Despite accusations and allegations hurled against the country’s premier humanitarian organization, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said that it will continue to extend help and assist people who are in need amidst these trying times. PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Richard Gordon (Photo from...
DOH UNDERSECRETARY MARIA ROSARIO VERGEIRE (Manila Bulletin File Photo) The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated on Friday, Sept. 17, that requiring workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is prohibited. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made the statement...
A total of 661,200 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines that were procured by the private sector and local government units (LGUs) were delivered to the country on Friday morning, September 17. A total of 661,220 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 arrive at NAIA Terminal 1 in Pasay City on...
Recognizing the urgent need to protect high-risk individuals against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) vaccinated two dozens of senior citizen nuns in Parañaque City. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) PRC staff and volunteers from Rizal Chapter on Sept. 15 drove to...
Aiming to vaccinate hundreds of individuals against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the “Bakuna Buses” of Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, Sept. 16, went to selected areas in Calabarzon and Western Visayas. (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Tuloy-tuloy ang pagbiyahe ng ating mga...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ordered Thursday, Sept. 16 the local government units and the police forces in Metro Manila to strictly enforce the minimum public health standards (MPHS) with the start of the implementation of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) Alert...
TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite - The city government is now accepting minors, 12 to 17 years old, for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine registration. According to the local government unit's (LGU) Facebook announcement on Thursday (September 15), vaccine registration is open to those who are currently...
More than 3,000 minors aged 12 to 17 years old registered on the first day of the Muntinlupa City government’s vaccination program. The city government launched Tuesday the online vaccination registration for 12 to 17-year-old Muntinlupa residents. On-site vaccination in Muntinlupa (Muntinlupa...
House Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez on Wednesday urged the government to accelerate efforts to get more Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines into the country as takers of the Russian-made jabs fear losing the efficacy of the first dose of their shot. Rodriguez said almost 300,000 Filipinos who were...
Volunteers and staff of Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, Sept. 14, boarded boats to reach Talim Island in Rizal to vaccinate individuals who are under coronavirus disease (COVID-19) priority groups. Vaccination at Talim Island, Rizal on Sept. 14, 2021 (Photo from Philippine Red Cross)...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The World Health Organization (WHO) urged the Philippines to intensify its efforts in vaccinating its elderly population against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as he described the rollout of the vaccination program for senior citizens as “unfortunate” and...
Aiming to vaccinate 500 individuals, the “Bakuna Buses” of Philippine Red Cross (PRC) drive to Brgy. Binabag, Bogo City and Mabitac, Laguna on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Photo from Philippine Red Cross (PRC) “Safe at mabisa ang lahat ng mga bakuna dito sa Pilipinas (All vaccines here in the...
