Harry Roque explained why it’s “un-Christian” to speculate about his confinement. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday explained why it’s “un-Christian” to speculate about his confinement at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH). Roque, who was criticized for having immediately secured a hospital room despite the shortage, said that his confinement was ordered by his doctors. … Read more
DFA: “The continuing presence of Chinese vessels around the Reef is a source of regional tension.” The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has summoned Huang Xilian, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, due to the unresolved issue of the influx of Chinese vessels at the Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea. According to a … Read more
“Media should be included in the A4 list,” says Sen. Villanueva Senator Joel Villanueva is pushing to include the media sector in the list of priority recipients of the COVID-19 vaccination in the country because of their very important role in delivering news to the people in the midst of the pandemic. Villanueva, chair of … Read more
The Philippine government expected 20 million Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine doses in the next 4 months, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. on Tuesday said that the Philippine government expected 20 million Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine doses in the next 4 months. Galvez said in an ANC interview that the Philippine government was … Read more
5 more COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers have yet to get EUA in the Philippines, according to the FDA. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday said that 5 more COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers have yet to get emergency use authorization (EUA) in the Philippines. In a briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte, FDA Director-General Eric Domingo said … Read more
At least 32 COVID-19 vaccines were put to waste in Central Visayas according to the Department of Health – Region 7 (DOH-7). It was confirmed by the regional health office on April 12 citing various reasons regarding vaccines that cannot be administered. Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, spokesperson of DOH-7 said: “For Sinovac, the reason for … Read more
President Duterte on his slot for COVID-19 vaccine shot: “Kung sino gusto sa slot ko, ibigay ko.” On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte volunteered to give his slot for a COVID-19 vaccine shot to those who “can live productively.” During his weekly public address, the President said that his age was one of the reasons why … Read more
President Duterte addressed rumors about his whereabouts. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday addressed rumors about his whereabouts after he was missing from the public eye for nearly two weeks. During his weekly public address, the President tackled rumors about his whereabouts, saying that he intended to be absent from the public eye and he did … Read more
President Duterte was set to address the nation on Monday night. Malacañang on Monday told reporters that President Rodrigo Duterte was set to address the nation on Monday night. In a report on GMA News Online, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque told reporters that President Duterte will hold his weekly Talk to the People briefing on … Read more
A curfew violator in Calamba, Laguna died after being allegedly mauled by village watchmen. The victim was identified as Ernanie Jimenez. According to the sibling of the victim named Gledien, the victim went outside their house to buy food when caught by the roving village watchmen. He was allegedly mauled by the village watchmen when … Read more