MB Daily News Update


Save the date. The country's first batch of COVID-19 vaccine supply will finally arrive this Sunday after encountering a slight delay. 

The forthcoming vaccine supply, the government probe on the deadly PNP-PDEA shootout, and the EDSA Day commemoration, are among the top news stories for Thursday, Feb. 25.

(NOEL CELIS / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN)

1. The immunization drive may start on Monday, March 1, a day after the arrival of the Sinovac vaccines. "If it arrives on Sunday, if I am not mistaken, then we can rollout on Monday," Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in Thursday’s press briefing. 

2.  An increase in payment for an early delivery of COVID-19 vaccines? Yes, the government is considering such option.

3. PNP-PDEA shooting: What happened? 

3. Cops can't get away with offenses. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra promises to pursue charges against erring cops involved in anti-drug operations.

The Commission on Human Rights is ready to cooperate with the probe on the drug-related killings.

Even congressmen are interested to find out the truth behind the alleged misencounter.

4. Prison time and payment of fine await a person who fail to take care of elderly parents under a bill proposed by Senator Lito Lapid.

5. Remembering the historic EDSA revolt.

https://mb.com.ph/2021/02/25/on-edsa-day-duterte-tells-filipinos-to-safeguard-democracy-set-aside-differences/

6. Is Mayon Volcano becoming restive again?

7. Beware of this bogus election-related organization

8. The Social Security System now offers better online service to business owners.

9. Cheers to honest public servants!

10. Say a little prayer. This is Duterte's advice to Filipinos in the face of challenges.