Amid the rising coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the country, a group of doctors is weighing the pros and cons of asking for another "timeout." (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In an interview with TeleRadyo on Thursday, Sept. 2, Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) President Dr. Maricar...
(JANSEN ROMERO / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The spread of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) has slowed down, the Department of Health (DOH) said. “Evident yung pagbagal ng pagdami ng kaso. From a very steep increase ay medyo lumilihis, medyo...
The newly detected Mu variant, first identified in Colombia, should not be a reason for alarm in the Philippines, the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) said Thursday, Sept. 2. (CSFP CIO / MB FILE PHOTO) In its weekly epidemiological update published on Aug. 31, the World Health Organization warned...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque finds nothing wrong with the government's dealings with Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. despite the alleged shady background of a company official in Tony Huang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and Risa Hontiveros (Photos from Facebook, Senate) "Madam...
Malacañang said that while the funds are available, it is not yet the right time to discuss coronavirus (COVID-19) booster shots, saying many Filipinos still have to be vaccinated. A Manila health worker prepares to administer a single-shot Johnson & Johnson's Janssen coronavirus vaccine...
Unless other people or groups have a “better” suggestion, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Popoy De Vera appealed to the public, especially to those who are against the implementation of limited face-to-face classes in select courses, not to “overreact.” In a Facebook comment...
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque clarified that he never accused the previous Aquino administration of buying overpriced personal protective equipment (PPEs), saying he was merely pointing out that the PPEs purchased by the current government were not overpriced. Presidential spokesperson Harry...
The Caloocan City government announced on Thursday that Barangay 123 and four other areas in the city will be placed under granular lockdown starting September 3 due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases. Magsaysay street between Serrano and 6th streets of Barangay 123 and Panay, Guinugitan,...
Vice President Leni Robredo has agreed that Filipino students should not be allowed back to school now because of the more transmissible and contagious Delta variant. (Vice President Leni Robredo/Facebook) Robredo said students had a “missed opportunity” of attending face-to-face classes when...
Face shields might remain a requirement for Filipinos, at least in the foreseeable future. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says the use of face shields is based on experts' opinion. (Photos from Facebook/ MMDA) Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said during a virtual press briefing...
Misinformation and disinformation surrounding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) could cost lives, a former Department of Health (DOH) secretary said Thursday, Sept. 2. (Unsplash) The World Health Organization defines infodemic as too much information, including false or misleading information in...
The Lambda coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant, first identified in Peru, is not a cause for alarm yet, the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) said Thursday, Sept. 2. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) The World Health Organization (WHO) designates Lambda as a "variant of interest." "What concerning about the...
