The Philippine government has yet to sign any supply agreement with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Friday said that the Philippine government has yet to sign any supply agreement with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers. In an interview on ABS-CBN News Channel, Galvez said that the supply agreement is … Read more
The Biden Administration would look at adding restrictions on tech exports to China. Ahead of US President Joe Biden’s first call with China’s leader Xi Jinping, a senior official on Wednesday said that the Biden administration would look at adding “new targeted restrictions” on certain sensitive technology exports to China in cooperation with allies. In … Read more
Camp of Christine Dacera Speaks on Pursuit Over Her Controversial Death CHRISTINE DACERA – The camp of the 23-year-old flight attendant spoke on what may happen next in case the Makati City Court will dismiss the case. Currently, 11 people are facing charges over the death of Christine Angelica Dacera, a flight attendant of the … Read more
Bacolod City’s Bacolaodiat Festival has been canceled The Bacolaodiat Festival in Bacolod City was canceled this year as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. Bacolaodiat is the annual Chinese New Year celebration in the said city. The word is combined with “Bacolod,” and “Lao Diat” which means celebration, in the Fookien language. “It was … Read more
COVID-19 Cases In PH On A Downtrend Except In 4 Regions COVID-19 DOWNTREND IN PH – The number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines has plateaued according to the Department of Health except for four areas in the country. Dr. Alethea de Guzman, a medical specialist at the DOH Epidemiology Bureau noted a slight decrease … Read more
The FDA approved the compassionate use of China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for PSG members. Malacañang on Thursday said that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved the compassionate use of China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for the benefit of the members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG). Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said at a press … Read more
A locally stranded individual (LSI) passenger of the Cebu Pacific flight from Manila bound to Bacolod City suffered from a stroke and died upon arrival in the city last Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The victim is a 71-year-old LSI from Barangay Handumanan, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. According to the report of DYHB Tatak RMN, the … Read more
The PNP would monitor black markets for fake and unauthorized COVID-19 vaccines, according to PNP chief Police General Debold Sinas. PNP chief Police General Debold Sinas on Thursday said that the Philippine National Police would mobilize teams to look out for black markets for fake and unauthorized COVID-19 vaccines that may have entered the Philippines. … Read more
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has again rescheduled the board examinations for those who want to become teachers. On Wednesday, the PRC said that the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) will be held on September 26. “Pursuant to Resolution No. 1256, (s.2020), wherein Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) is classified as a large-scale … Read more
The Philippines would get COVID-19 vaccine doses from China’s Sinovac Biotech on February 23, 2021, according to Malacañang. Malacañang on Thursday said that the Philippines would get an initial batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses from China’s Sinovac Biotech on February 23, 2021. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said at a press briefing that 600,000 COVID-19 vaccine … Read more