Philippines records 4 new cases of COVID-19 Delta variant
The Philippines has recorded 4 new cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant, the “variant of concern” first seen in India. As a result, the total number of Filipinos infected with …
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No need to wear face shields outside house, buildings: Palace
Malacañang clarified Monday that the public no longer needs to use face shields outside a house or building. For now, face shield wear will remain inside buildings, Presidential Spokesperson Harry …
Segregation of vaccinated still being studied: Malacañang
The Palace is now looking into the possibility of isolating those with protection against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from those not yet in the workplaces as the immunization effort against pandemic …
DOH: 2.1 Filipinos now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The Department of Health Monday reported that over two million Filipinos already completed their doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Up to eight million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to the people since the …
PDEA open to the ICC’s drug war probe
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is open to any investigation into the government’s anti-drug campaign. Still, it will abide by President Duterte’s order not to participate in the upcoming …
PH administers 8 million COVID-19 vaccines
Up to eight million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to the people since the vaccination program began in March. According to the National Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC), up to 8,050,711 …
250K Moderna vaccines coming on June 27th
About 250,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are expected to arrive in the country by June 27. Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said, among the upcoming Moderna vaccines will be …
Sotto not affected if Duterte runs for vice president in Eleksyon 2022
Senate President Vicente Sotto III said he is unbothered if President Rodrigo Duterte runs for president in Eleksyon 2022. “If I have finished my presentation and we are ready with …
PDP-Laban members to support Sara Duterte: Nograles
Cabinet Secretary and PDP-Laban member Karlo Nograles said PDP-Laban members would naturally support Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte should she run for President in the May 2022 elections. “She is …
BI intercepts 3 minors at Clark Airport
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Clark International Airport (CIA) intercepted 3 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) for misrepresenting their age. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, the trio, all …
17 cases of Delta variant detected in PH: DOH
The Department of Health has reported 17 cases of more contagious Delta variants in the Philippines so far. The Delta variant was first detected in India. According to the Philippine …
Chel Diokno: Voice of youth must be heard in Election 2022
Although unlucky to win the 2019 senatorial elections, human rights lawyer Chel Diokno considers it a good experience for him to run under the Otso Diretso coalition. In the upcoming …
Family of 16-year-old shot in Laguna drug ops grieves
The family of the 16-year-old man killed in an anti-drugs operation in Biñan City, Laguna, is calling for justice. Jhondie Helos, 16, died in an anti-drug operation in Barangay Canlalay …
Transfer of migrant workers to another company in Taiwan temporarily banned
Taiwan’s labor and health ministry has temporarily banned the transfer of migrant workers there to other companies to curb the spread of COVID-19. Pinay “Jenny’s” contract as a factory worker …
Visayas, Mindanao to receive 55% of newly arrived vaccines: DOH
More than half of the newly arrived vaccines against COVID-19 are set to be distributed in Visayas and Mindanao, which are now experiencing a surge of infections, the Department of …
PH secures 40 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines
According to vaccine czar Carlito Galvez, the Philippines, and Pfizer signed an agreement for the country’s purchase of 40 million doses of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine. According to Galvez, this …
NUPL: Complaint filed with ICC with basis, sufficient evidence
Although the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into the war on drugs, it is not seen as an obstacle by …
Fully-vaccinated passengers should still present quarantine booking
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded passengers arriving from abroad who have been fully vaccinated in the Philippines that they still have to present a seven-day booking in a government-accredited …
Public confused about different policies on face shields
Many are confused as to what the government’s policy is regarding wearing face shields when leaving home. This is after the Palace confirmed President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement that it should …
COVID-19 cases in NCR decreases, infections in regions increases
The number of recorded cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the National Capital Region (NCR) is declining. According to the data, the positivity rate is only 7 percent, just slightly …
DOH: Nothing to worry about effectiveness of Sinovac vaccine
The Department of Health (DOH) insists that there is no need to worry about the efficacy rate of the vaccine by Chinese company Sinovac. This coincides with reports that more …
‘Massacre’ of 3 Lumad including a 12-year-old condemned
Hustisya ang isinisigaw ng iba-ibang progresibong grupo sa pagpatay ng militar sa 3 miyembro ng Lumad-Manobo community sa Lianga, Surigao del Sur noong Martes. This includes a 12-year-old girl. According …
‘Maskless Christmas’ possible if COVID-19 vaccination is fast-tracked
“No mask” Christmas and looser quarantine restrictions are possible if herd immunity is achieved, according to the OCTA Research Group. According to group fellow Dr. Nicanor Austriaco Jr., this is …
PH Coast Guard to build additional sub-station in Zambales
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will build an additional sub-station in Barangay La Paz in San Narciso in Zambales to strengthen its patrol presence in the West Philippine Sea. According …
Fully vaccinated individuals can still be infected
Even if a person is completely vaccinated against COVID-19, it is still possible for a person to get the disease. It is also said that “full protection” can only be …
15 illegal Chinese arrested in Cavite warehouse raid – BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of 15 Chinese nationals caught working as warehouse workers. According to BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, 15 Chinese nationals were arrested on Wednesday …