‘Non-disclosure’ of COVID-19 vaccine brand opposed
Some local officials are skeptical of the order not to say the brand to be used in vaccination against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). League of Provinces of the Philippines National President …
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FilCom leaders help Filipinos affected by tension in Israel
Even though the health war is not over because of Covid-19, the Filipinos in Israel are fleeing bombs and missile attacks. Many Filipinos in the country are safe but are …
Civil Service Exams scheduled on July 18 in 4 regions – CSC
The Civil Service Exams or Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) would proceed on July 18 in selected regions, the Civil Service Commission said Thursday. CSC said the exam …
BI offices in NCR+ remain open with a skeleton workforce under stricter GCQ
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced that its offices in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces of Laguna, Rizal, and Cavite will continue to operate with a skeleton workforce. In a …
Duterte orders to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to indigents
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered to vaccinate the indigent population using Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Thursday. Roque said the President’s order is compliant with the conditions set …
Mass gathering at Baclaran fiesta under investigation
Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez yesterday ordered an investigation into the festival in Baclaran last Monday. “We will check and see if there was a shortcoming among barangay officials in …
Individuals with hypertension can get vaccinated vs COVID-19
Contrary to the belief that it is risky for those with high blood pressure to get vaccinated, a vaccine expert explained that these people need more to get vaccinated against …
Half a million COVID-19 vaccines of Sinovac arrive at NAIA
Another batch of Sinovac, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine from China, has arrived in the Philippines. 500,000 doses of CoronaVac, manufactured by Chinese company Sinovac, arrived this Thursday, 7:37 a.m. …
Meralco begins distribution of disconnection notice
This week, Meralco started sending disconnection notices to its customers who have not yet paid their electricity bills. “Nung Sabado, naglabas kami ng anunsiyo dahil nagbalik na tayo sa GCQ …
No OFW deployment ban to Israel: DOLE
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III clarified Thursday that the government has no deployment order to Israel but only a temporary departure suspension amid the tension between Israeli forces and Gaza’s …
Angara urges FDA to study vaccination of minors
Senator Sonny Angara urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin studying the vaccination of persons under 18 years old. Angara made the call citing that FDAs in other …
COVID-19 vaccine brand to be announced on-site: DILG
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Thursday that the COVID-19 vaccine brand would be announced on the jab site. According to DILG Secretary Eduardo Año, local government …
PhilHealth claims processing delayed due to COVID-hit employees
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) explained Thursday why the agency is having delays in processing claims for COVID-19 cases of private and public hospitals. According to PhilHealth spokesperson Shirley …
OCTA proposes giving 90% of vaccine supply to NCR
The OCTA Research Group proposes to pour 90 percent of the supply of COVID-19 vaccines into the National Capital Region (NCR), which remains the epicenter of the pandemic in the …
Herd immunity possible in 3 years with current speed of vaccination: data
Vaccination progress in the country has accelerated with the arrival of new doses of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine. But with the current progress, it is said that it will take …
Suspect for robbing American in Angeles City arrested
A man allegedly involved in the theft of an American’s house in Angeles City was arrested on Monday. The 29-year-old suspect was identified as Lawrence Gayola. He was one of …
500 kilos of illegal frozen meat products seized in Oriental Mindoro
The confiscated illegal frozen meat and poultry products were immediately buried in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, at the provincial port this Wednesday. Nearly 500 kilos were seized by the combined …
Fake cop arrested after attempting to evade checkpoint in Zambales
The Cabangan Municipal Police Station arrested a 43-year-old suspect who identified himself as a police officer after he attempted to escape the checkpoint on National Highway, Barangay Dolores, Cabangan, Zambales …
Fire hits Athena Residences in Pasig City
The fire was completely extinguished in Athena Residences in Barangay San Miguel in Pasig City at 11 pm on Wednesday night. In the videos that have spread on social media, …
Mother arrested for selling her baby online
A woman was arrested in a local police operation after selling her baby online in Davao del Norte. Authorities first received information that someone was allegedly selling the baby through …
Team Kabang will continue legacy of deceased hero dog
This Wednesday, the group that helped treat Kabang promised that they will continue the advocacy of the hero dog after he passed away. One of the lessons Kabang left is …
PHA: Hospitals forced to use savings due to unpaid PhilHealth claims
PhilHealth’s failure to pay is already forcing private and public hospitals to use their savings and take out loans, according to the Philippine Hospital Association (PHA) PHA President Dr. Jaime …
Napolcom okays recruitment of almost 20k new cops
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) approved the recruitment of almost 20,000 new police officers. The recruitment of 17,314 new patrolmen and patrolwomen will replace personnel losses, increase strength, enhance police …
BFP nurses sent to hospitals to assist in COVID-19 response
Although the number of COVID-19 patients has decreased in some hospitals in Metro Manila, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has sent an additional nurse to help respond to the …
Metro Manila can achieve herd immunity in less than 2 months: OCTA
The OCTA Research group projected Wednesday that Metro Manila could achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 in less than two months if 300,000 vaccine doses would be given in the capital …
PNP, BFP to oversee COVID-19 vaccines delivery to provinces
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) tapped the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to assist the Department of Health (DOH) and local …