The Department of Health (DOH) has recognized the Pateros municipal government for fully vaccinating 100 percent of the target eligible population. Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike” Ponce III received a certificate of recognition from the DOH for its vaccination efforts. Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike”...
There are now only 11 active coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Muntinlupa City, and four of nine barangays have zero cases. Tally from the Muntinlupa City Health Office showed that as of Dec. 10, there are 27,587 confirmed cases in the city, 26,997 recoveries and 579 deaths to leave only 11...
Despite acknowledging that the Philippines is one of the oldest democracies in Asia, he said democracy in the country is a "work in progress" but stressed that Filipinos are free people. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Duterte made the statement as he virtually gave his speech...
By Cherrylin Caacbay The Department of Health (DOH) has commended on Friday, Dec. 10, the Marikina City local government for vaccinating 100 percent of its targeted eligible population against COVID-19. Mayor Marcy Teodoro was also lauded for allowing residents from neighboring cities and provinces...
Hoping that the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant will not be as dangerous as the earlier versions, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that plans to expand the implementation of limited face-to-face in basic education will push through. Simulation of face-to-face classes at Comembo...
K-pop boy band Super Junior member Choi Siwon tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in a case of breakthrough infection. “Choi Siwon was diagnosed with COVID-19 on the morning of Dec. 10,” said SM Entertainment, Super Junior’s agency. Super Junior's Siwon will not be able to...
Efforts are underway to develop a “potential” vaccine against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Dec. 10. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said they supported a study on a potential candidate for...
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Makati City has dropped to 18, the local government unit (LGU) announced Friday, Dec. 10. According to the Makati Health Department (MHD), 44,146 patients in the city have already recovered while 984 died from the disease. Makati City Mayor Abby Binay urged...
A total of 90 participants of the country’s “Mix and Match” (MnM) study have already received their first dose of vaccines against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Dec. 10. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) DOST Undersecretary for Research and...
Malacañang was careful not to criticize anybody Friday, Dec. 10 over the somewhat routine disregard of minimum public health standards (MPHS) during political caravans and rallies helds by 2022 elections aspirants. A snapshot of attendees at a political caravan-slash-rally in Bacoor City on Dec....
The Parañaque City government vaccinated a total of 74,523 children aged 12 to 17 against COVID-19, the City Health Office (CHO) reported on Dec. 9. The city is targeting to inoculate 80,000 residents belonging to the said age group. Mayor Edwin Olivarez was happy with the turnout of the youths...
Malate Manila The Department of Health (DOH) recorded more than 300 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases nationwide. In its latest case bulletin, 379 new cases were confirmed on Friday. Since Nov. 24, the Philippines has been recording fewer than 1,000 cases. Active cases stood at 11,905 or 0.4...
