The country’s Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) said there could be underreported cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) breakthrough infections. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) VEP head Dr. Nina Gloriani said the data on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections among fully vaccinated individuals may be...
The country’s Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) said Wednesday, Oct. 13, the national immunization coverage was “still relatively low.” (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) VEP chairperson Dr. Nina Gloriani said as of Oct. 10, the Philippines has so far administered close to 50 million doses of coronavirus...
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) flock at the Matina Town Square in Davao City during the vaccination rollout for OFWs. (Keith Bacongco / MANILA BULLETIN) The country’s vaccine expert panel (VEP) is set to decide next week whether to recommend giving booster shots or a third shot of the...
Amid concerns on waning immunity, the country’s Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) said that there is “no clear recommendation” yet when it comes to giving booster shots or a third shot of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine to specific sectors. ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN VEP Head Dr. Nina...
Elite performance dietitian Jeaneth Aro shares her strategy Season to taste Photos from Coach Jeaneth Aro PINOY EXCELLENCE Coach Ja with Pinoy athletes and coaches Hidilyn Diaz may have won the Olympic gold medal single-handedly, but she is the first to admit she could never have done it alone....
The country’s Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) said Monday, Aug. 16, that it has yet to determine whether or not the Lambda variant of the coronavirus is vaccine-resistant. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) VEP chairperson Dr. Nina Gloriani said they will look into reports that the Lambda variant could be...
A vaccine expert warned Monday, Aug. 16, that the continued violation of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) health and safety protocols would mean more virus transmission and mutations. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) chairperson Dr. Nina Gloriani appealed to the public to...
After passing two important public health measures, the House oF Representatives has set congressional deliberation on the proposed measure providing for mandatory vaccination against the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for each Filipino. Anti-COVID19 vaccines Authored by Cavite Rep. Elpidio...
While most Filipinos are getting tired of living with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over a year into quarantine, a significant portion of the population remains hesitant to get vaccinated. This hesitancy, according to experts and various studies, stems from concerns on the safety of vaccines and...
Artwork by Ariana Malapit In celebration of this year’s Mothers’Day, we asked five hands-on mommies on how they balance their careers as artists and businesswomen while taking good care of their respective families. Nina's miniature art work Nina Hidalgo with her family Nina Hidalgo...
Can you keep up with Maja Salvador? Apparently, even Hollywood celebrities like her. The latest is Khloe Kardashian. On her Instagram story updates last Thursday, Maja shared the virtual interaction between them as Khloe liked some of her post. "@KhloeKardashain liking Maja's posts hahaha" the...
Scaling down on celebrations doesn’t mean your spread is less meaningful We asked our favorite foodies: How are you planning to celebrate Christmas in the light of the pandemic and recent calamities? Are you thinking of scaling down and simplifying your usual holiday spread? What are you planning...