More than two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, the mandatory use of face masks continues to be a topic of debates among experts in the Philippines. (REUTERS / Feline Lim/ MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Face masks have long been proven effective at reducing the transmission of SARS-Cov-2, the virus...
Singer-actress Jennifer Hudson has reached a new milestone in her career, achieving EGOT status winning a Tony recently as producer of “A Strange Loop.” “EGOT” refers to individuals who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. Prior to Hudson’s win, Only 16 individuals in...
The Department of Health (DOH) is keen on educating the public about the Covid-19 pandemic, but it lacks the “agility” or sense of urgency in protecting the people, a public health expert said. (Tara Yap / Manila Bulletin) Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task...
Should Metro Manila lift its face mask mandate amid the Covid-19 pandemic? A health expert said no. (Jansen Romero / Manila Bulletin) Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon, on Friday, June 10, urged the...
Amid the threat of Covid-19 and its emerging sub variants, a health expert urged the national government to change the country’s definition of “fully vaccinated.” (Manila Bulletin FIle Photo) Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19...
A nation that is made resilient by means of vaccination and adherence to health protocols may immediately be able to bounce back to normalcy even amid the threat of Covid-19 and its subvariants, a health expert said on Saturday, June 4. (Tara Yap / Manila Bulletin) Health reform advocate and former...
Despite the “slight increase” in Metro Manila’s Covid-19 growth rate, a health reform advocate said that the occurrence of another Covid-19 surge before the May 2022 polls remains less likely. (Unsplash) Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF)...
Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon, on Thursday, April 28, urged the government to enhance its Covid-19 vaccination and booster programs following the detection of the Omicron subvariant called BA.2.12...
Welcome to Paraiso Village Farm By Mac Amaranto FARM TO TABLE Fresh produce sold at the farm For some, the best way to pay it forward is by giving. For others, it is by teaching. Anthony “Tony” Meloto is known for his advocacy against poverty. He is a vision doer and a man with a big heart....
76421 The presence of Meralco import Tony Bishop is expected to provide a different look not only for his team but also Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in their showdown for the PBA Governors’ Cup crown. Bishop will reinforce the Bolts for their latest championship duel with Gin Kings after being...
A health expert, on Monday, April 4, warned of a “possible” Covid-19 surge in the country amid the prevalence of the Omicron subvariant BA.2 or stealth Omicron and the waning vaccine immunity. Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19...
A health expert, on Sunday, April 3, said that he is in favor of mandating booster Covid-19 shots, especially for on-site workers that will “carry” the country’s economy. Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 Dr. Anthony “Tony”...
