President Duterte: “Yung mask will stay. There is no way that it will go away. Hanggang katapusan.” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President said on Monday that the mandatory wearing of face masks will not be lifted in the country until the end of his term. In his “Talk to the People” public address aired … Read more
The PNP advised couples celebrating Valentine’s Day to refrain from doing PDA. PNP — The Philippine National Police advised couples celebrating this year’s Valentine’s Day to refrain from doing PDA (Public Display of Affection). This, as engaging in PDA may contribute to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). PNP spokesman Brig. Gen. Rhoderick Augustus … Read more
Ces Drilon was “feeling 100% fine” as she turned to gardening while in isolation. CES DRILON — The veteran broadcast journalist shared that she’s “feeling 100% fine” as she turned to gardening while in isolation. Sharing photos on Instagram, Ces said that she’s “feeling 100% fine” on her 7th day since testing positive for COVID-19. … Read more
Malacañang: “We respect the opinion of Mayor Inday Sara Duterte. On the other hand, …” MALACAÑANG — Here’s what the Palace said about Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte’s opposing view on unvaxxed individuals. For weeks now, President Rodrigo Duterte had been pitching for the restricted movement of unvaxxed individuals, saying that they should remain at … Read more
Senator Gatchalian has coronavirus SHERWIN GATCHALIAN – The senator has tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic remains to be the biggest challenge that the country is facing today. This disease that started way back in 2019 at Wuhan, China has placed a lot of lives at risk and has … Read more
DOH expressed hope that the Philippines will not experience India-like surge of COVID-19 cases. The Department of Health (DOH) expressed hope that the Philippines will not experience the same surge of coronavirus cases that hit India amidst growing concerns on the Delta COVID-19 variant. On Tuesday, Health Undersecretary and treatment czar Leopoldo “Bong” Vega said … Read more
ECQ extension in Metro Manila “possible”, according to DOH. ECQ EXTENSION — The Department of Health (DOH) said that extending the implementation of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila remained a possibility amidst the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the area. In a television interview, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said on … Read more
President Duterte suggested that unvaccinated individuals should stay at home amidst the COVID-19 threat. On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte suggested that unvaccinated individuals should stay at home amidst the COVID-19 threat. In his weekly public address, President Duterte said that his suggestion was that those unvaccinated individuals shouldn’t go out of their respective homes until … Read more
The DOH had identified regions with an increasing growth rate for COVID-19 cases. On Monday, the Department of Health (DOH) had identified regions in the Philippines that have reported an increase in growth rate for COVID-19 cases. In an online media briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that a positive coronavirus growth rate was … Read more
US President-elect Joe Biden would receive COVID-19 vaccination publicly “sooner than later” United States President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday told reporters that he would receive a COVID-19 vaccination publicly. Before leaving for Georgia to campaign for two Democratic Senate candidates, Biden — a 78-year-old President-elect of the United States — told reporters that top infectious … Read more