Here’s the reaction of Bayan Muna representative over alleged Comelec server hacking COMELEC – House Deputy Minority Leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate was alarmed by reports that the servers of the Commission on Elections were hacked. Earlier, reports surfaced that hackers were able to allegedly steal information from Comelec servers. Based on … Read more
The SSS will offer a calamity assistance package to members and pensioners affected by typhoon “Odette”. SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) — The state-run pension fund will offer a calamity assistance package to its pensioners and members who were affected by typhoon “Odette” starting January 14. The state-run pension fund had set aside PHP 2.18 billion … Read more
Overpriced? Maggie Wilson laments expensive COVID-19 test kit in the country MAGGIE WILSON – The former beauty queen took to social media wherein she expressed her dismay at the expensive price of the COVID-19 test kit in the country. The COVID-19 pandemic remains to be the biggest challenge that the country is facing today. This … Read more
DILG Secretary Eduardo Año Under Isolation Now due to COVID-19 DILG SECRETARY EDUARDO AÑO – The head of the Department of Interior and Local Government tested positive for COVID-19 for the third time. The Philippines is now battling another surge in the COVID-19 cases. Following the holiday season, the daily recorded cases of coronavirus jumped … Read more
Pfizer Develops Omicron Vaccine amid Keen Interest OMICRON VACCINE – Pfizer Chief Executive Albert Bourla confirmed that their company is currently manufacturing vax against the Omicron. Currently, the variant of concern across the globe is the Omicron which was first recorded in South Africa. Reported as a “heavily mutated” version of COVID-19, the World Health … Read more
The generic version of Paxlovid will be distributed in government hospitals. BEXOVID — The generic and more affordable version of Pfizer’s Paxlovid will be distributed in government hospitals in the Philippines. This, after the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the Department of Health’s application for a compassionate special permit (CSP) for Bexovid. … Read more
President Duterte: “Somebody has to communicate to the people what government is doing.” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President explained to the public that he’s holding his weekly pre-recorded public address because someone from the government had to communicate with the people the status of the country’s pandemic response efforts. The President made the statement … Read more
Motorcycle taxi TWG terminated Grab Philippines – Move It partnership in pilot study. Grab Philippines has been barred from entering the motorcycle taxi business in the country. This, after the government’s motorcycle taxi technical working group (TWG) told the company to permanently dissolve its partnership with Move It, leaving the three original players — Angkas, … Read more
The WHO was the “sole authority” that can classify new variants, according to the DOH. DOH — The Department of Health said on Monday that the World Health Organization (WHO) was the “sole authority” that can classify new variants. This, following reports of alleged COVID-19 variants “delmicron”, “deltacron”, and “flurona”. In a statement, the Department … Read more
Here are the details about the home isolation package of PhilHealth HOME ISOLATION PACKAGE – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reminded the public about its program for members who are mild and asymptomatic from COVID-19. The program is called COVID-19 Home Isolation Benefit Package (CHIBP) which is intended for members who are asymptomatic and … Read more