Philippine experts were studying the efficacy of COVID-19 booster shots, according to DOH. On Saturday, the Department of Health (DOH) said that Philippine experts were studying the efficacy of COVID-19 booster shots. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in an interview at the Laging Handa public briefing that Philippine experts were studying data from all … Read more
The local transmission of Delta COVID-19 variant has yet to be determined, according to Vergeire. On Saturday, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that the local transmission of the Delta COVID-19 variant has yet to be determined. Vergeire said in an interview on Dobol B TV that local transmission of the Delta variant has yet … Read more
Richard Gomez is positive for coronavirus RICHARD GOMEZ – The actor-turned-politician confirmed on Saturday, July 17 that he has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19. In a statement, he cited that he might have acquired the virus due to his work as the mayor of Ormoc City. He said: “I tested positive for … Read more
The national government will stop deploying “very sensitive” vaccines to areas with storage problems, according to Galvez. On Friday, vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr said that the national government will stop deploying “very sensitive” vaccines to areas with storage problems. Galvez said that local government units (LGUs) that failed to properly store “very sensitive” … Read more
Building in Quiapo ravaged by fire A portion of a commercial building in Quiapo, Manila was hit by fire early Saturday morning, amid heavy rains in the area. The fire broke out on the fourth floor of a commercial building at the corner of Carlos Palanca Street and Villalobos Street. It is close to Quinta … Read more
President Duterte: “Vaccine nationalism must end” On Friday, President Rodrigo Duterte called on members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to end “vaccine nationalism”. President Duterte recently expressed concern about a great imbalance in access to COVID-19 vaccines, saying that the coronavirus pandemic had become an “unforgiving race to immunity” because of the lack of … Read more
Google shared new designs for nearly 1,000 emoji ahead of World Emoji Day Google recently shared new designs for nearly 1,000 emoji ahead of this year’s World Emoji Day. Ahead of World Emoji Day, Google shared new designs for 992 emoji that the company had revamped with a focus on making them “more universal, accessible, … Read more
The PRC was studying the possibility of abolishing board exams The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) was currently studying the possibility of abolishing government licensure examinations. In a virtual briefing, PRC chairman Teofilo Pilando Jr. said that they’re studying the possibility of abolishing board and Bar exams. However, Pilando said that those examinations were mandated by … Read more
Franz Luke Sioson Orbos, the man who had a confrontation with police officers recently due to a traffic violation is said to be the son of ex-Pangasinan governor and former TV personality Oscar Orbos. He was at first confronted by a traffic enforcer for a parking violation that affected the flow of traffic along Susana … Read more
DITO, Smart, and Globe were on track with mobile number portability. DITO Telecommunity, Smart Communications, and Globe Telecom were on track with mobile number portability. These mobile network operators — through their joint venture firm Telecommunications Connectivity Inc. (TCI) — concluded the initial tests for their technical capabilities to run the clearing for mobile number … Read more