Megastar Sharon Cuneta flew to Los Angeles, California to shoot a Hollywood movie along with an all-Filipino cast including comedian Jo Koy. It didn't push through, though. Why? Apparently, she got a “false positive” COVID-19 test result. Sharon shared this on an Instagram live session...
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said the quarantine classifications for the month of June will be announced on Monday, May 31, the last day of the existing coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown levels in the country. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (PCOO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In an interview...
The Diocese of Kidapawan has set up measures to help fight the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Kidapawan City. Kidapawan Bishop Jose Bagaforo (CBCP) Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo said the diocese is working hand-in-hand with the local government to help fight the spread of...
Pateros Mayor Miguel Ponce III said the lack of health workers such as doctors is the reason why the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program in the municipality is at a slow pace. “Pinipilit po nating mapabilis ang ating pagbabakuna dahil marami nga po tayong hawak-hawak na bakuna sa...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid We thought that the main hurdle in the current mass vaccination program, the most ambitious health project we’ve ever undertaken, was the slow pace in the administration of the vaccine. It was at the beginning, but the low rate of acceptance of COVID-19...
THINKING PINOY RJ Nieto I belong to the A3 priority category, so I have already received two shots of Sinovac's Coronavac spaced four weeks apart. With that said, let me tell you about my COVID-19 vaccine experience. The process is quite simple and straightforward, and I am so happy that the...
MEDIUM RARE Jullie Y. Daza Will the journey never end? Now DOH doctors are telling us we’ll need a third dose, what’s called a booster shot, to complete the vaccination process. “DOH, they make me sick!” said Corito, who belongs to a family of doctors. We’re a captive market, all 110...
With less than a year before the next national elections are held on May 9, 2022, what is the state of the Commission on Elections’ preparedness? There are just four months left before the end of the voter registration period on September 30. The Comelec is finalizing arrangements with mall...
A group of young professionals from Eastern Visayas creates an app to help young entrepreneurs By Henry Osinar Queenie Lazam Francis dela Cruz Nelson Bathan Jr. Aaron JP Almadro Aiko Reyes Nel Laygo PEDDLR TEAM As vaccinations for the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, municipalities and cities in the...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Department of Health (DOH) are bracing for the expected influx of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines in the coming weeks. COVID-19 vaccines being handled upon their arrival at NAIA. (Ariel Fernandez / File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) The BOC welcomed on Thursday,...
A senior citizen receive the second dose of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine while other people wait for their turn at a vaccination site in Sampaloc, Manila on May 25, 2021.(Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) An infectious disease expert encouraged senior citizens to get vaccinated to protect themselves...
A survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) revealed that 79 percent of Filipino adults believe that violators of minimum health protocols are the "real cause" of the current spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. The government has been urging the public to vigilantly...
