All systems are go for the soft launch of the National Digital Vaccine Certificate or VaxCertPH this coming Monday, Sept. 6, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (Screenshot from Facebook live) In a statement Saturday, Sept. 4, Roque revealed that...
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...
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has praised the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) issuance of an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Moderna vaccines for children aged 12 to 17. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri (Albert Calvelo/Senate PRIB) "I want to thank FDA Chief...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is stepping up its campaign against illegal online activities related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic which includes the alleged selling of fake entry permits, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test results, and vaccination...
The San Juan City local government announced on Friday that it will now start vaccinating non-residents via the '"JuanVax" program in its bid to help vaccinate more people against COVID-19, especially from the more contagious Delta variant. Mayor Francis Zamora "Magsisimula na po ang San Juan...
President Duterte reiterated his call to the public to not skip their second shot of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, saying this is the only protection the government can offer the people amid the ongoing health crisis. President Duterte (KING RODRIGUEZ/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO/ MANILA...
ROME, Italy -- Italy will start administering a third COVID-19 vaccine shot to people with the most fragile immune systems and plans to extend the use of the so-called Green Pass certificate, the country's leaders said here on Thursday. A tourist shows her green pass before entering the Torre degli...
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion sees local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila with high vaccination rates as prime candidates for testing out the "Bakuna (vaccine) Bubble" set up. Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo Founder...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has recommended the prioritization of teachers in the vaccination strategy of the national government. (Photo from DepEd) “We should not forget our teachers. They are heroes. Some have made drastic adjustments teaching remotely through online modules. Others still...
Some 7,000 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers and other economic frontliners are expected to be inoculated in the vaccination center launched by Grab Philippines at its office in Makati City. (Photo from Grab Philippines) Grab has partnered with the Makati City local government unit...
Malacañang said that while the funds are available, it is not yet the right time to discuss coronavirus (COVID-19) booster shots, saying many Filipinos still have to be vaccinated. A Manila health worker prepares to administer a single-shot Johnson & Johnson's Janssen coronavirus vaccine...
