DOH confirms P.3 variant detected in Philippines
The Department of Health (DOH) yesterday confirmed the new variant of COVID-19 first seen in the Philippines now called the P.3 variant. DOH Technical Advisory Group Member and Pediatric Infectious …
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PH in second wave of COVID-19 – UP response team
The Philippines could be experiencing the second wave of COVID-19 after the country recorded 5,000 last Saturday, according to the University of the Philippines (UP) Pandemic Response Team. “Yes, this …
Over 193K Filipinos vaccinated against COVID-19 – DOH
The Department of Health reported Monday that more than 193,000 Filipinos have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the first 13 days of the country’s inoculation program. “So far, we have …
Mayor Vico Sotto in isolation after driver died of COVID-19
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said Monday he is currently under quarantine after his driver tested positive and died of COVID-19. The mayor said he took RT-PCR test over the …
Harry Roque tests positive for COVID-19
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said he tested positive for COVID-19, Monday, March 15. According to Roque, he was tested twice for the virus recently. He said he tested negative on …
14% of new cases in Quezon City transmitted in workplaces – Belmonte
The local government of Quezon City said the recent infections recorded in the city were transmitted in workplaces. According to the city’s Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit (CESU), 14% of …
Wearing of face mask at home urged to prevent family clustering – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday called on the public to wear face masks even when they are inside their homes to prevent family clustering of COVID-19 cases. In …
20,000 new cases daily possible by April if surge not controlled – OCTA
The OCTA Research team said the Philippines could record up to 20,000 new COVID-19 cases daily by April if the new surge of infections would not be controlled. According to …
Stores offering unli chicken affected by import ban due to bird flu
Owners of restaurants offering unlimited chicken promos are complaining of a low supply of poultry due to the import ban because of bird flu. Jayson Asinas sells about 300 pieces …
New variants in Philippines more infectious – expert
In a message, Chairperson Apple de Jesus of Barangay Siena, Quezon City appealed to the barangays to take compliance with health and safety protocols against COVID-19 seriously. “Hindi po impossible …
BI main office in Intramuros closes for 2-day disinfection
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is closing its main office in Intramuros, Manila this Monday and Tuesday to give way to disinfection of the building amid the recent upsurge in …
BI bars 11 Chinese tourists from entering PH at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) barred from entering the country 11 People’s Republic of China (PROC) nationals for misrepresenting their purpose in traveling …
Health workers: No need to go back to strict lockdown
For medical experts, there is no need to go back to tighter lockdown despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country. In recent weeks, hospitals have felt an …
DILG wants governors, mayors, barangay chairs included in vaccination priority list
An official from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called on the national government to include governors, mayors, and barangay chairs on the COVID-19 vaccination priority list. …
British man looks for long-lost Filipino friend to give him inheritance
A British man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer has been looking for his long-lost Filipino friend so he could give him millions worth of inheritance. The story of Verne …
NBI files case against friends of Christine Dacera
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed various complaints against 11 people in connection with the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera. The accused included friends of the victim. …
Continuous COVID-19 surge alarms experts, officials
As the COVID-19 case continues to rise in the country, the Philippine Medical Association is alarmed that the situation may become worse again especially since some doctors are getting sick …
Tips on how to fight pandemic fatigue
According to psychologist Randy Dellosa, pandemic fatigue is the physical, mental and emotional exhaustion due to enduring the situation under a pandemic. He said this results in some changes in …
2021 Palawan division plebiscite now ready
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is ready to hold a plebiscite on March 13 for the proposed division of Palawan into three provinces. “All systems go na po tayo. Actually …
Eleazar becomes PNP OIC after Sinas tested positive for COVID-19
A top police official will take over as head of the Philippine National Police (PNP) while the chief of law enforcement is recovering from coronavirus disease (COVID-19). PNP spokesperson Police …
Bong Go to run for president if Duterte will be his vice president
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said he might run for president in 2022 if President Rodrigo Duterte would run for vice president in the 2022 elections. “Magbabago lang siguro ang isip …
BI employees told to observe strict health protocols amid rise in Covid cases
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) ordered its rank and file employees to strictly observe health protocols amidst the recent upsurge of Covid-19 cases in the country. A memorandum issued by …
World Bank approves $500-M funding for PH’s vaccination, pandemic response efforts
The World Bank granted US$500-million worth of funds for the Philippines’ vaccination program and COVID-19 pandemic response. “The newly approved financing will support the Philippines to vaccinate the population based …
Social distancing impossible; ‘too many Filipinos’ – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte said observing social distancing, especially in urban areas in the Philippines would be impossible because there are “too many Filipinos.” “Wear face mask, face shield for protection. …
Taal Volcano records 51 volcanic earthquakes
In the past 24-hour period, the Taal Volcano Network recorded fifty-one (51) volcanic earthquakes, including twenty-three (23) episodes of volcanic tremor having durations of two (2) to six (6) minutes …
BI reiterates warning on fake entry exemption documents
the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reiterated its earlier warning to foreign nationals not to attempt to submit fake entry exemption documents to its different ports of entry. According to BI …