President Duterte would wait for Sinopharm to secure EUA for its COVID-19 vaccine. Malacañang on Tuesday said that President Rodrigo Duterte would wait for Sinopharm to secure emergency use authorization (EUA) for its COVID-19 vaccine. In an online briefing, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Duterte would wait for the emergency use authorization because … Read more
President Duterte wanted VP Robredo present when he got inoculated for COVID-19. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday wanted Vice President Leni Robredo to be present in Malacañang when he got inoculated for COVID-19. In his pre-recorded weekly nation address on Monday, President Duterte again unleashed a series of tirades against Vice President Robredo for encouraging … Read more
President Duterte was waiting for another Chinese COVID-19 vaccine brand as per his doctor’s advice. President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said in a press briefing that he’s waiting for another Chinese COVID-19 vaccine brand as per his doctor’s advice. This, even though the Philippines received 600,000 Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine doses donated by the Chinese government. … Read more
President Duterte would personally witness the arrival of China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday. President Rodrigo Duterte would personally witness the arrival of China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, February 28, 2021. This was confirmed by Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go. In a report on Inquirer, Roque on Friday told INQUIRER.net … Read more
Malacañang considered a compassionate use license for President Duterte’s Sinopharm shots. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday said that Malacañang was studying whether President Rodrigo Duterte can be vaccinated against COVID-19 using China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine under the compassionate use license issued by the country’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Earlier, the Food and Drug … Read more
President Duterte remained wary of ordering the resumption of face-to-face classes, according to Senator Go. President Rodrigo Duterte remained wary of ordering the resumption of face-to-face classes in the Philippines, according to Senator Christopher “Bong” Go. Senator Go on Monday said that the President remained wary of allowing the resumption of face-to-face classes in the … Read more
President Duterte accused European Union of holding AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines hostage. President Rodrigo Duterte had accused the European Union (EU) of holding AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines hostage. This, as the President expressed regret that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) didn’t have the same clout as the European Union. President Duterte made the statement following … Read more
The Philippines could be in “serious trouble” if coronavirus cases could reach millions, according to President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday admitted that the Philippines could be in “serious trouble” if coronavirus cases could reach millions. President Duterte said that the country’s coronavirus infections had already reached over 500,000 and continued to increase based … Read more
President Duterte and other government officials had registered for the National ID System President Rodrigo Duterte and other government officials had registered for the National Identification (ID) System at the Malacañang Palace. This, as they had their biometric information taken during the registration process for the National Identification System that was administered by the Philippine … Read more
President Duterte ordered Galvez to disclose the details of COVID-19 vaccine deals to Sotto, according to Senator Go. President Rodrigo Duterte had ordered vaccine czar Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. to disclose the details of the government’s vaccine deals with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to Senate President Vicente Sotto III for the sake of transparency. This, as … Read more