The chairperson of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) explained Thursday, Nov. 25, why she preferred the Sinovac vaccine as her booster shot and availed the homologous booster vaccination. Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine (AFP/MANILA BULLETIN) “I chose...
(PHOTO FROM UNSPLASH) The chances of experiencing side effects following a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination are higher for individuals who receive a heterologous booster shot, the head of the country’s Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) said on Monday, Nov. 22. Following the national...
A vaccine expert from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Thursday, Nov. 18, that the elderly should also be urgently prioritized in the country’s administration of booster shots against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) DOST’s Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP)...
Alessandra and Empoy in Paris It’s been five months since comedian Empoy Marquez has updated his vlog. Dubbed as the “most handsome leading man on TV 5” by his “Nina Nino” teleserye leading lady, Queen Majesty of TV5, Maja Salvador, both appeared in Empoy’s last vlog where he has...
Chef Summer Gonzalez on everything we need to know about this Korean staple, from traditions to food pairings SAY KIMCHI! Chef Summer Gonzalez and her kimchi Kimchi to Koreans may be what atsara is to Filipinos, but in truth, it is much more than that. A side dish to mains like Samgyupsal and...
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...
