Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed that Health Secretary Francisco Duque’s failure cost the Philippines 10 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which was supposed to be delivered by January 2021. …
Senator Risa Hontiveros said Wednesday that the government should buy a COVID-19 vaccine based on science rather than political favors. She made the remark after Malacanang insisted that the “target …
The House of Representatives would allocate P50 million of its internal budget to buy COVID-19 vaccines for their employees and their five immediate relatives. House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco announced …
A COVID-19 vaccine must be proven to be at least 60% to 70% effective before the Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves its use in the country, FDA Director-General …
Malacañang explained Tuesday why the government opted to buy China-made CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine over other candidate vaccines, saying other manufacturers have not committed supplies to the Philippines. Chinese pharmaceutical company …
The Department of Health advises the public to refrain from excessive drinking because liquor could lessen the effectiveness of upcoming COVID-19 vaccines. This was stated by Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario …
The Department of Health said Friday the government eyes placing at least six cold storage for COVID-19 vaccines and Metro Manila and three nationwide. “Magkakaroon ng apat ng cold storage …
Some barangays remained uninformed about joining the World Health Organization’s solidarity trials, which are set to begin next year, Mariz Umali reported on Balitanghali. One is Barangay 699 in Malate, …
Malacañang said Thursday the Philippines’ top choice for a COVID-19 vaccine is still China’s Sinovac despite the firm’s “bribery history.” “Consistent po tayo na papayagan lang nating magamit ang mga …
The public needs to be properly educated about COVID-19 vaccination against coronavirus disease, according to the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the FDA Director-General Eric …
Information should be given to those who doubt COVID-19 vaccine side effects, the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said now that the vaccine against the virus is …
The Quezon City government approves its P1 billion for its COVID-19 vaccination program, Joseph Juico, co-chair of Quezon City’s Task Force, said Wednesday. In an interview with ANC’s “Matters of …
Regulators in the Philippines are validating reports accusing Chinese firm Sinovac of a “bribing history” to get fast approval of its vaccines, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Wednesday. A …
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said it would release the COVID-19 vaccines approved for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Solidarity Trials this week. In a press briefing on …
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo said around 30% of the public are hesitant to receive COVID-19 vaccines. In an interview with GMA Network’s Unang Hirit, Domingo should …
The 3 manufacturers of the COVID-19 vaccine have already passed through the country’s ethics review board and will be subjected to evaluation by the Food and Drug Administration, the Department …
Malacañang said Monday President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to get the COVID-19 vaccine shot once local regulators approve a potential vaccine for emergency use. However, the actual vaccination may not …
Vice President Leni Robredo said she is willing to be among the first people to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 vaccine. This is to allay the fears of the Filipinos …
Malacañang has already made public the specific number of people who will be given COVID-19 vaccines, divided depending on the sector they belong to. There are two different types of …
The “best-case scenario” for COVID-19 vaccination drive in the Philippines could start within the first quarter of 2021, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Monday. “Ang best-case scenario sa atin …
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III accepted the challenge to be the first one to get a COVID-19 vaccine to ease the fears of the public about the vaccine’s safety. “Yes, …
A lawmaker from Quezon City urged the government to allow local Philippine airlines to deliver COVID-19 vaccines across the country to help them recover from the pandemic. “I am assuming …
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) director-general Eric Domingo said Thursday a COVID-19 vaccine may be ready for distribution in the Philippines by March 2021. Doming projected the release date a …
Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said Wednesday Sinovac from China and Sputnik V of Russia would be conducting clinical trials in the Philippines by this month or January next …
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Wednesday that an executive order to authorize the emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines is already “in process.” Galvez responded to queries if the deal …
An official from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Monday that the mass COVID-19 vaccination is expected to start by either June or July 2021. “Kung ang ibig …