DOH: All Countries Vulnerable To COVID-19 Variants

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire

All countries were vulnerable to COVID-19 variants, according to DOH. On Friday, the Department of Health (DOH) said that all countries were vulnerable to the threats brought about by the emerging COVID-19 variants. During an online forum, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that all countries were vulnerable to COVID-19 variants and no single country … Read more

Pfizer Plans To Seek US Authorization For COVID-19 Booster Shot

Pfizer

Pfizer planned to seek US authorization for COVID-19 booster shot. Pfizer Inc planned to ask regulators in the United States to authorize a booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine within the next month. On Thursday, the drugmaker’s top scientist said that based on evidence of greater risk of coronavirus reinfection six months after vaccination and … Read more

President Duterte Thanks Japan For Donating COVID-19 Vaccines To PH

President Duterte

President Duterte thanked Japan for donating COVID-19 vaccines to the Philippines. On Thursday, President Rodrigo Duterte thanked Japan for donating AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Philippines. The latest donation of 1,124,100 doses of Japan-manufactured AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines arrived at the Manila airport on Thursday night and the shipment would add to the country’s supply … Read more

Former Soldier Accused of Gambling, Caught with Illegal Drugs

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Former soldier face multiple charges after arrest A former soldier accused of gambling was also caught with illegal drugs in Makati. John Eymer Rapsing, 35, a former soldier, and his accomplice were caught with a gun, ammunition, and nearly P70,000 worth of suspected shabu. They were arrested in Barangay West Rembo, Makati, Wednesday night and … Read more

PM Suga: Tokyo’s Donation Of AstraZeneca Jabs Testament To Japan’s “Deep-rooted” Friendship With PH

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Tokyo’s donation of AstraZeneca jabs was a testament to Japan’s “deep-rooted” friendship with the Philippines, according to PM Suga. On Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that Tokyo’s donation of AstraZeneca jabs was a testament to Japan’s “deep-rooted” friendship with the Philippines. According to Suga, the delivery of around one million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine … Read more

Trillanes is the Most Corrupt Senator Says Duterte Political Adviser

Duterte political adviser on Trillanes

Political adviser of Duterte claims Trillanes is the most corrupt senator Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs Jacinto Paras said former senator Antonio Trillanes IV is the most corrupt senator in the country. According to Paras, when Trillanes was still a legislator, he allegedly paid too much to his consultants using government money. “He (Trillanes) is … Read more

Duque Thanks Japan For Donating AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccines To PH

Duque Japan AstraZeneca

Duque thanked Japan for donating AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to the Philippines. On Thursday, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III expressed gratitude to Japan for donating Japan-manufactured AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Philippines. The Japanese government donated a total of 1,124,100 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines. President Rodrigo Duterte welcomed the shipment in … Read more

De Vera: Removal Of Board Exams Must Be Supported By Data

CHED chairman Prospero De Vera III

The removal of board exams must be supported by data, according to De Vera. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) chairman Prospero De Vera III said that the removal of board exams in the Philippines must be supported by data. In a briefing on Thursday, De Vera said that empirical data, such as supply and demand, … Read more