Pfizer was “very close” to applying for an emergency use approval, according to the company’s CEO Pfizer’s CEO on Tuesday said that Pfizer was “very close” to applying for an emergency use approval (EUA) for its COVID-19 vaccine, according to a report. This, after the company began collecting safety data to submit to regulators in … Read more
Disney released a tutorial video on how to make a parol. Disney officially released another Filipino-themed video as it dropped a tutorial video on how to make a Parol or a Christmas lantern. This, after Disney released its Filipino-themed Christmas ad that went viral on social media. In this video, Disney will teach its viewers … Read more
DOH COVID-19 update as of November 17, 2020 The Department of Health (DOH) gave an update about its latest COVID-19 tally as of 4:00 p.m. of November 17, 2020. According to its COVID-19 Case Bulletin #248 dated November 17, 2020, the Department of Health recorded 1,148 newly-reported COVID-19 cases. This brought the total number of confirmed cases of … Read more
OVP on Leni Robredo: “Imbes na suporta, paninira at kasinungalingan ang binabato” The Office of the Vice President denied that Leni Robredo used a government plane in relief operations in Bicol last week. This was after Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo accused the incumbent vice president in his public affairs show Counterpoint, of using … Read more
No Academic Break – Palace Malacañang Palace announced on Tuesday that there will be no academic break for state universities and colleges (SUCs) due to recent typhoons. In an announcemnt, Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said that the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) en banc has convened and decided the possible extention of academic calendar among … Read more
Student dies from hazing A senior high school student died due to fraternity hazing in Zamboanga City on Sunday, November 15. Joselito Envidiado, the victim, is a 21-year-old resident of Sarangani Drive, Barangay San Jose Gusu. According to Maj. Elmer Solon, chief of Zamboanga City Police Station 11, at least 12 out of 18 officers … Read more
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine was “94.5% effective” in preventing coronavirus disease. Moderna Inc. on Monday said that the experimental COVID-19 vaccine was “94.5% effective” in preventing the coronavirus disease based on interim data from a late-stage trial. This, as the company became the second drugmaker in the United States to report results that far exceeded expectations … Read more
Fake donation drives The public is being warned over fake donation drives that have been spreading on various social media platforms. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the public should not immediately give donations and carefully evaluate to whom they are going to hand in their cash or in-kind donation. It … Read more
CHED Rejects Academic Freeze, Says Schools Can Decide To Suspend JUST IN: CHED REJECTS ACADEMIC FREEZE – Following the onslaught of floods in areas of Luzon, people called for an academic freeze. According to supporters of the academic break, it would only be fair to those severely affected by floods. Students and advocates alike said … Read more
PhilHealth approved continuing coverage of hemodialysis sessions beyond 90-session limit. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) had approved the continuing coverage of hemodialysis sessions beyond 90-session limit. This, as the state insurer had extended the hemodialysis coverage from 90 up to a maximum of 144. PhilHealth on Monday issued an official statement announcing the latest … Read more