As long as there is data available showing that a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine can extend its original shelf life, it can be allowed, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Monday, Dec. 13. (UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) "Ang naibibigay lang namin talaga na expiration date o shelf...
The Duterte administration has tapped the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a fresh $250 million loan to help the Philippines in securing additional coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine supply. The Manila-based multilateral institution said on Monday, Dec. 13, that it has approved the new loan to...
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Monday, Dec. 13 is prepared to push for amendments to Republic Act 11525 or the COVID-19 Vaccination Program Act in order to grant the private sector bigger role in sustaining the momentum of government’s inoculation program. At the same time, Velasco also urged the...
Vaccine manufacturers Pfizer and BioNTech have shown that its vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) delivered an overall efficacy of 90.7 percent, an official from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Monday, Dec. 13. In this file photo the Pfizer logo is seen at the Pfizer...
The Mandaluyong City local government gave due recognition to groups and government agencies that supported its COVID-19 vaccine deployment efforts. Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos and other city officials personally handed over certificates and plaques of appreciation to representatives of...
Filipino motorists will have to brace for significant cost burden in their fuel budgets this week as the price of gasoline will rise by P1.60 per liter while diesel prices will likewise climb by P1.35 per liter. The oil companies similarly stated that kerosene prices will go up by P1.20 per liter,...
A public health advocate said that political rallies may be a "superspreader event" and cause the spike of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country. (File Photo / Unsplash) In a DZRH interview, Dr. Anthony "Tony" Leachon, former National Task Force (NTF) special adviser, said that...
Training of student-athletes at the tertiary level will finally resume following the signing of the joint memorandum circular between the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, Dec. 13. Screenshot during the ceremonial signing of CHED and DOH on the...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora announced on Monday, Dec. 13, that the city has recorded the lowest number of active COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began in the country last year. Zamora reported that as of Dec. 12, San Juan only has six active cases, the lowest recorded number of cases since...
Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra and Gabe Vincent talk during the game against the Chicago Bulls on December 11, 2021 at FTX Arena in Miami, Florida. (AFP) Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra questioned the NBA's COVID-19 protocols on Sunday, suggesting players that test positive but are fully...
More than 50 percent of Taguig’s estimated population of minors aged 12 to 17 years old has been vaccinated. According to a weekly report by the Taguig City government, as of Dec. 9, a total of 47,137 minors have received their first dose of the vaccine or 52 percent of the estimated population...
The Manila City local government has administered more than 180,000 COVID-19 jabs to minors aged 12 to 17. According to Manila Public Information Office (PIO), a total of 110,713 doses were inoculated for the first dose while 71,122 for second dose. The local government reminded the public to...
