MANILA – Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., National Task Force Against Covid-19 Chief Implementer and vaccine czar, on Friday assured the country will not compromise its claim to the West Philippine Sea (WPS), while it exerts all efforts for the acquisition of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines with other countries, including China.
Critical ito: Ping pushes simplified procedures for entry of donated COVID vaccines
Stressing the critical nature of the situation, Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Friday pushed for simplified procedures for the entry of donated COVID-19 vaccines, especially those with Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from countries or territories with stringent regulatory agencies.
Thanks but no thanks! Tito Sotto rejects Duterte’s offer to buy Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for senators
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III isn’t interested in taking up President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer to buy Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines for senators.
‘Di pa panahon! Vince Dizon: Prices of COVID-19 vaccines to be revealed after talks
MANILA – The government will disclose the coronavirus vaccines’ price list to the public once negotiations are done, National Task Force Against Covid-19 deputy chief implementer Sec. Vince Dizon said on Monday.
WATCH | SOS to the private sector, Cong Rufus Rodriguez sa pagbili ng COVID-19 vaccines
Nagsumite na ng panukalang batas si Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez na magbibigay ng pahintulot sa pribadong sektor na bumili ng sarili nitong bakuna. Aniya, hindi sapat ang budget ng pamahalaan para mabakunahan ang mas maraming Pilipino.
Marcos: Are these Covid-19 vaccines safe for Asians?
Senator Imee Marcos on Friday urged the government to give weight to Covid-19 vaccines that included more Asian participants in their clinical trials to ensure that they would be safe to administer to Filipinos.
Save the date: Pfizer, Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in PH Feb 20- Galvez
MANILA – Vaccines manufactured by pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Sinovac are expected to arrive in the country by February 20, National Policy Against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said on Wednesday night.
Duterte defends China’s Covid-19 vaccines: Bright itong mga Intsik!
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday defended coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines from China.
WATCH | P1B ang budget! Abby Binay wants all Makati residents to get free COVID-19 vaccines
“Naglaan kami ng P1 billion para tiyakincna walang gagastusin ang bawat Makatizen,” says Makati Mayor Abby Binay.
Bubusisiing maigi: Galvez assures safety, affordability of COVID-19 vaccines to be bought by PH
Coronavirus vaccine candidates undergo strict screening to ensure that they are safe, effective, and affordable, National Policy Against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. assured on Wednesday.
WATCH | AstraZeneca, Pfizer or Moderna! Dagupan Mayor Brian Lim allots P10M for COVID-19 vaccines
“We have a spare fund if we will need more,” reveals Dagupan Mayor Brian Lim.
Para ‘di solohin ni Duterte: Palace welcomes LGUs’ bid to buy COVID-19 vaccines
MANILA – Malacañang on Monday welcomed efforts of some local government units (LGUs) to secure doses of a coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine, saying it would mean more vaccines for the entire country.
Solon warns public: Counterfeit COVID vaccines pose serious health risks
An official of the Lower House on Sunday urged authorities to prepare for possible proliferation of counterfeit COVID-19 shots amid the limited supply of genuine vaccines.
Find out what Alan Cayetano wanted Duterte to say during speakership fight
Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano still appears to be licking his wounds close to three months after losing the speakership to Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Jay Velasco.
‘Di pa aprub ng FDA! Lorenzana: COVID-19 vaccines injected into PSG personnel smuggled
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Wednesday (December 30) said the COVID-19 vaccines administered to members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) were smuggled.
Para mas maraming maturukan: AFP wants emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccines rushed
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson, Marine Maj. Gen. Edgard Arevalo, expressed hope that the government’s regulatory agencies would fast-track the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for vaccines against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Pamaskong handog! Palace calls COVID-19 vaccines given to PSG ‘token’
MANILA – Malacañang said Tuesday the Covid-19 vaccines given to members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) were inoculated to them as a “token”, assuring that no public funds were shelled out.
‘Di tayo tuta ng Amerika! Palace: Duterte’s threat to scrap VFA over COVID-19 vaccines deal shows independent foreign policy
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte is not “blackmailing” the United States, the Philippines’ longtime ally, in a bid to secure US-made vaccines for the country but is just exercising independent foreign policy, Malacañang said on Monday.
Politika bago bakuna! With record high number of Deputy Speakers, Velasco increases House’s 2021 budget by P1B
The House of Representatives’ budget for 2021 has increased by P1 billion as Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco continues to appoint his allies as Deputy Speakers.
Proteksyong 50-50? Duterte claims several soldiers got Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine already
Several soldiers have already been injected with the COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by China’s state-owned pharmaceutical company, Sinopharm, President Rodrigo Duterte claimed Saturday (December 26).
One million vaccinated but US officials admit rollout behind schedule
More than a million Americans have received the first dose of their Covid-19 vaccines, a milestone in the biggest immunization drive in US history that came even as officials admitted the pace of rollout was slipping behind schedule.
Kung pwede lang untugin! Duque ‘most hated’ by Cabinet Secretaries- Mon Tulfo
Politikos and the public are not the only ones dismayed with Health Secretary Francisco Duque III’s performance.
Duterte still trusts Duque despite alleged botched Pfizer deal – Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte continues to trust Health Secretary Francisco Duque III despite allegations that he “dropped the ball” in the government’s efforts to procure Pfizer Covid-19 vaccines, according to Malacañang.
July-September 2021 pa darating: Moderna, Arcturus ready to supply up to 25M COVID-19 vaccines to PH- envoy
Two more American pharmaceutical firms are ready to supply the Philippines with up to 25 million COVID-19 vaccines, the country’s top envoy to the United States said Friday (December 18).
