A health worker shows a vial of the AstraZeneca jab against the coronavirus (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III expressed gratitude to Japan for donating more than one million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines. The Japanese government donated a...
President Duterte assured the public that the government will prioritize the safety and quality of all coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines being distributed across the country as he urged Filipinos to receive the shot to prevent the further spread of the disease. President Duterte holds two vials of...
The country's vaccine arsenal against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been given a boost by the latest donation coming from Japan. President Duterte welcomes the arrival of 1 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines at the Manila airport on July 8, 2021. Also present in the arrival ceremony are...
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide on Thursday said the delivery of around one million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines is a “clear testament to the deep-rooted bonds of friendship” between the two nations. Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide Describing the...
More than 3 million people have become fully vaccinated since the government started its free inoculation drive last March. A Manila resident receives a coronavirus vaccine at the vaccination hub located at SM Manila on July 6, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque...
Thirdy Ravena (left) and Kiefer Ravena (Photos from San-En NeoPhoenix and PBA) The B.League of Japan has scheduled a season-opening series between the San-En Neophoenix and Shiga Lakestars in anticipation of a possible matchup between Thirdy Ravena and his older brother Kiefer. Shiga will host...
The Japanese government has made available a scholarship grant of Y329 million (approx. P143 million) for 22 young officials from various Philippine government institutions who wish to pursue post-graduate studies in Japan beginning the academic year 2022. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin...
The Japanese government on Tuesday announced the signing of a Y687 million (about P308 million) grant aid to the Philippines for the provision of cold chain transport and ancillaries to facilitate the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to the provinces. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines...
Javi Gomez de Liano (FIBA) Javi Gomez de Liano is set to join his younger brother Juan in the Land of the Rising Sun as the Japan B. League announced on Monday, June 5, his assignment to Division 1 team Ibaraki Robots. Though playing for different teams and divisions, Javi decided to follow the...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Forest Management Bureau (FMB), is drafting an Executive Order (EO) that will elevate to national strategy status its efforts to regulate, rehabilitate, and develop the country's watersheds. A statement showed that the EO will...
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) have agreed to continue fortifying ties to help address “increasingly complicated” challenges in both local and international scientific landscape. (DOST-PCIEERD) The commitment was made during...
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and the Philippine Air Force will conduct the first air-to-air bilateral training on humanitarian and disaster relief on July 5 to 8, 2021 at Clark Air Base in Pampanga. In a statement, the Japanese government said the first air-to-air training between the...
