The Malabon City government announced on Monday, Jan. 10, that the Catmon Super Health Center used as a vaccination site will be temporarily closed after several staff tested positive for COVID-19. According to the city government, the health center will be closed from Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. to Jan. 12...
The Las Pinas City local government is still offering free COVID-19 testing to residents who want to determine whether or not they are infected with the virus. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the city government is offering free RT-PCR and antigen tests from Monday to Friday at 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m....
JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN Amid the surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) were urged to implement academic ease measures in all schools nationwide. The Rise for Education...
PROMDI party presidential aspirant Sen. Manny Pacquiao on Monday, Jan. 10 vowed to push for a P50,000-minimum pay for nurses, medical technologists and other health care professionals to keep them serving the country instead of going abroad for greener pasture. Sen. Manny Pacquiao Rostrum Pacquiao...
COVID-19 shows need to boost production of medical tools in Asia The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that it is time for a more diverse medical diagnostics market in Asia, with sustainable local production to meet the local health needs. This was underscored by health and technology experts in a...
Due to the post-holiday coronavirus disease (COVID-19) surge, the city government of Manila purchased 20,000 tablets of an anti-COVID-19 drug on Monday, Jan. 10, replacing its nearly depleted stock. During a Facebook livestream, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced that Manila’s...
The Navotas City government has recorded a total of 998 active cases as of Sunday, Jan.9, which is more than three times higher compared to the 300 cases listed on Jan.1. The local government said that 149 new cases were listed on Jan. 9, 107 of them were tracked in Baranggay San Jose while 10...
The Muntinlupa City Council passed an ordinance on Jan. 10 restricting the movement of unvaccinated individuals amid a rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Councilors adopted the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Resolution 22–01 signed by Metro Manila mayors including...
More and more personalities are opening up about their COVID-19 journey. Miss Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne shared she's currently in self-isolation as she tested positive for COVID-19. "It’s unfortunate that half way through my long awaited visit home I caught the virus but I’m happy was able to...
The Malabon City local government has recorded a total 966 active coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Sunday, Jan. 9. Barangay Longos has the most number of active cases with 84, followed by San Agustin with 80, and Potrero with 79. Barangay Muzon has the lowest number of active cases recorded...
www.who.int From Pia Wurtzbach to Arnold Clavio, these Filipino celebrities have been candid about testing positive for COVID-19. Praise the Lord! Some of them have either recovered or are still recovering: Pia Wurtzbach Arnold 'Igan' Clavio Karen Davila Samantha Bernardo Rep. Alfred Vargas Maureen...
The surge in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the country prompted the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to temporarily suspend lotto draws starting Monday, Jan. 10. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) In a public advisory, the PCSO said that lotto draws will be suspended from starting...
