Amid the decreasing number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections in the country, a health reform advocate said that the Philippines should focus on creating a pandemic exit plan, conduct more testings, and ramp up its vaccination programs. (Mark Balmores / File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) “...
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. encouraged residents in Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan on Friday, Feb. 11, to get their coronavirus disease (COVID-19) booster shots so that the local tourism industry can now be fully opened. Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. strolls in Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan...
Reelectionist Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has vowed to prioritize the recovery of the country’s education sector from the devastating impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Arts and Culture,...
Senatorial candidate Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Thursday said the national government ought to defer the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) new contribution schedule amids the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Ejercito, who principally authored the and sponsored the Universal...
The Department of Education (DepEd) underscored the positive impact of co-curricular activities on the well-being of learners amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo from DepEd) “Our learners need outlets through co-curricular or extra-curricular activities to ease their stress,...
The Department of Health logged 3,651 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Wednesday, Feb. 9. (FILE PHOTO) Active cases stood at 96,326, less than the 100,000 regularly reported in the past weeks since the surge began. DOH said that of the 3,651 reported cases, 3,474 (95 percent) occurred...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday, Feb. 9 that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pill Molnupiravir of Lloyd Laboratories Inc. may be marketed by the firm at P50 to P75 per capsule. Molnupiravir (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) During a Laging Handa press briefing,...
64387 Long-term travel restrictions are futile. That's the key lesson that governments haven't learned in two years of the pandemic, Capital A Berhad CEO Tony Fernandes lamented. A better and more sustainable approach would be to promote cost-effective policies such as massive and speedy...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 3,574 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Tuesday, Feb. 8. People flock to Ilaya in Binondo, Manila to shop on Jan. 2, 2022. Metro Manila will be under Alert Level 3 starting Jan. 3 until Jan. 15 due to the rise of COVID-19 cases.(FILE PHOTO BY ALI...
Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo's kids Luna, 6, and Lucho, 11, just got vaccinated. Judy Ann took to Instagram to share this with fans. She wrote: "Just wanted to share to everyone our experience this morning, when we had our little ones vaccinated. We respect every parent's opinion.. we all...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that it is not right to compare the infamous Dengvaxia controversy with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination being conducted every single day. Manila Zoo pediatric vaccination (PHOTO COURTESY OF MPIO/ MANILA BULLETIN) "Hindi tama na ating...
TECH4GOOD Monchito B. Ibrahim Former DICT Undersecretary The internet has allowed everyone, individuals and businesses alike, to cope with the current crisis. Before the pandemic, some may still have viewed the internet as a luxury, but today, it has become vital. The digital highway has allowed us...
