President Rodrigo Duterte pushes to bring coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines to poor nations, reiterating that they must be available to all.
Peksman? Palace vows to pay gov’t debt to PH Red Cross
Malacañang assured that the government will settle its remaining debt to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).
Crime gangs threaten Covid-19 vaccine campaigns, Interpol warns
Interpol on Wednesday warned authorities worldwide of the threat from organised crime groups during upcoming Covid-19 vaccination campaigns, including fake vaccines and the theft of supplies.
Duterte issues EO for emergency vaccine use
President Rodrigo Duterte has issued Executive Order No. (EO) 121 granting authority to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue emergency use authorization (EUA) for coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines and drugs.
Covid-19 lockdowns drive spike in online child abuse
Out-of-school kids and adult predators spending more time at home and on the internet during the coronavirus pandemic is the “perfect storm” driving a spike in online child sex abuse around the world, activists and police say.
Nag-iingat baka umakyat: Task force keeps tabs on places with spike in COVID-19 cases
MANILA – The National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 is closely monitoring areas that saw a slight increase in its coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases.
‘Wag nang mang-imbita! Duque on holiday gatherings: Keep it to immediate family
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III urged the public to celebrate the holidays only with immediate family.
War-hardened general to lead Canada’s Covid-19 vaccination effort
A general who led NATO’s mission in Iraq as well as Canadian troops in Afghanistan and Bosnia will spearhead efforts to immunise most Canadians against the novel coronavirus by September 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday.
WATCH | Palace to COVID test labs: Don’t exceed price ceilings
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Dapat maagap! Public urged to observe health standards during X’mas holidays
The Department of Health (DOH) is already preparing a contingency plan for a surge in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases by Christmas time, Malacañang said.
WATCH | Duterte needs ‘healthy’ cops, soldiers in vaccine rollout
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WATCH | Duterte assures transparency in gov’t’s Covid-19 vaccine campaign
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WATCH | Duterte urges Pinoys to continue complying with COVID prevention measures
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Pope derides anti-mask movements, backs racial justice campaign
Pope Francis took aim Monday at protests against coronavirus restrictions, contrasting them with the “healthy indignation” seen in the global demonstrations against racism after the killing of George Floyd in the United States.
Duterte needs ‘healthy’ cops, soldiers in vaccine rollout
The police and military must be given priority to receive a coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine, according to President Rodrigo Duterte.
Curtailed Christmas could be ‘safest bet’: WHO
The WHO said Monday that avoiding family gatherings would be “the safest bet” over Christmas, insisting there is no zero-risk option for traditional holiday merry-making during the coronavirus pandemic.
Duterte urges Pinoys to continue complying with COVID prevention measures
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday urged the public to continue practicing health measures to prevent contracting the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
Legal naman pagkakitaan na! House panel OKs taxes on e-sabong
MANILA – A House of Representatives’ panel on Monday approved a measure proposing the creation of a fiscal regime for electronic sabong (cockfighting) and other legally-operated online betting activities to raise more revenues for the government’s coronavirus disease (Covid-19) response.
WATCH | COVID test price cap may be released this week – Palace
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WATCH | Palace on Robredo suggestion to start listing vaccine recipients: ‘A bit too late’
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Palace on Robredo suggestion to start listing vaccine recipients: ‘A bit too late’
The government already has a list of recipients of the coronavirus vaccine, Malacañang said reacting to the calls of Vice President Leni Robredo to identify those to be inoculated.
Palace ‘pleased’ with poll saying many Pinoys willing to get Covid-19 vaccines
Malacañang on Friday welcomed the results of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing that more than half of Filipino adults are willing to get the coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine if it is available now.
Gov’t may buy COVID vaccines from other nations – Palace
The government is “open” to sourcing coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines from other countries, Malacañang said Thursday.
Duterte greenlights advance payment for Covid-19 vaccines
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved recommendation to make advance payments for a coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine, his spokesman announced Thursday.
