COVID-19 vaccine was “90% effective” in Phase 3 trial, according to Pfizer and BioNTech. Pfizer and BioNTech on Monday announced that a jointly-developed COVID-19 vaccine was “90% effective” in ongoing Phase 3 trials. This, as the joint statement from Pfizer and BioNTech was released on Pfizer’s website as soaring COVID-19 cases across the world had … Read more
Korina Sanchez congratulates Biden and Harris Korina Sanchez slammed bashers criticizing her post as she congratulates presumptive U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. On November 8, she went to the image-sharing site, Instagram wherein she posted a photo of the newly elected officials accompanied by the caption: “A new day in America. … Read more
Here’s an update on COVID-19 cases in the Philippines The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 2,058 newly-reported coronavirus cases in the Philippines as of 4:00 p.m. of November 9, 2020. Based on DOH COVID-19 Case Bulletin #240, the country has already 398,449. The country’s health department also reported that there are 29,018 total active … Read more
BIR warned the public against doubtful personalities distributing fake surety bonds The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) had warned the public against doubtful personalities posing as public officers distributing fake surety bonds. This, as BIR Commissioner Caesar Dulay issued the said warning after receiving an advisory from the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) regarding the … Read more
Debold Sinas is the new PNP chief Former PNP chief-turned-Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa congratulated Police Major General Debold Sinas who’s appointed by the president as the new chief of the Philippine National Police. In a message to the press, dela Rosa said: “Congratulations and good luck! May the force be with you!.” Bato added … Read more
President Duterte was “most likely” to declare three typhoon-hit regions under state of calamity, says Palace. Malacañang on Monday said that President Rodrigo Duterte was “most likely” to place three typhoon-hit regions under a state of calamity. The typhoon-hit regions that will “most likely” be placed under a state of calamity were Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and … Read more
Bilibid Riot 2020 Aftermath Leaves 3 Dead, 64 Injured BILIBID RIOT 2020 – Following last month’s brawl, a new riot sparked anew within the confines of New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa. This time, three inmates were killed due to the riot in Bilibid on Monday, November 9, 2020. Additionally, 64 more inmates were left injured. … Read more
Senator Bong Go to hospitals, testing laboratories, and healthcare providers: “Dapat silang sumunod at parusahan kapag hindi sila sumunod.” Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday warned hospitals, testing laboratories, and healthcare providers of sanctions if they failed to comply with COVID-19 testing price cap. This, as Senator Go issued a stern warning to all healthcare … Read more
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reminded hospitals and healthcare providers not to take advantage of crisis. Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Sunday reminded hospitals and healthcare providers not take advantage of the crisis. This, as he — the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health — reminded healthcare providers and hospitals to comply with the price … Read more
November 2020 Physician Board Exam will continue as scheduled. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Medicine officially announced that the November 2020 Physician Board Exam will continue as scheduled. This, as the Professional Regulation Commission and the Board of Medicine said that they recognized the “urgent need for physicians during these times … Read more