Former GSIS Regional Director Dies After Being Hit by a Truck

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A former regional director at the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) passed away after being hit by a truck in Barangay Mercedes, Zamboanga City, on Friday, February 12. The victim is identified as Naomi Ibara Diaz, a resident of Barangay Culianan who’s a retired GSIS official. Based upon the investigation of the Culianan Police Station, … Read more

Cagayan Siblings Died Due to Food Poisoning After Eating Crab

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Crab poisoning in Cagayan CAGAYAN – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 2 is investigating the poisoning of two minors in Santa Ana after eating crab. Based upon the investigation conducted by Santa Ana Police, it was on Wednesday when the victims along with their family had breakfast while having a crab … Read more

FDA Checking On Alleged Arrival Of Moderna Vaccine In PH

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The FDA was checking on the alleged arrival of the Moderna vaccine in the Philippines. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday said that the agency was checking on reports that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had allegedly arrived in the Philippines. This, as the agency disclosed that Moderna may apply for an emergency use … Read more

FDA Warns Against Counterfeit Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine In PH

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The FDA warned the public against counterfeit Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday warned the public against counterfeit or fake Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as there’s no available supply yet in the Philippines. In an online interview, FDA Director-General Eric Domingo reiterated that Moderna may apply for an … Read more

DOST OKs Local, Hand-Crafted Face Mask Made In Cavite

Mapagmahal Face Mask

The DOST had approved a hand-crafted face mask locally made in Cavite. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) had officially approved a hand-crafted face mask locally made in Maragondon, Cavite. This, as the first local hand-crafted mask conformed to the the recommended minimum specifications or standards for non-medical face masks for community use. In … Read more

Senator Go: President Duterte Might Get Vaccinated In Public

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Senator Go: President Duterte might get vaccinated in public. Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday revealed that President Rodrigo Duterte might get vaccinated in public in order to boost the vaccine confidence of Filipinos in the country. After he personally attended the opening of the Philippines’ 101st Malasakit Center in Gov. Roque Ablan Sr. Memorial … Read more

DENR Says Hikers Who Picked Endangered Pitcher Plant May Face Charges

Endangered Pitcher Plant

Group of Hikers May Face Charges For Picking Endangered Pitcher Plant, DENR Says The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said that the hikers who picked endangered pitcher plant may face charges. On Friday (February 12, 2021), DENR Undersecretary Jonas Leones said that the group of hikers who picked some endangered pitcher plants in Marinduque … Read more