The government is planning to begin vaccinations for people under the A4 and A5 priority group in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Presidential peace adviser and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. disclosed this Friday, May 14, as part of the government's development...
Eight Filipino crew members who tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) while aboard the cargo vessel MV Athens Bridge have already recuperated, an official of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) confirmed Friday, May 14. (Photo courtesy of the PCG / FILE PHOTO) Captain Jeffrey...
Kenji Utsunomiya, a Japanese lawyer and former Tokyo gubernatorial candidate, poses with a campaign slogan Stop Tokyo Olympics, after handing the petitions to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in Tokyo on May 14, 2021. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) Japan's government is expected to widen a virus...
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, General Guillermo Eleazar ordered police commanders Friday, May 14, to strictly monitor and prevent mass gatherings in their areas of responsibility (AORs) this "fiesta month" of May to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). MAY THE FORCE BE...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced Friday, May 14, that it will maintain the established quarantine control points (QCPs) in the National Capital Region and its four bordering provinces even as these areas--collectively known as NCR-plus--would soon implement the more lax general...
"Our friendship will end here." President Duterte has warned China that he will not withdraw Philippine ships from the West Philippine Sea even if it costs him his life. President Duterte delivers a public address on May 13, 2021 (Malacañang) Duterte made the statement after facing a backlash...
The Manila City government has announced the city's 19th vaccination site — the Manila Prince Hotel located in Ermita, Manila. (Manila Public Information Office photo / MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" and Manila Health Department (MHD) chief Dr. Arnold 'Poks' Pangan...
The vaccination of essential workers under the A4 priority group will most likely start next month, particularly in the National Capital Region (NCR), according to National Task Force Against COVID-19 deputy chief implementer and testing czar Secretary Vince Dizon. A senior citizen inoculated with...
Testing czar Secretary Vince Dizon is bullish that herd immunity can be achieved in Metro Manila and other provinces before the end of the year. Testing czar Vince Dizon (NTF AGAINST COVID-19 / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The national government is targeting to reach herd immunity against the...
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. revealed Friday, May 14 that he has already signed the renegotiated term sheet for the procurement of 40 million doses of Pfizer vaccines, saying it would boost the country's inoculation program against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr....
Amid the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines is facing another looming concern on piling medical and plastic waste. In a statement, waste management firm Metro Clark Waste Management (MCWM) has called for improved waste management amid the country’s growing garbage problem. A...
President Duterte wanted coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines to be distributed to the local government units (LGUs) immediately, saying he will not accept it if the country will lose the fight against COVID-19 just because the shots expired due to negligence. President Duterte talks to the people after...
