AstraZeneca was eyeing to conduct clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines, according to DOH The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said that British firm AstraZeneca was eyeing to conduct clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made the said announcement two days after AstraZeneca … Read more
SSS would start offering calamity loan package to its members this week. The Social Security System (SSS) on Wednesday said that it would start offering a calamity loan package to its members later this week in order to help them cope with the recent series of typhoons. This, as SSS CEO and President Aurora Ignacio … Read more
PNP Chief Sinas Prohibits Christmas Parties Within Police Force Philippine National Police PNP Chief Sinas announced that Christmas parties are strictly prohibited within the police force. On Wednesday (November 25, 2020), PNP chief Police General Debold Sinas banned the Christmas parties within the agency. The announcement of Sinas is in line with the national government’s … Read more
Over 35 Million Filipinos Included on Priority List to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines, According to Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. announced that over 35 million Filipinos will be prioritized to receive COVID-19 vaccine. On Wednesday (November 23, 2020), Carlito Galvez Jr. said that more than 35 million Filipino people are included … Read more
SSS will release December pension and 13th month pension starting December 1, 2020, according to an official. Social Security System (SSS) on Wednesday said that pensioners would receive their December pension and 13th month pension starting December 1, 2020. This, as SSS president and chief executive officer Aurora Ignacio said that they’re in the process … Read more
DOTr Gives Update Regarding RFID Sticker Deadline DOTr UPDATE ON RFID – The Department of Transportation reminded motorists of the update on the implementation of the RFID system. The shift toward contactless transactions in tollways is underway with the DOTr setting up the deadline for RFID stickers. According to the DOTr, the installation of the … Read more
COVID-19 Vaccine Update – 35M Filipinos Prioritized For First Round Of Vaccines COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE – The Philippine government has eyed 35 million Filipinos to be prioritized for the new COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, there are 3 leading names in the vaccine race – Pfizer, Modena, and AstraZeneca. Additionally, the Philippines is set to procure around … Read more
Online voter registration now available at Comelec’s iRehistro Voter applicants in the May 2022 national and local election may now accomplish the registration form online through iRehistro of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). However, Comelec reminded applicants that they still need to go to the local Comelec office for the biometrics (fingerprints, photograph, and signature) … Read more
Smart completed its nationwide VoLTE rollout for Prepaid and Postpaid subscribers Smart Communications had successfully completed its rollout of VoLTE (Voice over LTE) service nationwide for both Prepaid and Postpaid subscribers. To recall, VoLTE (Voice over LTE) or full IP-based carrier-grade voice service offered high-fidelity quality phone calls using LTE networks instead of the legacy … Read more
House approved proposed Internet Transactions Act on final reading The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved House Bill No. 7805 or the proposed Internet Transactions Act on third and final reading. Through a 232-6 vote, the House of Representatives approved a bill that would regulate commercial transactions online in order to protect both sellers and … Read more