Although she understands the intention of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) not to announce the available vaccine brands in the various vaccination sites across the country, Vice President Leni Robredo fears that this may backfire on the government’s vaccine drive. VP Leni...
MB File Photo An investigation is now being conducted on the alleged selling of coronavirus vaccines (COVID-19) procured by the government, the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made the statement following the reported sale of vaccines in the cities of...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) was elated over the increase in the vaccine confidence level of the Filipinos for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) based on the Social Weather Station (SWS) survey. From only 32 percent last year, DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said...
The government is pushing for the interoperability of all contact tracing applications used by local government units to boost the fight against the coronavirus spread. Dozens of people wait to receive Pfizer coronavirus vaccines at a mall in Paranaque City on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila...
Navotas City Mayor Toby Tiangco is not in favor of the Department of Interior and Local Government's (DILG) order to make local government units (LGUs) refrain from announcing COVID-19 vaccine brands to be used in vaccination centers. For Tiangco, the DILG's move "will create distrust" in terms of...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) directed, Thursday, May 20, all local government units (LGUs) to refrain from announcing the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) brand that will be used in in vaccination centers as the country races against time to achieve herd immunity....
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Wednesday, May 19, to coordinate with the Department of Health (DOH) and the local government units (LGUs) to expedite the delivery of vaccines to the...
Following the reported mishandling of coronavirus vaccines by some local government units (LGUs), President Duterte tasked the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to oversee the transport and distribution of the vaccines to various parts of the country. President Rodrigo Duterte...
The government has distributed "billions" of assistance to the poor to help them cope with the pandemic, President Duterte said in rejecting criticisms the government was doing nothing to provide aid during the pandemic. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) In a televised address...
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said that the the distribution of cash assistance to those affected by the implementation of stricter measures in Metro Manila and four adjacent provinces is at 92.45 percent already. In a briefing with the President on...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano launched the city's "Electronic Mamamayan Identification Card" which can be used in contract tracing, commerce, as a city ID, and an e-wallet for the distribution of financial aid. "It is with great pride that I introduce to you today our first-ever smart city...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, May 14 reiterated her call for the National Security Council (NSC) to pursue a security audit against Dito Telecommunity, especially amid China’s increasing presence in the West Philippine Sea. Hontiveros said there is a great necessity for the NSC, as well as...
