The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, June 7, welcomed China’s approval on the emergency use of Sinovac’s vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for children. Last week, China has authorized the emergency use of Sinovac Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccines, CoronaVac, for persons aged...
Those who were unable to receive their second dose of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine may still do so by coordinating with the local government for rescheduling. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "Get in touch with the local government...so they can schedule your second dose," Health...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday, June 7, expressed support for the passage of the bill seeks to correct the Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) supposed misinterpretation of the law modifying taxes imposed on private educational institutions. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel...
The government has encouraged the public to complete their two-dose coronavirus vaccination following reports that thousands have missed their second inoculation. Coast guard personnel and airport employees line up for COVID vaccination at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on June 2, 2021....
More restaurants and establishments in Quezon City are offering discounts and incentives to residents who will get vaccinated against COVID-19. Mayor Joy Belmonte thanked the city's business establishments that continuously support the programs of the city government. “We are thankful to the...
Navotas City Mayor Toby Tiangco is questioning the national government's decision allowing leisure travels despite the rising cases of COVID-19 outside the National Capital Region and the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal (NCR Plus) bubble. “Bakit ganon? Ibig sabihin kapag kaya mong...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, June 7, said around 12 million essential workers from Metro Manila and eight other provinces will prioritized in the vaccination of A4 priority group against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Actor Drew Arellano and Actress Iya Villania receiving Sinovac...
Senator Grace Poe said the proposed amendment to the Public Service Act will address the rotational blackouts and the expected increase in electricity bills. Senator Grace Poe (Office of Sen. Grace Poe/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) Poe, chairperson of the Senate Public Service Committee, raised...
Malacañang said that economic frontliners of all ages may now get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) but this may not be the case if the country faces a shortage of vaccines. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (OPS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential Spokesman...
Becoming fully vaccinated against the coronavirus does not yet mean the person can start ignoring the health protocols. A health worker prepares to administer a coronavirus vaccine to an airport employee at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on June 2, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin)...
More than five million doses of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines have already been administered in the country as of June 6, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. DOH/MB Data released by the DOH showed that a total of 5,965,651 doses have so far been administered. Of this,...
DAVAO CITY - Over 15,000 healthcare workers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have received their first dose of vaccine against the Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In a statement from the Bangsamoro Government, Dr. Bashary Latiph of the Ministry of Health said as...
