The country’s vaccine expert panel (VEP) is currently reviewing the new applications for the conduct of two independent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine clinical trials in the country. (Photo by Karim SAHIB / AFP / FILE PHOTO) This was disclosed by Dr. Mario Antonio Jiz, a panel member, at...
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, who now live in California after renouncing their royal duties, are calling on fans to donate money for COVID-19 vaccines. They're doing it celebrating the second birthday of their son Archie. "We have been deeply touched over the past two years to feel...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the country will have a difficulty reaching the target herd immunity if there will be delays with the arrival of the vaccines against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. (ALI VICOY / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “Ang herd immunity maaabot...
The fifth batch of government-procured vaccines from China arrived in the country on Friday morning, May 7, with the delivery of 1.5 million doses of CoronaVac from its manufacturer Sinovac Biotech. National Task Force Against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. and Health Sec. Francisco...
Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian has completed his COVID-19 vaccination on Thursday. (VALENZUELA CITY FACEBOOK PAGE/ MANILA BULLETIN) Gatchalian received his second dose of Sinovac vaccine at People’s Park Amphitheater along with other residents who were part of the priority groups. The mayor...
Strict adherence to the minimum public health standards and the implementation of coronavirus vaccination are the main keys to lower the number of COVID-19 cases, an infectious disease expert said on Thursday, May 6. A law enforcement officer reminds passengers to observe health protocols outside...
There is a growing acceptance among Parañaque City residents of the different vaccine brands against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) compared to the previous months, Mayor Edwin Olivarez said. "Noon pong kami ay nag-introduce nito noong buwan ng January, may mga hesitation po sila (When we...
Malacañang said President Duterte will still be able to get his second dose of the Sinopharm coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine despite his request to China to pull out the said brand from the Philippines. President Duterte (Malacañang Photo) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement...
The country is facing a problem on the limited available supply of coronavirus vaccines; it is not the government's pandemic response, that is at issue, President Duterte declared Wednesday. An essential frontliner gets a coronavirus shot at a vaccination hub in Taguig City on May 4, 2021 (Ali...
The Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) opened its Grade School cafeteria as a venue for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination of some of the residents of Quezon City. (Photo from ADMU) The vaccination site, which is being operated by the Quezon City local government unit, was opened on...
As the pandemic continued to devastate lives across the world, President Duterte is opening up about the prospect of death from coronavirus disease (COVID-19). President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Addressing the nation Wednesday night, the President talked about his concern about...
President Duterte has pushed for fair and non-discriminatory distribution of coronavirus vaccines in the country regardless of the brand. A health worker shows Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines at a vaccination hub in Taguig City on May 04, 2021 (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The President directed...
