The Department of National Defense (DND) expressed confidence Friday, July 22, that the capability of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to respond to calamities will not be affected by the transfer of additional task to lead the Covid-19 pandemic...
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is prepared to handle all pandemic-related response as it is recommended by the Department of Health (DOH) to replace the task forces assigned for such responsibilities.
Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad, Office of Civil Defense...
Re-electionist Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday said he supports the government's plan to establish Covid-19 vaccination sites in schools as this would help increase the vaccination coverage among minors and open more schools for face-to-face classes.
Gatchalian, who is seeking a...
Ahead of the May 2022 polls, National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa, on Sunday, April 24, said that the national government is currently monitoring Visayas and Mindanao areas with low Covid-19 vaccination rate.
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While getting vaccinated remains voluntary, Senator Christopher ''Bong'' Go today (April 7) renewed his call on government to make Covid-19 vaccines more accessible, especially in far-flung areas and vulnerable sectors.
Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography,...
The expert panel of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 has recommended administering a fourth dose of the vaccine or second booster shot to senior citizens and people with comorbidities.
NTF against Covid-19 Adviser Dr. Teodoro "Ted" J. Herbosa on Friday, March 4, said the...
As the country seeks to fully vaccinate 90 million individuals by the end of June, National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 special Adviser Dr. Teodoro "Ted" J. Herbosa disclosed they are now in talks with the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) for the possibility of making Covid-19...
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. deemed as a success the national vaccination program against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) since the least restrictive Alert Level 1 status was already implemented in Metro Manila and at least 38 other areas beginning Tuesday, March 1.
Vaccine czar Carlito...
The pediatric coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination of children age five to 11 years old was further expanded in areas outside Metro Manila as it officially kicked off in Bulacan on Wednesday, Feb. 9.
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. interacts with a young boy during the launching of the...
Around 7,000 children age five to 11 years old received their first dose of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine during the launching of the pediatric vaccination for the said age group on Monday, Feb. 7.
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. (Courtesy of RTVM livestream)
Secretary Carlito Galvez...
The national government and local government units (LGUs) are well prepared for the launching of the pediatric vaccination of children age five- to 11-years-old against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Monday, Feb. 7.
Manila Zoo pediatric vaccination (PHOTO COURTESY OF MPIO/ MANILA...
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. revealed on Wednesday, Feb. 2, the country's "endgame" or final plan to beat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic after two years into the battle against the deadly disease that has claimed the lives of more than 50,000 Filipinos.
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