The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is ready to open its own probe into the reported wastage of 44 million doses of COVID-19 shots and to look into the documents pertaining to the purchase of these vaccines, Senator Francis Tolentino said on Sunday, December 4. Tolentino said also said he supports the...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday, Dec. 2 that Covid-19 vaccine wastage has reached 44 million. Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) In a press conference, DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria...
People flock to Ilaya in Binondo, Manila on Jan. 2, 2022. Metro Manila will be under Alert Level 3 starting Jan. 3 until Jan. 15, 2022 due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Covid-19 cases per day in the country may increase to close to 2,300 by the end of December, based...
An infectious diseases expert believes that another surge in Covid-19 cases is unlikely this coming holiday season. People flock to Ilaya in Binondo, Manila on Jan. 2, 2022. Metro Manila will be under Alert Level 3 starting Jan. 3 until Jan. 15, 2022 due to the rise of COVID-19 cases. (ALI VICOY /...
The Mandaluyong City government was praised by the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Nov. 25, for its participation in the agency's "Vax Baby Vax" immunization campaign against viruses and diseases. According to the city government, Mandaluyong's Local Health Board headed by city health officer...
The Department of Health (DOH) lauded the Makati City government on Thursday, Nov. 24, for its efforts in ensuring that all infants in the city are protected against viruses and ailments. In a ceremony held at the city hall, Makati City Mayor Abby Binay received the Certificate of Recognition from...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Salvador Escalante has ordered to step up the Covid-19 vaccination efforts under the ‘Pinaslakas’ campaign in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental. The vaccination is set on Dec. 5 to Dec. 7. Photo courtesy of Cadiz City LGU / MANILA BULLETIN Escalante issued an Executive Order...
The refusal of some people to be inoculated against the Covid-19 is the main reason in the expiration of the multi-billion peso worth of vaccines, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) President Dakila Carlo Cua said on Wednesday, Nov. 23. In an interview with ABS-CBN, Cua said that...
A total of 7,120 infants received their immunization shots in various barangay health centers in Pasig City during the two-week rollout of the “Vax-Baby-Vax” drive from Nov. 7 to Nov. 18. Metro Manila Center for Health Development FB / MANILA BULLETIN The Metro Manila Center for Health...
(Pixabay) The Department of Health (DOH) expressed its readiness to coordinate with authorities to audit the purchase of vaccines in relation to the country's Covid-19 vaccination program. “On the subject of Covid-19 vaccine expenditures, the DOH is ready to coordinate and comply with the COA's...
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga (PNA) – A City Hall employee here was arrested for allegedly issuing fake vaccination cards to 13 individuals. The fake vaccination cards contained the falsified signatures and license numbers of the city’s Covid-19 vaccinators. “This is an insult to the dedication and...
The city governments of Las Piñas and Parañaque announced the suspension of their vaccinations against Covid-19 scheduled on Wednesday, Aug. 24, due to inclement weather caused by tropical storm “Florita.” The city government said the vaccinations will resume on Thursday, Aug. 25. The Las...
