Francisco Duque III received his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Friday received his first dose of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. In a report on GMA News Online, Duque received his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Manila City. According to the Department of Health, Duque received the CoronaVac … Read more
Elderly dies while waiting in line at community pantry of Angel Locsin A senior citizen who lined up in the community pantry of actress Angel Locsin passed away. Barangay Holy Spirit desk officer Benjamin Berriber confirmed the passing of Rolando dela Cruz, 67, of Isadora St. Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City, after he got fainted … Read more
The AFP proposed to build structures in the West Philippine Sea amid Chinese incursions. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recently proposed to build structures in the West Philippine Sea amid Chinese incursions. AFP spokesperson Major General Edgard Arevalo on Friday said in an interview on Dobol B TV that the proposal was sent … Read more
Smart Communications gave a sneak peek of what fans can expect with its partnership with BTS. Smart Communications recently gave a sneak peek of what fans can expect with its partnership with South Korean pop group BTS. Smart executives said that Filipino ARMYs (fans of BTS) can also look forward to some merchandise such as … Read more
Vice President Leni Robredo revealed her COVID-19 test result. Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday took to social media as she revealed her COVID-19 test result after a week of quarantine. Robredo shared in her Facebook post that she “strictly” stayed inside her room for seven straight days before getting her COVID-19 test result. According … Read more
President Duterte appointed Karl Kendrick Chua as the new NEDA chief. Malacañang on Thursday announced that President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Karl Kendrick Chua as the new secretary of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). In a statement, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said that the Palace confirmed President Duterte’s appointment of Chua as the … Read more
Negotiations to secure Janssen COVID-19 vaccine doses could be finalized soon, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said that negotiations to secure around 5 million to 10 million Janssen COVID-19 vaccine doses could be finalized soon. During the Presidential press briefing on Thursday, Galvez said that they’ll finalize the negotiations to secure … Read more
Pfizer and Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines were set to be delivered to the Philippines in late April, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said that Pfizer and Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines were set to be delivered to the Philippines in late April. During the Presidential press briefing, Galvez said that COVID-19 vaccines … Read more
An unusual name for a baby in Indonesia A newborn baby was named the Department of Statistical Communication in honor of his father’s workplace. According to a certain Slamet ‘Yoga’ Wahyudi, a 38-year-old man from Central Java, Indonesia, he and his then-pregnant wife agreed that if she gave birth to a son, he would be … Read more
The FDA was seeking measures to provide “flexibility” to regulations in times of emergencies, according to Domingo. FDA Director-General Eric Domingo on Thursday said that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was seeking the approval of measures that will allow it to have more “flexibility” in its regulations in times of emergencies. Some lawmakers said … Read more