Grammar error in DepEd TV will not happen again – Briones
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 …
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Duterte to get Sputnik V vaccine as early as May 2021 – Palace
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 …
Briones: Opening of classes on August 24 will push through
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) …
Tropical depression Gener enters PAR
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 could be available in Philippines by April 2021
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 …
FDA: COVID-19 vaccine could be available by end of 2020
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 …
P6.8M worth of shabu seized from Nigerian national in Cavite
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 …
PISTON jeepney drivers did not receive cash aid from gov’t
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 …
Huge COVID-19 claims of SPMC proportionate to its size – DOH
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-Smart to build around 200 cell sites
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 …
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine not automatically approved in PH – FDA exec
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 …
PhilHealth chief Morales takes medical leave amid corruption probe
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 …
House approves bill giving free medical annual checkup for Filipinos
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 …
COVID-19 vaccine availability by December uncertain – DOH
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 …
Quezon province COVID-19 facility opens
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 …
DILG orders police deployment in SAP remittance centers
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. …
Face shield price should not be over P50
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 …
Wearing of face shield required in workplace under MECQ
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. …
Duterte vows jail time for corrupt PhilHealth execs
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. …
WHO in talks with Russia for new COVID-19 vaccine
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 …
Coronavirus found on frozen seafood packaging in China
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 …
Former PhilHealth SVP says he resigned out of delicadeza
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, …
3-year-old included in PhilHealth list of senior citizen beneficiaries
Senators grilled Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Tuesday for its possibly “over-bloated” list of senior citizen beneficiaries that included minor members as young as three years old. Senator Francis Tolentino …
Corruption in PhilHealth is from head to foot – PACC
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica said corruption in PhilHealth is from “head to toe,” citing the state insurer’s president and CEO should be fired to fix the problem. …
Hospital in Davao City has highest COVID-19 claims – PhilHealth
PhilHealth revealed Tuesday that Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City has the highest amount of claims under Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s Internal Reimbursement (IRM) program for COVID- 19 patients …
Former Comelec chair Sixto Brillantes dies of COVID-19
Former Commission on Elections chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr passed away Tuesday morning due to COVID-19, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said. “This is to confirm the passing of former Chairperson Sixto …