DOH The Philippines on Thursday, Sept. 22, recorded 2,702 new Covid-19 cases. The tally of active cases increased to 28,030, latest data from the Department of Health (DOH) showed. Metro Manila had the most cases in the recent 14 days with 12,475 cases logged. It was followed by Calabarzon with...
The Department of Health (DOH) is actively monitoring the possibility of a holiday Covid-19 surge, and is focused on bolstering its vaccination and booster program, according to Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo. Quimbo is the Senior Vice Chair of the Committee on Appropriations and the...
NEW YORK, USA — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed confidence that the Philippines will enjoy a "more resilient" economy as it builds stronger ties with investors from the United States of America and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries. President...
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan will fully reopen its borders by ending mandatory Covid quarantine for arrivals next month, the government said Thursday. The island has largely kept its borders closed and implemented strict quarantine rules throughout the coronavirus pandemic, keeping infection numbers...
While the optional wearing of face masks outdoors has been allowed by the government, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) reminded the higher education community that using face masks will continue indoors and in crowded areas for the tertiary level. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) CHED...
Centro Escolar University Malolos was recognized as one of the sixteen Outstanding Higher Education Institutions for the Covid-19 Vaccination Program by the Commission, through the Office of the Executive Director (OED), in partnership with CHED (Commission on Higher Education)—National...
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila on Thursday, Sept. 22, opened a one-day Covid-19 vaccination booster site as part of the government’s “Pinaslakas” campaign. A health worker inoculates members of the Tomasian community during the launching of “PinasLakas” in partnership with...
Over 80 percent of students in higher education institutions (HEIs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) have been vaccinated against Covid-19, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)-NCR on Thursday, Sept. 22, said. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) During the “PinasLakas” booster event at the...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The first dose of vaccination against Covid-19 for five to 11 years old in Northern Mindanao is set to resume, a high ranking official of the Department of Health Region 10 (DOH-10) confirmed on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The DOH-10 is set to receive 60,000 doses of pediatric...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Sept. 21, reported 1,886 more people who contracted Covid-19. Based on the latest DOH case update, active coronavirus cases in the country stood at 27,284. Metro Manila still has the highest number of new Covid-19 cases in the past two weeks with...
For over two years under the persisting Covid-19 pandemic, members of the House of Representatives have been allowed to attend plenary sessions and vote on the passage of bills through virtual means. Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman (Screenshot from Zoom) But that could change soon based on the...
Amid the proposed easing of the country’s border control and the implementation of voluntary wearing of masks in outdoor settings, local government units (LGUs) across the country were told to intensify their Covid-19 risk communication. Defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the...
