The FDA was eyeing to issue a decision on EUA application of the AstraZeneca vaccine this week. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo on Monday said that the FDA was eyeing to issue a decision on the emergency use authorization (EUA) application of AstraZeneca for its COVID-19 vaccine by this week. In an … Read more
PRC had targeted to open COVID-19 testing using saliva samples to PRC labs outside Metro Manila on November 5. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Molecular Laboratory head Dr. Paulyn Ubial on Monday said that the PRC had targeted to open COVID-19 testing using saliva samples to all PRC labs outside Metro Manila on November 5. In … Read more
PRC started offering COVID-19 testing using saliva samples. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Molecular Laboratory head Dr. Paulyn Ubial on Monday said that PRC laboratories were open to conduct COVID-19 tests using saliva samples. Ubial said in an interview on GMA Network’s Unang Hirit that the COVID-19 test can be availed of via online booking or … Read more
Husband of Barbie Almalbis infected with COVID-19 Martin Honasan, the husband of singer Barbie Almalbis, tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19. Recently, she went to the image-sharing site, Instagram wherein she shared the sad news to her followers. According to her, they are still not sure how he got the virus. She cited, … Read more
The Philippine government invited telcos to attend bi-monthly meetings on internet speed boost, according to NTC. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said that the major telcos in the Philippines had been invited to attend bi-monthly meetings with the government starting February 2021 in an effort to boost the internet speed in the country. NTC on … Read more
UK COVID-19 variant was “more deadly”, according to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said that the UK COVID-19 variant that had swept Britain and beyond in recent months could be “more deadly” and more transmissible as well. The sobering news came as the United Kingdom sought record deaths … Read more
Filipino Actor Tony Ferrer Passes Away at the Age of 86 TONY FERRER – The Filipino actor who has been dubbed as the ‘James Bond of the Philippines” has already passed away at the age of 86. Antonio Laxa or popularly known as Tony Ferrer is a Filipino actor, film director and producer. Ge rose … Read more
The prices of COVID-19 vaccines were based on a “googled” news article, according to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Friday admitted that the Department of Health (DOH) had “googled” the prices of COVID-19 vaccines and submitted the list of prices to the Senate. During the hearing of the Senate … Read more
The CEO of Sinopharm distributor disowned an official in a radio interview A chief executive of the sole local distributor of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine had disowned the individual who claimed to be a company official and who accused government officials of ignoring initiatives to make their COVID-19 vaccine available to Filipinos. On Senate President Vicente … Read more
Over 100 National Guard in Washington for inauguration had tested positive for COVID-19, according to a US official. A United States official on Friday said that between 100 and 200 National Guard deployed to Washington D.C. to provide security for US President Joe Biden’s inauguration had tested positive for COVID-19. In a report on Inquirer, … Read more