Gov’t eyes $9-B loan for COVID-19 vaccine purchase
The government considers borrowing up to $9 billion (P433.3 billion) from the World Bank to fund the country’s purchase of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Carlito Galvez Jr., COVID-19 national task …
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Bulk of COVID-19 vaccines to arrive by end-2021 or early 2022 – Galvez
Vaccine czar and National Task Force Against COVID-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said Monday that the bulk of COVID-19 vaccines would be available by the end of 2021 to early …
DOH: No rush to buy COVID-19 vaccines
The Department of Health said the government would not rush its purchase of COVID-19 vaccines despite a vaccine czar appointment. According to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, the COVID-19 vaccine …
DOH to present vaccine implementation plan to IATF
The Department of Health (DOH) prepares to present its plan on COVID-19 vaccination implementation to the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), Thursday. “The DOH will present the …
DOST: COVID-19 vaccine available in PH by mid-2021
The coronavirus vaccine will be available to the public in the first months of 2021, according to the secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). In the virtual …
FDA: COVID-19 vaccine possible by 1st quarter of 2021
If there would be no problem, it is possible to get the vaccine against COVID-19 in the first quarter or 3 months of 2021, according to the Food and Drug …
Duterte to find more COVID-19 vaccine funds for P130-M Filipinos
President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday that he already had money to buy COVID-19 vaccines but vowed to get more funds to immunize all Filipinos. “Nakahanap na ako ng pera. I …
DOH: PH needs P12.9 billion to buy COVID-19 vaccines
The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday that the Philippines needs P12.9 billion to buy COVID-19 vaccines. Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje revealed the figures during the DOH’s 2021 budget briefing …
Roque believes Duterte pardoned Pemberton to access COVID-19 vaccines
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said he believes President Rodrigo Duterte granted absolute pardon to homicide convict US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton to gain access to COVID-19 vaccines. The US …
Philippines to buy cheapest COVID-19 vaccine – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday the Philippines would go for the cheapest COVID-19 vaccine that would be available in the market given the country’s lack of funds, adding all vaccines …
90 percent of Sinovac employees, families given CoronaVac – CEO
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Sinovac Biotech Ltd. said around 90 percent of its employees and their families joined the phase 3 trial of CoronaVac, the COVID-19 vaccine the …
Pharma chiefs not cutting corners in Covid-19 vaccine race
Pharmaceutical firm chiefs vowed that they will not bring to market any Covid-19 vaccine or treatment that do not meet strict safety and efficiency standards. Globally, governments are hoping to …
Remulla: COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials in Cavite begins in 2 weeks
Governor Jonvic Remulla said Friday the clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines to be participated by Cavite residents would start in the next two weeks. Remulla said in a television interview …
FDA: COVID-19 vaccines need to undergo Phase IV trials
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clarified Monday the COVID-19 vaccines would still need to complete its Phase IV trials. FDA general director Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo explained in an …
10,000 people from Cavite to join UK, US COVID-19 vaccines clinical trial
Governor Juanito Victor Remulla announced Thursday that 10,000 individuals from Cavite would join in clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines from pharmaceutical companies in the United States and the United Kingdom. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Duterte welcomes Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine offer
President Rodrigo Duterte thanked and accepted the offer of Russia to supply the Philippines with COVID-19 vaccines, adding he hopes for a COVID-free Christmas celebration in the country. Duterte responded …
DOST official: Earliest COVID-19 vaccine possibly available by July 2021
An official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said the vaccine for COVID-19 could be available in the Philippines by July 2021. “Pinakamaaga na magkakaroon tayo ng vaccine …
COVID-19 vaccine allocation not yet final – DOH
Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire said Friday the Philippines had not finalized the number of COVID-19 vaccine that would be given to Filipinos. The government earlier allocated funds for the country’s …
20 million Filipinos to receive free COVID-19 vaccine
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said Friday at least 20 million Filipinos would get a free COVID-19 vaccine once it is developed. Dominguez made the announcement during the briefing in …
Duterte will not give COVID-19 vaccine to drug pushers
President Rodrigo Duterte said Friday that the government would not give COVID-19 vaccine to drug pushers. “Drug pusher, wala kayo [you don’t have vaccine],” Duterte said in a public address …
China vows to prioritize Philippines COVID-19 vaccine needs
China responded to President Rodrigo Duterte’s plea and vowed it would prioritize the Philippines once it developed a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Beijing assured the country of COVID-19 …
DFA: PH coordinating with international partners for COVID-19 vaccine
The Department of Foreign Affairs said Friday the government already started coordinating with different international partners to ensure Filipinos would get access to a potential vaccine against COVID-19. “Based on …