The Philippines may miss its target of at least 6.5% economic growth this year after a resurgence of Covid-19 infections forced the capital into a two-week lockdown, Economic Planning Secretary Karl Chua said. “We were a healthy economy before COVID. Now, we’re struggling,” Chua said in an...
Brother Bo Sanchez keeps it real with his COVID-19 battle. In his post today, he started off by saying this is the reason why he doesn't want to grow a moustache because it grows by patches, making him look like a "malnourished cactus in the desert." Kidding aside, Sanchez reveals more of his...
Willie Revillame He may be a comedic host on "Wowowin" but he's all serious when it comes to helping those in need, and more recently when taking the Chinese company-made Sinovac vaccine. This happened on Tuesday, April 13, live from his program, Willie showed his bandaged arm for thousands of his...
Joseph Estrada Always a fighter, former President Joseph Estrada is now cleared from the deadly COVID-19 virus. “We are happy to announce that my dad continues to improve and we expect that he can be transferred to a regular room soon,” his son, Jinggoy said in an online statement. Now on a...
Infectious and tropical disease expert outlines guides to set up home care amid the lack of hospital rooms for COVID patients. How to evaluate patient risk factors; the capacity of a home environment; the ability of caregivers to assess patient status. Requirements for home care and what to...
Two candidates of the 69th Miss Universe beauty pageant were tested COVID-19 positive as the girls prepare to fly to Florida in the US for the prestigious competition. The beauty queens tested positive for the virus were Miss Universe Argentina Alina Luz Akselrad and Miss Universe India Adline...
From left: Anne Curtis, Mayor Vico Sotto of Pasig; and Angel Locsin Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto recently extended his gratitude to several celebrities who donated cash to their municipality. During his Facebook Live, Vico gave a shoutout to actresses Anne Curtis and Angel Locsin for the P1 million...
The one on your arm is still your best shot at surviving the pandemic Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvana Nearly a billion vaccine doses have been given worldwide. There are many encouraging signs that these inoculations will deliver on the promise of ending the pandemic very soon. New cases of COVID-19...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced last April 8 that it has “adopted the recommendation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to temporarily suspend the use of AstraZeneca vaccines for individuals aged below 60 years old, following recent reports of rare cases of blood clots with low...
A former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate slammed Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. for lack of details on quarantine status in Metro Manila and other places. On Twitter April 11, Yen Santos said that Roque should not delay the explanation on the difference between enhanced community...
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid sparked a conversation after venting out her stress on the rising COVID-19 cases recently. In her own words, Regine lamented what she believes is currently happening in our country: "Bakit parang pinabayaan na lang tayo? Kanya-kanya...
Heaven Peralejo During her isolation period after she tested positive for COVID-19, young actress Heaven Peralejo admitted she lost the will to live. "Sa totoo lang I've been through a lot of bashing and I don't know, may affect pala siya," Heaven revealed. "Ang ngayon lang siya nagsi-sink in sa...
