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
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said on Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte does not need to publicize that he is doing his job. This was the response of the presidential spokesman on queries following the postponement of Duterte’s scheduled public address last week. Senator Bong Go then released photos of the president busy with lots of … Read more
Harry Roque on how he secured a hospital room after he contracted the virus. Here’s what Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said when asked on how he secured a hospital room after he contracted the virus. In a report on GMA News Online, Roque on Monday refused to go into details on how he secured a hospital … Read more
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian opposed the nationwide academic break promoted by some Filipinos because of the alleged difficulties experienced by many students and teachers in distance learning amid the pandemic. According to Gatchalian, schools in both basic and higher education should decide whether or not to implement academic breaks. “Hindi ako sang-ayon sa pagkakaroon ng nationwide … Read more
Chinese COVID-19 vaccines “don’t have very high protection rates”, according to the Chinese CDC Director. Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Gao Fu said that Chinese COVID-19 vaccines “don’t have very high protection rates”. OneNews reported that in a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines, China’s top disease control … Read more