Lawmakers on Wednesday called on the Department of Health (DOH) not to roll out the US-made Pfizer BionTech COVID-19 vaccines to children even though the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed it for emergency use on minors 12 to 15 years old. 1-PACMAN party-list Representative Eric Pineda...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno'' Domagoso came out first in a Facebook survey led by the town mayor of General Luna, Quezon. Mayor Matt Florido posted on his personal Facebook account on Monday night (June 7), the "survey" on possible presidential candidates. Others who are on the list are...
An official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urged the local government units (LGUs) on Tuesday, June 8 to prioritize individuals aged 40 to 59 years old under the A4 category in their coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program. The A4 category under the...
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco has feted the two Filipino-Americans behind the viral ‘TNT Traysikel’, the Philippine tricycle that was recently seen crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. TNT Traysikel in Downtown San Francisco (via Instagram/tnt_traysikel) Consul General...
Those who were unable to receive their second dose of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine may still do so by coordinating with the local government for rescheduling. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "Get in touch with the local government...so they can schedule your second dose," Health...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will now be more accessible to Manila residents as it will have a new office at the Universidad de Manila (UDM) Annex. TESDA TESDA Secretary Isidro Lapeña and Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Friday, May 28...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday confirmed that one of the eight victims in the deadly rail yard shooting rampage in San Jose, California is of Filipino descent. SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 26: People leave a gathering point for family members and VTA employees on May 26, 2021 in San...
Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Butch Ramirez, left, and Philippine Olympic Committee President Bambol Tolentino (MB Photo / PNA Photo) The national government has granted the request for national team athletes to get their vaccines for COVID-19 as the Inter-Agency Task Force elevated the...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno'' Domagoso said on Tuesday (May 18) that he was just expressing an honest opinion when he mentioned the "super slow" deployment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines to local government units (LGUs). Manila City Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso (Manila...
Expect more professional boxing tournaments to happen not only in the provinces but also in Metro Manila in the coming months after the Joint Administrative Order updated the supplemental guideline for sporting events. Games and Amusements (GAB) chairman Baham Mitra said that he and his counterpart...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III reiterated the importance for the public to have themselves listed in their respective areas in preparation for their vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (PCOO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)...
After the Philippines recorded its first cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant from India, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has confirmed that the Department of Health (DOH) has recommended the inclusion of two more countries in the list with travel restrictions. DOH Secretary...
