To help cushion the impact of the pandemic on the local economy, the state-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) approved a financial relief to cities and local government units (LGUs) hosting the Casino Filipino branches. In a statement, Andrea D. Domingo, Pagcor chairman and chief...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the Philippines. (FILES) In this file photo Medical workers load syringes with the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to be administered by nurses at a vaccination site at Kedren...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) has lifted the moratorium on new casino operations, ending the more than three-year policy rooted in President Duterte’s previous stance against gambling. Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. Andrea D. Domingo, Pagcor chairman and chief...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) would accredit eight more e-sabong companies as online cockfight betting is seen to overtake offshore gaming operation in terms of revenue contribution to state coffers. Andrea D. Domingo, PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer said the...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) to Sputnik Light vaccine. FDA FDA Director General Eric Domingo said the EUA was granted on August 20. "It was granted last Friday. A single dose vaccine for ages 18 and up," he said. Vaccine czar and chief...
The pandemic has caused more employers to adopt the work from home scheme to protect their employees from exposure or being infected with the viral illness. With this work arrangement, several people spend long hours working on their computers or mobile devices—which can have an adverse effect on...
Unless Filipinos stop believing in fake news about vaccines, the likelihood that the COVID-19 situation in the country will turn for the worse will be greater. Vaccine image 2 Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles said people should take heed of the recent disclosure of the Food and Drug...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the Philippines still has enough supply of medical oxygen, as the country battles the threat of the highly contagious Delta variant of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A scene in Cebu City went viral where cars are seen lining up in front of a private...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has started evaluating the application of American biotechnology firm Novavax for an emergency use authorization (EUA) of its coronavirus vaccine. (AFP / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) FDA Director-General Eric Domingo said the agency has now begun its...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) is against proposals to provide certain advantages to special economic zones involved in Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO). Andrea D. Domingo, PAGCOR chairman and chief executive officer said Wednesday, July 28 that the government’s...
Filipinos are “a little bit safe” against new coronavirus variants such as the more easily transmissible Delta variant because of the efficacy of the available vaccines in the country, President Duterte said. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a public address on July 12, 2021. (RTVM...
The Department of Health (DOH) has noted a decrease in the case fatality rate in Metro Manila. DOH/MB In a meeting with President Duterte on Monday, July 12, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III revealed that the case fatality rate fell to 26 percent from 5.78 to 4.6 percent. He said nationwide,...
