The Philippines was negotiating with other countries for the excess COVID-19 vaccines, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Wednesday said that the Philippines was negotiating with other countries for the excess COVID-19 vaccines. In a televised briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte and some Cabinet officials, Galvez said that the Philippine government … Read more
President Duterte: “Government is busy doing everything” President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday told Filipinos that the national government was giving its best in the pandemic response. During his Talk to the People in Malacañang, President Duterte expected the coronavirus pandemic to drag on much longer as he once again blamed the global supply shortage for … 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 will no longer physically welcome the arrival of other COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines. Malacañang on Monday bared that President Rodrigo Duterte will no longer physically welcome the arrival of other COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines. During the Presidential press briefing, Malacañang said that President Duterte will no longer physically grace any welcoming … Read more
President Duterte threatened dealers of fake COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines. On Monday night, President Rodrigo Duterte threatened individuals who would engage in the trade of fake COVID-19 vaccines in the Philippines. In his weekly talk to the people, President Duterte made the remark after he ordered vaccines czar Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr. to allow … Read more
Liza Soberano Uses Voice for the Poor People in PH LIZA SOBERANO – The young Kapamilya actress raised a question about the support for the poor in the Philippines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 200 countries and territories across the globe have recorded cases of COVID-19. Declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as … Read more
Private companies were allowed to procure COVID-19 vaccines under the tripartite deal with the Philippine government, according to Roque. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday said that private companies were allowed to procure COVID-19 vaccines under the tripartite deal with the Philippine government. Roque said in his press briefing that all private companies — including … Read more
COVID-19 vaccines will only be “borrowed” for use and will not be “recalled”, according to Duque. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III clarified on Friday that COVID-19 vaccines will only be “borrowed” for use and will not be “recalled”. In a report on GMA News Online, Duque clarified that COVID-19 vaccines from health facilities in the … Read more
Palace warned resellers of free COVID-19 vaccines. Malacañang warned that any person who sells free COVID-19 vaccines to be given by the Philippine government would face legal trouble and possibly jail time. During a press conference aired on state television last Thursday, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that estafa charges could be filed against those … Read more
The Philippines had submitted to COVAX Facility the indemnity agreement for AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, according to Galvez. Vaccine czar Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. on Wednesday said that the Philippines had signed and submitted to COVAX Facility the indemnity agreement for the expected AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. In a televised briefing on Wednesday, … Read more
