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The first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses will arrive in the Philippines on Monday, according to DOH. The Department of Health (DOH) announced that the first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses will arrive in the Philippines on Monday. On Saturday, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the Philippines was expecting around 193,000 … Read more
Duque said that he had ordered the DOH to seek EUA for Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Saturday had ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to seek emergency use authorization (EUA) for Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. Following the arrival of 2 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses in the Philippines, Duque said that … Read more
The FDA granted a certificate of product registration for ivermectin as an “anti-nematode drug”. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday granted a certificate of product registration (CPR) for human use of the locally-manufactured ivermectin as an “anti-nematode drug”. However, FDA Director-General Eric Domingo said that the issued certificate of product registration (CPR) for … Read more
Harry Roque said that he will debate against Antonio Carpio about the West Philippine Sea. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said he will debate against retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio about the West Philippine Sea (WPS). After challenging Carpio to a debate on the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, President Rodrigo Duterte had … Read more
Russia approved the use of the single-dose Sputnik Light COVID-19 vaccine. Russia on Thursday approved the use of the single-dose Sputnik Light COVID-19 vaccine after approving the use of the two-dose Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. According to Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, Russia had authorized the use of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine called “Sputnik Light,” a … Read more
MVP will retire as president and CEO of PLDT and named his successor who will take over the company’s top posts. Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) announced that he will retire as president and CEO of PLDT and also named his successor who will take over the company’s top posts. On Thursday, Pangilinan announced that Al … Read more
Senator Bong Go lauded PRC’s decision to move Nursing Licensure Examination to an earlier date. On Wednesday, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go lauded Professional Regulations Commission’s decision to reschedule the Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE) to an earlier date. In a statement, Senator Go said that this will give fresh graduates who will pass the examination … Read more
President Duterte was hopeful that Ivermectin can be used as a “palliative” or “preventive” drug against COVID-19. On Wednesday, President Rodrigo Duterte was hopeful that Ivermectin can be used as a “palliative” or “preventive” drug against COVID-19. In a televised address on Wednesday night, President Duterte admitted that he was hoping for favorable outcome of … Read more
President Duterte on getting Sinopharm jab: “I made it as a personal request” After receiving his first dose of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine, President Rodrigo Duterte made a public apology and shared that he made it as his “personal request”. During his Talk to the People briefing on Wednesday night, President Duterte apologized for receiving a … Read more
The FDA approved the emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines. This, as the COVID-19 vaccines developed by Moderna were the seventh to be granted emergency use authorization in the country, next to Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca-Oxford, Sinovac’s … Read more