a …
Education Secretary Leonor Briones insisted Wednesday that the opening of classes on August 24 would push through despite appeals from different sectors and implementation of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) …
The tropical depression east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was named “Gener.” According to Pagasa severe weather bulletin issued at 11 …
Sputnik V, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Russia, could be available for public consumption in the Philippines by April 2021, an official said after a recent meeting with the said …
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) director general and Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo said Thursday a COVID-19 vaccine could be available by the end of 2020. Domingo said in an interview …
Authorities arrested a Nigerian national during an anti-drug operation where P6.8 million worth of shabu was seized in Bacoor City, Cavite, Wednesday. According to a report of the Philippine Drug …
Members of the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON) have not received single cash aid from the government for five months of lockdown caused by the COVID-19 …
The huge PhilHealth COVID-19 reimbursements for Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City is proportionate to its size, said Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, Wednesday. PhilHealth revealed Tuesday that …
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications bared plans to build 200 cell sites with six shared telecommunications tower firms to provide better connectivity in the Philippines. “We recognize …
An official from Food and Drugs Administration said Wednesday that there would be no automatic approval for the Sputnik V, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Russia. FDA director-general Health Undersecretary …
Actor and host Anjo Yllana announced Wednesday that he is leaving noontime show “Eat Bulaga” after 21 years. “With a heavy heart… today Aug.11 2020… I submit my resignation… thank …
Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) president and chief executive officer Ricardo Morales would go on medical leave beginning next week amid the Senate investigation on the alleged widespread corruption in …
The House Committee on Health approved Wednesday a bill aiming to give free annual medical checkups for Filipinos. Anakalusugan party-list Representative Mike Defensor authored House Bill 4093, or the proposed …
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine is still uncertain despite its recent development in Russia. “Hindi pa po natin masabi kasi nasa Phase 3 …
The first and largest temporary COVID-19 Treatment and Monitoring Facility in Quezon province was opened on Tuesday. This is the Southern Quezon Convention Center in Gumaca which was made a …
The Department of the Interior and Local Government ordered police stations Wednesday to deploy cops at Social Amelioration Program (SAP) remittance centers for its second tranche of cash aid distribution. …
The Department of Health said Wednesday face shield price should not be higher than P50, as they would be required in workplaces and public transportation. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire …
Department of Trade and Industry announced the President Rodrigo Duterte approved its new protocols in the workplace under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), including wearing of the face shield. …
President Rodrigo Duterte promised he would put corrupt officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) behind bars, which is currently under investigation over alleged anomalies. “Huwag kayong magkakamali…itong PhilHealth. …
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it is discussing with Russia health authorities for possible WHO prequalification of its new COVID-19 vaccine, a WHO spokesperson said Tuesday. “It’s vital that …
Chinese authorities allegedly found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of imported frozen seafood from the port of Dalian City, which recently had an outbreak. The virus was allegedly found …
Now resigned PhilHealth (Philippine Health Insurance Corporation) senior vice president Augustus De Villa said he quit because of delicadeza. “Sa kadahilanan ng delicadeza po. Ako po ay isang taong marangal, …
The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified Tuesday that students do not need to wear uniforms while participating in any distance learning approach when the class opens on August 24. “Nais …