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
A 50-year-old woman was arrested due to allegedly stealing the valuables of an OFW applicant in Ermita, Manila. An OFW applicant sought the help of the Ermita Police after the suspect, a resident of Dasmariñas, Cavite, stole his bag containing his wallet, cellphone, and wedding ring. The two first met on Wednesday. In fact, they … Read more
President Duterte will still get his second dose of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. Malacañang on Thursday said that President Rodrigo Duterte will still get his second dose of Chinese-made Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. Despite the President’s request to China to pull out the said brand from the Philippines, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Duterte will … Read more
The DOH was already drafting guidelines on mixed-used COVID-19 vaccination, according to FDA. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday said that the Department of Health (DOH) was already drafting guidelines on mixed-used COVID-19 vaccination. FDA Director-General Eric Domingo said that the Department of Health was already drafting guidelines to allow a person to … Read more
Carpio: “President Duterte should now resign immediately to keep his word of honor.” ANTONIO CARPIO – The retired Supreme Court justice accepted the challenge raised by President Rodrigo Duterte for a debate amid issues of the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, Carpio said: “On President Duterte’s challenge to debate with me on the West … Read more
The governor of Quezon tested positive for coronavirus Quezon Governor Danilo Suarez tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). According to him, he underwent a routine RT-PCR test on May 5, and eventually, the result has been released which turned out to be positive. The Quezon governor is being monitored by his doctors and he … Read more
COVAX Facility was expected to deliver Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses in May, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr said that COVAX Facility was expected to deliver Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses in May. In a Cabinet briefing presided by President Rodrigo Duterte, Galvez said that the COVAX Facility was … 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