DOH COVID-19 update as of November 30, 2020 The Department of Health (DOH) gave an update about its latest COVID-19 tally as of 4:00 p.m. of November 30, 2020. According to its COVID-19 Case Bulletin #261 dated November 30, 2020, the Department of Health recorded 1,773 newly-reported COVID-19 cases. This brought the total number of confirmed cases of … Read more
The recently-signed deal may be deemed void if AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine failed to secure an FDA approval, according to DOH. The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said that the recently-signed deal between AstraZeneca, the private sector, and the Philippine government may be deemed void if AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine failed to secure an approval from … Read more
Here’s the price range for the PCR COVID-19 test The Department of Health (DOH) has released the price range for the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for COVID-19 which will take effect on Monday, November 30. During the Laging Handa briefing, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said: “Today is the official effectivity of this Department … Read more
Singaporean Baby Was Born With COVID-19 Antibodies BABY BORN WITH COVID-19 ANTIBODIES – A woman from Singapore who was previously infected with the coronavirus gave recently gave birth. Following this, doctors and other medical personnel were shocked to discover that the baby already had antibodies against COVID-19. As such, new clues as to whether the … Read more
Some changes in Balikbayan Boxes Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are now facing this fear when it comes to the Balikbayan Boxes that they are sending home for their families in the Philippines amid the pandemic. It has been a part of the Filipino culture that those working abroad would send large boxes filled with goods … Read more
Lee Nadela to Jamir Garcia’s partner: “Please don’t accuse me and Jerry Basco of wrongdoing.” Lee Nadela, the bassist of the disbanded rock group, Slapshock, reacted to accusations of Sojina Jaya Crisostomo, the partner of late frontman Jamir Garcia. Recently, Jaya made headlines following her vlog after the singer’s death. This prompted Lee Nadela to … Read more
Here’s the message of President Duterte on Bonifacio Day 2020 President Rodrigo Duterte gave a message in line with the 157th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio or the Bonifacio Day. Andres Bonifacio is dubbed as the “Father of the Philippine Revolution. He’s also one of the founders and later Supremo (Supreme Leader) of the Kataas-taasan, … Read more
PAL was set to offer COVID-19 RT-PCR testing starting December 1, 2020. The Philippine Airlines (PAL) was set to offer COVID-19 RT-PCR testing for passengers traveling to and from Manila starting December 1, 2020. This, as PAL on Sunday said in an advisory that it would offer swab testing at the PAL Learning Center in … Read more
More companies wanted to join AstraZeneca supply deal, according to one of the Philippines’ presidential advisers. One of the Philippines’ presidential advisers on Monday said that more companies wanted to join the agreement between private sector and the Philippine government in securing a supply of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. This, after senior officials announced that the … Read more
Bonifacio Day 2020 pay rules The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is reminding employers of the pay rules on November 30, 2020, the 157th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio or Bonifacio Day, which is a Regular Holiday. Andres Bonifacio is dubbed as the “Father of the Philippine Revolution.” He’s also one of the founders … Read more