Unlike her camp, Malacañang was not readily open to the idea of President Duterte teaming up with Vice President Leni Robredo for an infomercial, saying she should clarify her stand on coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines first. Vice President Robredo and President Duterte (FILE PHOTO / PRESIDENTIAL...
More individuals may soon receive coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines after the government's pandemic task force allowed the inclusion of more workers in the Priority Group A4 of the country's COVID-19 vaccination program. Vaccination in Pateros (Pateros municipal government / MANILA BULLETIN)...
The government's pandemic task force has green-lit the bubble-type training of Filipino athletes participating in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and Southeast Asian (SEA) Games later this year. Omega, the official timekeeper of Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games (File photo) In a statement, Presidential...
The government should launch a massive information campaign to overcome hesitancy on COVID-19 vaccines, Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said on Friday, May 21. Senate President Vicente Sotto III (Senate of the Philippines) Sotto joined his colleagues who found the Department of Health's...
Vice President Leni Robredo is open to appearing in an infomercial with President Duterte to encourage the public to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Vice President Robredo and President Duterte (FILE PHOTO / PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO) The Vice President's spokesman Atty. Barry...
The Philippine answer to ‘How Will We Live Together,’ the theme of this year’s exhibition theme LIFTING THE RAFTERS TOGETHER Workers carrying a section of a rafter from the fabrication area to the site for installation. (Photo by Alexander Eriksson Furunes) In the curatorial statement of...
EDITORS DESK Johannes L. Chua When man disrupts the normal cycle of nature, dire consequences happen to the point that it reaches a global proportion. We all feel it as the pain of a prolonged pandemic continues to haunt us. So much has been said and written about COVID that some of us may feel...
Despite concerns that it will violate the people's right to informed consent, Malacañang stood its ground on the policy barring local government units (LGUs) to disclose the brand of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines that will be given to the public. Vaccination at SM Center Muntinlupa (File...
Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday, May 20, suggested that President Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo team up on a public service announcement to allay the apprehension of people on receiving COVID-19 vaccines. Senator Joel Villanueva (Senate of the Philippines/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo)...
Over 20 countries have wholly or partially lifted restrictions for vaccinated travelers, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). On Wednesday, May 19, lauded their data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders. IATA supports unrestricted access to travel for...
President Duterte expressed his gratitude to the Japanese government for its assistance to the Philippines amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as he expressed the country's support for Japan during the health crisis. President Duterte (Simeon Celi / Presidential Photo) Malacañang made the...
Voting 20-0-0, the Senate approved on third and final reading a bill that would open up the Philippines' retail sector to foreign enterprises. Senate of the Philippines (Senate PRIB) Senators voted to pass on Wednesday, May 19, Senate Bill No. 1840, which proposes to amend the Retail Liberalization...
