Despite the growing number of daily cases, the Philippines is set to lift the travel restrictions on travelers coming from 10 countries starting Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, Malacañang announced. This, after the countries were placed for months on the travel ban list due to the threat posed by the...
The Muntinlupa City government announced that it has fully vaccinated 44 percent of its target population. According to figures from the Muntinlupa City COVID-19 Vaccination Program (MunCoVac), a total of 169,444 individuals are now fully vaccinated, or 43.9 percent of the target population of...
Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike” Ponce III suspended the vaccination of people scheduled to receive the second dose of Gamaleya’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine due to lack of supply. People who received the first dose or Component I of Sputnik V in Pateros were scheduled to receive the second dose or...
In this file photo taken on August 24, 2021 Former US Olympics Gold medalist professional boxer Oscar De La Hoya stretches before sparring with his partner during a media workout in Los Angeles. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) Former boxing great Oscar De La Hoya said Friday he has been...
Vice President Leni Robredo admitted that her frustration over the government's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response led her to want to ask the administration for a "blanket authority" to lead the campaign against the pandemic. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) Robredo made the statement...
Oceania Cruises resumes sailing, with Marina now cruising around Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Greek Isles INITIATE SEAFARE Ribbon cutting of the Marina On Aug. 29, Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading cruise line focused on culinary and destination, welcomed guests across the...
Just in time for surfing season Text and images Mark Anthony Barquin Togonon RIDE THE WAVE It's rare to see a tourist destination reopen these days. So, should you go for a trip or not? If you do decide to travel, never forget to follow safety protocols and practice utmost care (Cover design by...
The officials of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) came to the defense of Senator Richard Gordon following President Duterte’s accusations against the lawmaker. Philippine Red Cross Gordon stands as the chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the humanitarian organization which has been one of...
The surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases has prompted the Muntinlupa City government to place another community under granular lockdown. Mayor Jaime Fresnedi ordered the imposition of a 15-day Extreme Localized Community Quarantine (ELCQ) at Number 1405 Jaysonville II Subdivision in Brgy....
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has praised the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) issuance of an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Moderna vaccines for children aged 12 to 17. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri (Albert Calvelo/Senate PRIB) "I want to thank FDA Chief...
(From left) N.Flying’s Seo Dong-sung, Yoo Hwe-seung and Lee Seung-Hyub (Instagram) Three of the five members of Korean rap rock band and idol group N.Flying tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). FNC Entertainment, the band’s agency, announced on Sept. 3 that “our artist...
The hundreds of billions of pesos spent by government for massive procurement of COVID-19 vaccines will not escape the prying eyes of auditors of the Commission on Audit (COA) notwithstanding the non-disclosure provisions of contracts that cover the purchases. Audit cartoons COA Chairman Michael...
