"Exactly what I’ve always suspected." That was the reaction of former Senator Leila de Lima on the mysterious deaths of several high-profile inmates--including Jaybee Sebastian--inside the National Bilibid Prisons (MBP) that were passed off as Covid-19 victims. ‘’I dare add, as I’ve always...
A health reform advocate, on Saturday, July 2, challenged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to increase the country’s Covid-19 booster rate to at least 70 million within the first 100 days of his administration. File photo (AFP/Manila Bulletin) “Sa first 100 days ni President...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said that the country's Covid-19 cases continue to climb with an average daily cases of more than 900. "National and all regions observe continued case increases in the recent weeks with 88 percent of provinces, HUCs (highly urbanized cities), and ICCs...
Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) Chairperson Dr. Nina Gloriani, on Friday, July 1 called on the national government to consider the administration of a second booster jab to individuals aged 50 to 59. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) “Actually, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been following...
Kris Aquino took to social media on Thursday, June 30, to post a video of her undergoing various tests, as with several photos and videos of her kids. It also contained an open letter for her brother, the late President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Among others, Kris apologized for being late...
(DR. GUIDO DAVID / TWITTER) The Covid-19 positivity rates in Metro Manila and nine other areas continued to exceed the 5 percent threshold set by the World Health Organization (WHO), according to the latest monitoring of the OCTA Research Group. In an update shared on Twitter on July 1, OCTA fellow...
The new Muntinlupa City Council (Sangguniang Panlungsod) will be Mayor Ruffy Biazon’s partner in providing basic services to residents. “The 10th City Council under the Biazon administration shall continue to be a reliable and efficient partner in delivering basic services to our people,”...
COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- The World Health Organization said Thursday it expected "high levels" of Covid-19 in Europe this summer and called on countries to monitor the spread as cases tripled in the past month. "As countries across the European region have lifted the social measures that were...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. admitted during his inaugural address Thursday, June 30 that there were "shortcomings" in the Duterte administration's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Contributed photo) However, the newly-installed leader only...
In a touching display of respect, the First Family led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. gave a "standing ovation" to the representatives of medical frontliners and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) during the leader's inauguration on Thursday morning, June 30. The First Family waves to the crowd...
The Municipality of Pateros, the smallest local government unit in Metro Manila, has 17 active Covid-19 cases. Data from the Department of Health’s Covid-19 Tracker showed that Pateros added one new Covid-19 case on June 29 to bring the total active cases to 17, an increase of one case from 16 on...
WASHINGTON, United States -- The United States on Wednesday announced an agreement with Pfizer and BioNTech for 105 million doses of Covid vaccine for Americans this fall. The $3.2 billion contract, signed between the companies and the US health and defense departments, includes vaccines for...
