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
The PGH prepared for COVID-19 inoculation of “at least 5,000” employees The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) prepared for COVID-19 inoculation of “at least 5,000” employees as the hospital was one of the first COVID-19 referral centers in Manila. The hospital’s preparation for the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines was on “full blast”, according to its spokesperson. … Read more
Message of Christine Dacera’s Close Friend Rommel Galido For Her CHRISTINE DACERA’S CLOSE FRIEND – Rommel Galido, a friend of the flight attendant, posted a message for her on the 40th day since her death. The death of Christine Angelica Dacera became a sensational case. At least 11 persons are currently facing charges over allegations … Read more
Pentagon would review its strategy toward China, according to United States President Joe Biden. United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that the Pentagon would review its strategy toward China, looking at pivotal areas including technology, intelligence, and Washington’s military footprint in the region. The review would be among several others the Pentagon was … Read more