Senator Richard Gordon’s Brother Ex-Olongapo Mayor Bong Gordon Dies

Senator Richard Gordon, Bong Gordon

Brother of Senator Richard Gordon Dies, Senators Express Condolences Senator Richard Gordon confirmed that his brother, former Olongapo City Mayor Bong Gordon, died. In the Philippine political arena, there are several prominent surnames – one of these family names is Gordon. Two (2) members of the family are known politicians in the country. Sen. Richard … Read more

Agot Isidro and Enchong Dee React Over Statement of Duterte on ABS-CBN Franchise

Agot Isidro, Enchong Dee and Duterte

ABS-CBN FRANCHISE – Agot Isidro and Enchong Dee reacted to President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement that he will not give the Kapamilya Network a “license to operate.” On Monday night, February 8, the president took a swipe anew after several politicians submitted proposals for the renewal of the network. Among those who earlier filed the proposal … Read more

FDA: AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout To Proceed Despite Lower Efficacy Against New Variants

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AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout would proceed despite lower efficacy against new variants, according to FDA. AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout would proceed despite that the said vaccine had lower efficacy against new variants, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). GMA News Online reported that the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said that the … Read more

President Duterte Prohibits Customs, Airport Personnel From Opening COVID-19 Vaccine Supplies

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President Duterte prohibited customs and airport personnel from opening COVID-19 vaccine supplies. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night announced that customs and airport personnel were prohibited from opening or tampering with the forthcoming supplies of COVID-19 vaccines that were set to arrive in the Philippines. In a televised address on Monday night, President Duterte said … Read more

President Duterte Insists No Corruption In COVID-19 Vaccine Procurement

President Duterte No Corruption

President Duterte insisted that there’s no corruption in COVID-19 vaccine procurement. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday insisted that there’s no corruption in the Philippine government’s procurement of vaccines needed to protect Filipinos from COVID-19. In a televised address on Monday night, President Duterte admitted that he was hurt by “sweeping” corruption allegations in the acquisition … Read more

President Duterte Considers Military Hospitals, School Buildings As COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

President Duterte Vaccination Sites

President Duterte considered military hospitals and school buildings as COVID-19 vaccination sites. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night said that military hospitals and public school buildings can be used as COVID-19 vaccination sites if the nationwide vaccination program will need more venues. In a televised address aired on Monday night, the President said that local … Read more