BSP Chief Confident Of Hitting 2022 Growth Target Despite Omicron

BSP

BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said that he’s confident that the Philippines could achieve its growth target in 2022. BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS — On Thursday, BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said that he’s confident the Philippines could still achieve its growth target of 7% to 9% in 2022 despite the recent surge in coronavirus cases. In … Read more

Duterte on Possible Omicron Spread: “Natatakot lang ako”

Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte

Pres. Duterte Speaks on Possible Spread of the Omicron Variant DUTERTE – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte admitted that he feels scared over the possible spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Countries now are on a tight watch against the Omicron variant of COVID-19. It was reported to be a “heavily mutated” variant of the … Read more

DOH Confirms 3rd Case of Omicron Variant in PH

doh undersecretary maria rosario vergeire

DOH Speaks on Omicron Cases in PH DOH – The Department of Health confirmed the 3rd case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the Philippines. Countries now are monitoring the Omicron variant, a “heavily mutated” variant of COVID-19 that was first recorded in South Africa. The experts are currently observing the behavior of the … Read more

PH Monitors 3 COVID-19 Positive Travelers amid Omicron Threat

PH Spokesperson Karlo Nograles

PH Government Speaks on 3 Travelers who Tested Positive for COVID-19 PH – The Philippines is monitoring three (3) travelers from South Africa, Egypt, and Burkina Faso who tested positive for COVID-19. Countries are now on the watch against the new variant of COVID-19 that was first detected in South Africa. Named by the World … Read more

PH Government Planning To Conduct Another 3-Day Vaccination Drive

PH Government COVID-19 Vaccination

PH Government Intensifies Efforts Against COVID-19 PH GOVERNMENT – The Philippine government is planning to conduct another three-day vaccination drive to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic is once again calling for a tougher fight following the detection of a “heavily mutated” variant of the virus. The B.1.1.529 or named by the World Health … Read more

Doctors’ Group Call for Tighter Travel Restrictions

Doctors' Group Philippine College of Physicians

Doctors’ Group Speaks on Travel Restrictions in PH amid Omicron Threat DOCTORS’ GROUP – The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) is calling the Philippine government for tighter travel restrictions. Recently, a new variant of COVID-19 was detected in South Africa. Initially called the B.1.1.529, the World Health Organization (WHO) named the said variant “Omicron”. WHO … Read more