HIV testing amid pandemic decreases: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) admitted yesterday that the number of those approaching them and undergoing HIV testing has decreased since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The DOH yesterday …
Some politicians put to higher vaccination priority list
Some politicians have been placed on the higher priority listing for the coronavirus disease vaccine (COVID-19) than senior citizens, according to a new decision by the Inter-Agency Task Force on …
Enrile to guest in Duterte’s public address tonight
Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile would guest and talk about the West Philippine Sea issue during President Rodrigo Duterte’s Talk to the People on Monday night, said presidential spokesperson …
58 million Filipinos will be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity
The national government targets to inoculate 58 million or 70% of 83 million people in COVID-19 hotspots to achieve herd immunity, according to presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday. Roque …
Mixing of COVID-19 vaccine brands to be studied
The Department of Health and the Department of Science and Technology are to study the possibility of mixing COVID-19 vaccine brands and booster shots for fully vaccinated individuals. According to …
Home-based learning remains in new normal: DepEd exec
According to the Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio, home-based learning is already part of education even after the pandemic. “Kahit bumalik pa ang normal na tinatawag, new …
Duque, Domingo’s absence in House hearings questioned
The absence of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and FDA Director-General Eric Domingo in the congressional hearings regarding the COVID-19 pandemic was questioned by lawmakers. Anakalusugan party-list Representative Michael Defensor …
Over 800k Filipinos register to national ID online
As of May 13, a total of 849,862 Filipinos have registered to national ID online for Step 1 of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said …
Miss Mexico Andrea Meza in Miss Universe 2020
Miss Mexico Andrea Meza won the 2020 Miss Universe held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on May 16 (May 17 in Philippine time). Miss …
League of Provinces asks gov’t to give more vaccines to MGCQ areas
The League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) asked the national government to deploy more COVID-19 vaccines to areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ). LPP president Presbitero Velasco Jr., …
ER of PGH still closed after fire
The emergency room of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is still closed after a broke out at the hospital’s third floor on Sunday. “Ang ER, hindi pa po. Hopefully by …
Catriona Gray, Pia Wurztbach send support to Rabiya Mateo
Former Miss Universe queens Catriona Gray and Pia Wurztbach sent their love and support to Rabiya Mateo the country’s bet ended her Miss Univers journey. “Rabiya, we love you. Thank …
Cash aid for pregnant informal workers pushed in Senate
A Senate bill aims to provide cash aid to pregnant informal workers in this pandemic. Under Senate Bill No. 2175 filed by Senator Risa Hontiveros, beneficiaries will receive a one-time …
Filipinos should still be careful vs Indian variant: expert
An expert warned this Sunday that the public should not be complacent even though COVID-19 cases are declining because there is still the threat of coronavirus variants, such as the …
Travelers from 7 countries banned from entering PH –BI
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the implementation of the extended travel ban, to include Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) starting May 15. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente shared …
Foreign parents of Pinoys need visa, exemption docs to enter PH
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) clarified that foreign parents of Filipinos need to secure a visa and entry exemption document before traveling to the Philippines. In a statement, BI Commissioner …
Rabiya Mateo ends Miss Universe journey
Rabiya Mateo, Philippines’ bet in the 69th Miss Universe ended her journey after the swimsuit competition. Rabiya showed her fitness in her yellow swimsuit which believed to be a symbol …
Vital signs screening no longer required in vaccination sites: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) announced Friday that vaccination sites are no longer required to get the vital signs of individuals getting inoculated against COVID-19. “We issued a policy regarding …
Vaccine confidence of Filipinos improving: DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday that the vaccine confidence of Filipinos increased to nearly 75 percent since the country began its vaccination program against COVID-19. Health Undersecretary Maria …
WPS issue: Duterte to seek advise of Enrile who was ‘was there from the beginning’
President Rodrigo Duterte said he would seek the counsel of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile because “he was there from the beginning.” “Pakinggan natin s’ya. Hindi na ako magsalita, makikinig …
Duterte says Philippine ships in West Philippine Sea will not back off
President Rodrigo Duterte insisted that the Philippines would not pull out its ships in the West Philippine Sea, adding the country would not engage in war with China. “Mga barko …
Bicol International Airport is likely to open in December: Tugade
Bicol International Airport is likely to start operations before the end of the year, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said Friday after inspecting the facility. Tugade has already ordered the 24/7 …
Voter registration in NCR Plus resumes May 17: Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that the voter registration in NCR Plus would resume on Monday, May 17, after it was placed under general community quarantine (GCQ) beginning May …
Pangilinan hopes for “middle ground” on Nayong Pilipino jab cite issue
Senator Francis Pangilinan hoped parties involved in the construction of the mega vaccination site at Nayong Pilipino Parañaque would find a “middle ground.” “There are some concerns and I think …
No Filipinos hurt amid Israel-Gaza conflict – Bello
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Friday no Filipino has been reported harmed amid the ongoing conflict between Israeli Defense Forces and Hamas terrorists in Gaza Strip. “There was no …
Crising weakens into a low pressure area
Tropical Depression Crising weakens into a low pressure area, Pagasa reported on its 11 am severe weather bulletin, May 14. “CRISING” weakened into a Low Pressure Area at 8:00 AM …