Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the Health Department’s non-disclosure of vaccine brand policy would not increase the vaccine confidence of the public. “Personally, it will not help to overcome fear. It …
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian asked the government to start the COVID-19 vaccination of the general public or to “those who are willing” next month. “We’re now in our third month of …
Former Health Secretary Janette Garin and now Iloilo Representative Janette Garin recommended that the government give P10,000 to COVID-19 patients under the Bayanihan 3 bill. “Kapag ikaw ay isaswab. And …
The Commission on Audit (COA) questioned Zambales’ purchase of P61-million worth of food and aid supplies during the COVID-19 lockdown. The products were purchased from companies not selling food but …
Although the number of COVID-19 cases continues to decline in NCR Plus and nationwide, the Department of Health (DOH) has repeatedly warned that the threat of the virus remains. In …
The Department of Tourism has suggested a “green lane” for travelers already vaccinated against COVID-19. Under this, the travel protocol may be more relaxed. Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said they …
A police officer was involved in the shooting of an 18-year-old man with special needs in Valenzuela. Helen Arnigo mourned the sudden death of her 18-year-old son Edwin. On Sunday, …
A consultation in Irosin town, Sorsogon, on Friday regarding the province’s Anti-COVID-19 information caravan ended in chaos. This was after Provincial Board member Ed Atutubo allegedly splashed water on Municipal …
The Department of Health has asked the Foreign Affairs to confirm reports that some countries ban travelers vaccinated with Sinovac or Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. According to social media posts that …
A mental health facility in Pili town, Camarines Sur, was subjected to total lockdown after 15 patients and 1 health worker tested positive for COVID-19. Patients from the male ward …
The local government unit of Marikina City has appealed for additional COVID-19 vaccines, especially as the city’s remaining dosages are declining. According to the city government, the remaining 1,600 doses …
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has conducted more than 3 million swabs and saliva tests since they began on April 14, 2020. According to the PRC, a total of 3,010,432 …
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) leadership has warned those behind the illegal sale of vaccine slots. The alleged “reserving” of COVID-19 vaccines and injection slots in Mandaluyong and San …
The Philippines ranks second in the state of vaccination rollout in Southeast Asia after 4,097,425 doses were distributed to the people, according to the National Task Force Against COVID-19 this …
A group of doctors in Negros Oriental demanded that the province be returned to enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) due to the kick-off of COVID-19 cases there. “We know that there …
Police investigate more than 2,000 people who bathe in the river in Barangay Matictic in Norzagaray town, Bulacan. According to Police. Col. Lawrence Cajipe, director of the Bulacan Police Provincial …
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Monday asked the Makabayan lawmakers to condemn the ‘terrible crimes’ by the communist rebels. NTF-ELCAC spokesperson on social …
The House Committee on Economic Affairs and Committee on Social Services approved substitute bill and committee report on Bayanihan 3. According to Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, at least 290 members …
Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose Manuel Romualdez, said Monday that at least 300,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive in the country by June 21. …
The OCTA Research group urged the government Monday to vaccinate 50% of the population in Metro Manila and six other areas at high risk to achieve herd immunity. The team …
The National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 said the government vaccinates an average of 162,513 COVID-19 people daily. NTF added that as of May 22, the Philippines had given a …
Fifty-one people acquired COVID-19 after attending a pool party and drinking sessions in Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon in Quezon City. A total of 610 people attended the said party and were …
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday it has already determined some personalities linked to the alleged vaccine slots for sale in some cities in Metro Manila. Philippine National Police …
Authorities are already investigating the alleged sale of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine slots in some cities in Manila. The mayor of Mandaluyong ordered an investigation into the issue where it …
A group of motorcycle riders and cyclists called on local government units this Sunday to intensify the 30 kilometers per hour (kph) speed limit on crowded roads. More than 200 …
It is too early to say whether the dolomite sand dumped in Manila Bay has been washed out, said Environment Undersecretary Jonas Leones. According to Leones, the “dolomite beach” project …