The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, Sept. 4, has reduced the prices of its reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests for both swab and saliva testing. Philippine Red Cross PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon said the new testing prices...
A group of Filipino physicians said on Saturday, Sept. 4, that an India-like surge is possible in the Philippines as hospitals all over the country continue to fill up amid the rising coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) In an interview over TeleRadyo, Philippine...
The Caloocan City government on Saturday conducts mass testing for COVID-19 in areas under granular lockdown. Swab testing teams tested close contacts and residents who have flu-like symptoms. (MAYOR OCA MALAPITAN FACEBOOK PAGE/ MANILA BULLETIN) “Isang mahalagang layunin ng pagpapatupad ng...
Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines (AFP) The Department of Health (DOH) said it is considering administering booster doses of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines if 50 percent of the country’s target population has already been vaccinated. “So yung ibang eksperto po natin tinatalaga na at least 50...
Labor groups urged the national government to speed up the rollout of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program of workers. (JUAN CARLOS DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) In a joint statement, the Metal Workers Alliance of the Philippines (MWAP) and the Institute for Occupational Health...
Despite the growing number of daily cases, the Philippines is set to lift the travel restrictions on travelers coming from 10 countries starting Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, Malacañang announced. This, after the countries were placed for months on the travel ban list due to the threat posed by the...
The Muntinlupa City government announced that it has fully vaccinated 44 percent of its target population. According to figures from the Muntinlupa City COVID-19 Vaccination Program (MunCoVac), a total of 169,444 individuals are now fully vaccinated, or 43.9 percent of the target population of...
Pateros Mayor Miguel “Ike” Ponce III suspended the vaccination of people scheduled to receive the second dose of Gamaleya’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine due to lack of supply. People who received the first dose or Component I of Sputnik V in Pateros were scheduled to receive the second dose or...
In this file photo taken on August 24, 2021 Former US Olympics Gold medalist professional boxer Oscar De La Hoya stretches before sparring with his partner during a media workout in Los Angeles. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) Former boxing great Oscar De La Hoya said Friday he has been...
Vice President Leni Robredo admitted that her frustration over the government's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response led her to want to ask the administration for a "blanket authority" to lead the campaign against the pandemic. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) Robredo made the statement...
Oceania Cruises resumes sailing, with Marina now cruising around Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Greek Isles INITIATE SEAFARE Ribbon cutting of the Marina On Aug. 29, Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading cruise line focused on culinary and destination, welcomed guests across the...
Just in time for surfing season Text and images Mark Anthony Barquin Togonon RIDE THE WAVE It's rare to see a tourist destination reopen these days. So, should you go for a trip or not? If you do decide to travel, never forget to follow safety protocols and practice utmost care (Cover design by...
