ft.com Around 780,000 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine doses for children aged five to 11-years-old are set to arrive in the Philippines on Thursday, Feb. 3, the Department of Health (DOH) said. The initial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine delivery is in time for the rollout of the COVID-19...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday assured that problems about rude customers would also be addressed under the bill that seeks to protect delivery riders. Gatchalian is referring to Senate Bill No. 2302 or the proposed “Food, Grocery and Pharmacy Delivery Services Protection Act” which seeks...
Anti-narcotics operatives seized over P5 million worth of ecstasy during a controlled delivery operation in Quezon City on Saturday night, Jan. 22. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said two suspects were arrested during the operation, identified as Evelyn Sotto, also known as Jennica...
Grab Philippines is set to mandate a weekly COVID testing among unvaccinated drivers and delivery riders in its platform as part of efforts to ensure the safety of both its partners and consumers. A GrabFood delivery rider (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The mandatory testing, which will begin...
Korean actor Kim Woo-bin, Esom and Kang Yoo-seok will headline Netflix’s new drama “Black Knight” (aka “Delivery Driver,”). Netflix has confirmed the production of “Black Knight,” which will be directed by Cho Ui-seok. This will be a reunion project for Kim Woo-bin and Choi Ui-seok...
In an effort to combat the post-holiday coronavirus disease (COVID-19) surge, the City of Manila has aggressively pushed its COVID-19 vaccination drive even to non-residents of the city. Since Wednesday, Jan. 5, the city government has launched three different booster vaccination campaigns open to...
The Manila city government will extend its free coronavirus disease (COVID-19) booster vaccination program for delivery riders until Friday, Jan. 7. Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced the continuation of the booster deployment during a Facebook livestream on Thursday, Jan. 6....
Delivery riders can get their COVID-19 booster shots at a drive-thru vaccination site set up at the Bonifacio Shrine beside the Manila City Hall, the city government announced Tuesday. The drive-thru vaccination site will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6. PHOTO COURTESY OF MANILA...
'My Delivery Gurl' Actor Markki Stroem has said that it's an honor to carry the rainbow flag of the LGBT community as a symbol of support via the new TV series "My Delivery Gurl," adding that he has no qualms about being typecast in drag roles. "Siguro naman, I won’t be exactly typecast. But for...
All delivery riders may avail of free parking reserved for them in all commercial establishments in Valenzuela City starting Dec. 17.. According to the Facebook post of the city government, delivery riders will need to present their ID and show a valid or active booking order to the establishment...
BIÑAN, Laguna – A food delivery rider whose bike was stolen received a shower of donations from Good Samaritans after a video of him crying went viral. Joshua Belen / MANILA BULLETIN On November 26, foodpanda rider Joshua Belen parked his bike outside a mall to get his customer's order....
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has partnered with Grab Philippines in launching an express lane for delivery riders in its offices as part of the agency's recognition in their contribution amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (FILE PHOTO) "With the pandemic, we are living in a...
