Gordon warns vs. illegal vaccination of VIPs in government
Senator Richard Gordon, in an interview on Super Radyo Balita heard nationwide, has called on government authorities to stop early vaccination of some VIPs, saying the covert inoculation was wrong......»»
DoLE warns on jobs posted on social media
The Department of Labor and Employment yesterday urged Filipinos to be cautious of job opportunities being offered on different social media platforms. The DoLE said that jobseekers should only transact with accredited recruitment agencies or with the appropriate government agencies to avoid falling prey to illegal recruiters. “The DoLE has encountered numerous social media accounts […].....»»
A vaccine for the PNP
First off, President Duterte’s war against illegal drugs has been the only serious campaign of such nature that the government waged since Lim Seng’s death by firing squad when Martial Law began in 1972......»»
DOH ready for 24/7 vaccination
The government is prepared to conduct inoculation activities around the clock, seven days a week once the mass vaccination program starts, the Department of Health said yesterday......»»
LCC, Globe resume webinar series on COVID-19 vaccination
The Liveable Cities Labs will kick-start its 2021 series with a timely discussion on how local government units can prepare their own vaccination program once the anti-COVID-19 vaccines become accessible and available in the country......»»
House panel OKs resolution prioritizing PH athletes in vax program
Lawmakers on Tuesday expressed hope that the national government will prioritize Filipino athletes, who will participate in the Tokyo Olympics and the 2021 Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam, in the COVID-19 vaccination program......»»
DILG to UP: File complaint on employee’s arrest
The University of the Philippines should file a formal complaint before the Department of the Interior and Local Government probes the reported illegal entry of policemen at the university’s Diliman campus in Quezon City over the weekend, a DILG official said yesterday......»»
Visayas Vaccine Command Center to Implement National Vaccination Plan
The Visayas Vaccine Command Center (VVCC) will perform a thorough coordination with the national government for the national vaccination plan program. The center aims to have a more cohesive implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination program in the three regions in the Visayas. “This is part of our whole-of-nation approach in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. As […].....»»
Janssen Pharma Kicks off Third Phase Clinical Trials in PH
Belgium-based pharmaceutical company Janssen Pharmaceuticals started the third phase of its clinical trials in the Philippines according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Trials include patient screening, recruitment and vaccination according to DOST. With the vaccination in the whole world imminent, Janssen is one of the three government-approved foreign vaccine manufacturers to perform […].....»»
Manila releases P38 million as advance payment for vaccines
In line with the city government’s COVID-19 mass vaccination roadmap, Mayor Isko Moreno yesterday authorized the release of P38.4 million from the city’s coffers as a 20 percent advance payment for 800,000 doses of British drug firm AstraZeneca’s vaccine......»»
Manila seniors join vaccination drill
The Manila city government yesterday simulated the vaccination of senior citizens against COVID-19......»»
Lapu to distribute leaflets containing COVID-19 info
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines – The Lapu-Lapu City Government will start distributing this week leaflets containing information on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan said that they will be printing around 100,000 copies of the leaflets, to encourage Oponganons to participate in the government’s vaccination drive. Chan showed a copy […] The post Lapu to distribute leaflets containing COVID-19 info appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Journalists must also be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines – Go
Members of the media should also be considered in the priority list of the government’s national COVID-19 vaccination program without prejudice to other frontliners, the poor and vulnerable sectors, Sen. Bong Go said yesterday......»»
Go: Government focusing on drug users’ rehab
In the war on illegal drugs, the government is also focused on the rehabilitation and recovery of drug users, Sen. Bong Go said during a Senate hearing yesterday......»»
Gov& rsquo;t assures no disruptions in vax purchase, distribution
The government is fully prepared for an orderly coronavirus vaccination and to ensure that there won’t be any “monkey wrench” to disrupt the program in the country, President Rodrigo Duterte has said......»»
Private sector supports government COVID-19 vaccination program
With the impending arrival of the first batch of vaccines under the COVAX global vaccine sharing facility this month, the private sector coalition that launched Taskforce T3 (Test, Trace, Treat) vowed yesterday to strengthen its ongoing collaboration with the national government to accelerate the pace of the vaccination program rollout......»»
OCTA warns vs Cebu’s reopening to tourists
Citing the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Cebu, a fellow of the OCTA Research Group has expressed concern over the plan of the provincial government to reopen to all local tourists......»»
Taguig eyes 24-hour COVID-19 vaccination hubs
Three vaccination centers in Taguig will be open around the clock once the city government starts its immunization campaign against COVID-19......»»
Duterte now willing to get jab in public
To inspire confidence in the government’s vaccination program against COVID-19, President Duterte is now willing to get inoculated publicly – if allowed by his doctors, Sen. Bong Go said......»»
PNP offers camps as vaccination centers
The Philippine National Police is offering its camps as inoculation sites to support the national government’s vaccine rollout, an official said on Wednesday......»»
PH to receive 600,000 Sinovac doses on Feb. 23
BY ARGYLL GEDUCOS The Philippines is set to receive 600,000 doses of the CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccines developed by China’s Sinovac on February 23, Malacañang announced Thursday. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque made the statement as the government prepares for the rollout of its vaccination plan against COVID-19 starting next week. In his Thursday presser, Roque said […].....»»