The Quezon City government has taken pride in its speedy COVID-19 vaccination process as those getting inoculated only have to spend less than an hour to get the jab. Mayor Joy Belmonte commended on Friday the city’s medical frontliners and volunteers for the swift implementation of all the...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced Friday, June 18, that the payout for unserved second tranche and waitlisted beneficiaries of the national government’s Social Amelioration Program (SAP) in Manila City has been rescheduled for a later date. Disregarding any form of...
The Muntinlupa City government has started vaccinating the A5 priority group, or those belonging to the poor population. Vaccination in Muntinlupa (MunCoVac) According to the City Health Office (CHO), the vaccination rollout for members of the A5 group such as those belonging to the Pantawid...
As the nation marked the 63rd anniversary celebration of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the agency’s chief, Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña recalled how they were chided for their suka-and-toyo (vinegar and soy sauce) science and technology (S&T) promotions in...
To end its weeklong celebration for the second year anniversary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has recognized exceptional program beneficiaries and local government units (LGUs) that served as model implementers. (From...
The Philippines has completed the final phase of the P1.1 billion ($23 million) five-year biological threat capability building partnership program with the United States aimed to strengthen the country’s capacity and capability to detect, diagnose, and report dangerous pathogens. Left:...
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination of the 100 employees of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) who belong to the A4 priority group has already started. DSWD employees belonging to A4 priority group receive their coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines on Wednesday,...
The Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST PCIEERD) has extended P43 million worth of research and development grants to 14 startup firms. (DOST PCIEERD) DOST-PCIEERD Executive Director Dr. Enrico...
The supply of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in Taguig is running out due to high demand. Currently, the vaccines being used by local government units (LGUs) come from the national government. Other cities have decided to decrease their daily vaccination target due to insufficient vaccine...
A total of 190 officials and employees of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have so far been vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). DOST employees receive their coronavirus disease (COVID-19) jab at the Lakeshore Mega Vaccination Hub in Taguig City. (Photos from DOST...
The House Committee on Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) on Wednesday, June 16 approved in principle the distribution of P750 monthly health grant to all PWDs to augment their daily subsistence as they face the devastating effects of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID 19) crisis. Approval came...
The local government of Quezon City is "seriously considering terminating" its contract with a pharmaceutical company that offers online medical consultation and vaccination booking in the city, following complaints of "total or partial technical difficulties" from residents who used the service....
