Filipino-owned United Laboratories (Unilab), the leading pharmaceutical company in Southeast Asia, has been confirmed to do local vaccine manufacturing in the country starting with the COVID-19 with plans to also export to other ASEAN countries, according to Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M....
The Taguig City government opened its third mega vaccination hub for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Samsung Hall of SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City. The National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 lead by Secretaries Carlito Galvez and Vince Dizon, Senator Pia Cayetano and Taguig Mayor...
SURVIVOR’S TALE (The author, 38, is a father of two children aged 10 and 5. He works as an accountant in Dubai.) One Saturday, I felt like I was going to have a cold. The following day, my family and I went out to get some fresh air and sun, hoping it was just what we needed aside from our...
Xian Lim Contrary to some beliefs now that COVID-19 remains a threat to everyone's health, actor Xian Lim posted about the importance "stepping outside" for some fresh air. Although it wasn't like telling everyone to go outside without caution, as Xian wrote: "Sometimes you need to step...
The Philippines may miss its target of at least 6.5% economic growth this year after a resurgence of Covid-19 infections forced the capital into a two-week lockdown, Economic Planning Secretary Karl Chua said. “We were a healthy economy before COVID. Now, we’re struggling,” Chua said in an...
Brother Bo Sanchez keeps it real with his COVID-19 battle. In his post today, he started off by saying this is the reason why he doesn't want to grow a moustache because it grows by patches, making him look like a "malnourished cactus in the desert." Kidding aside, Sanchez reveals more of his...
Willie Revillame He may be a comedic host on "Wowowin" but he's all serious when it comes to helping those in need, and more recently when taking the Chinese company-made Sinovac vaccine. This happened on Tuesday, April 13, live from his program, Willie showed his bandaged arm for thousands of his...
Joseph Estrada Always a fighter, former President Joseph Estrada is now cleared from the deadly COVID-19 virus. “We are happy to announce that my dad continues to improve and we expect that he can be transferred to a regular room soon,” his son, Jinggoy said in an online statement. Now on a...
Infectious and tropical disease expert outlines guides to set up home care amid the lack of hospital rooms for COVID patients. How to evaluate patient risk factors; the capacity of a home environment; the ability of caregivers to assess patient status. Requirements for home care and what to...
Two candidates of the 69th Miss Universe beauty pageant were tested COVID-19 positive as the girls prepare to fly to Florida in the US for the prestigious competition. The beauty queens tested positive for the virus were Miss Universe Argentina Alina Luz Akselrad and Miss Universe India Adline...
From left: Anne Curtis, Mayor Vico Sotto of Pasig; and Angel Locsin Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto recently extended his gratitude to several celebrities who donated cash to their municipality. During his Facebook Live, Vico gave a shoutout to actresses Anne Curtis and Angel Locsin for the P1 million...
The one on your arm is still your best shot at surviving the pandemic Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvana Nearly a billion vaccine doses have been given worldwide. There are many encouraging signs that these inoculations will deliver on the promise of ending the pandemic very soon. New cases of COVID-19...
