Sapat na pondo na pambili ng bakuna kontra COVID-19 tiniyak ng Kamara
Siniguro ni House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano na mayroong sapat na pondo para sa bakuna sa COVID-19 sa ilalim ng P4.5 trillion 2021 national budget. Ayon kay Cayetano, may sapat na alokasyon ang gobyerno para ipambili ng anti-COVID-19 vaccines at sa pagsasagawa ng therapeutic science research. Hiling lang ni Cayetano sa Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) […] The post Sapat na pondo na pambili ng bakuna kontra COVID-19 tiniyak ng Kamara appeared first on Bandera......»»
‘Serenade of the Seas’ arrival restarts Subic cruise tourism program
The arrival here of GTS Serenade of the Seas, a 12-decker cruise liner operated by Royal Caribbean International, is expected to resurrect Subic’s cruise tourism program, which had gained momentum before being halted by the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago......»»
Jodi Sta. Maria tinamaan ng COVID kaya hindi nakarating sa party ni Mr. M
MAY balidong rason pala si Jodi Sta. Maria kaya hindi nakadalo sa “Night of 100 Stars” tribute para kay Johnny Manahan na kilala bilang Mr. M. Hindi raw totoo na binawi ang imbitasyon kay Jodi dahil mas pinaboran daw si Claudine Barretto sa event. Tinamaan daw ng COVID-19 si Jodi. Nasulat namin dito sa BANDERA ang.....»»
Hong Kong, Philippines work to enhance relations
Filipinos are slowly beginning to travel back to Hong Kong following continued efforts by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office to woo tourists from the Philippines, as well as renew and improve trade and economic ties between the two nations following the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Gatchalian pushes for creation of Virology, Vaccine Institute
Senator Win Gatchalian on Saturday rallied anew for the establishment of the Virology and Vaccine Institute in the country as it would help in addressing low child immunization coverage nationwide. Gatchalian cited that the number of unvaccinated children significantly dropped from one million in 2021 to 637,000 in 2022. However, the United Nations Children's Fund and the World Health Organization emphasized that more work needs to be done to reach the ideal coverage of 95 percent. Based on the Department of Health’s report as of last year, the vaccine coverage among the eligible population of young children nationwide stood at 59.9 percent. Gatchalian also cited a 2022 research paper by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies which revealed that deep-seated supply-side system issues also contribute to the country's low vaccine coverage. It is on top of vaccine confidence, which is a primary factor in the low immunization coverage in recent years. According to Gatchalian, the PIDS study also identified leadership, planning, and supply chain problems that led to recurring vaccine stock-outs in the past decade as other factors. Hence, Gatchalian filed Senate Bill 941, or the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines Act of 2022, pushing effective initiatives to boost local vaccine development, sustain production, and boost technology transfer. The proposed measure seeks the creation of a Virology and Vaccine Institute—which shall serve as the premier research and development institute in the field of virology, encompassing all areas in viruses and viral diseases in plants, animals, and humans. Under the proposed measure, VIP shall undertake scientific and technological research and development in the field of virology It is also tasked to conduct product research and development in the areas of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines, among others; and the transfer of the results of scientific research and development for use in both the public and private sectors. The research outputs of the VIP shall also be integrated into other plans relating to the management of public health emergencies relating to infectious diseases, as well as disease control and prevention. "Kasabay ng paghhikayat natin sa ating mga magulang na pabakunahan ang kanilang mga anak, mahalagang matiyak din na may sapat tayong suplay ng bakuna at may kakayahan tayong magsagawa ng pananaliksik at mga pag-aaral. Patuloy nating isinusulong ang paglikha ng Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines upang matugunan ang mga pangangailangang ito ng ating mga kababayan," said Gatchalian. The post Gatchalian pushes for creation of Virology, Vaccine Institute appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Belmonte sa mga nanay: Mga sanggol, pabakunahan na
MANILA, Philippines – HINIMOK ni Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte ang mga magulang na pabakunahan ang kanilang mga anak upang maprotektahan sila sa mga sakit na maiiwasan sa bakuna, tulad ng tigdas, rubella, at polio. Noong Mayo 2, idinaos ng Quezon City Health Department ang city-wide implementasyon ng Chikiting Ligtas vaccination program ng Department of […] The post Belmonte sa mga nanay: Mga sanggol, pabakunahan na appeared first on Remate Online......»»
Bong Go assists indigents in Indigents in Zambales
Amid the World Health Organization’s lifting of the global health emergency status of COVID-19, Senator Bong Go reminded the public to make health their top priority while the government continues to exert great efforts to recover from the pandemic. In a video message during the relief efforts in Botolan and Iba, Zambales on Monday, 8 May, Go, head of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, encouraged the public to remain vigilant and still follow health protocols. He underscored that while the threat of COVID-19 continues, the Filipinos’ ‘bayanihan’ spirit must continue as well. He urged the eligible public to remain supportive of the government’s pandemic efforts by participating in the national vaccination drive. “Mga kababayan ko, ilang taon na po tayong nasa pandemya. Kaya nakikiusap po ako sa inyo na huwag po maging kumpiyansa. Kahit ni-lift na ng WHO ang global health emergency, andiyan pa rin po ang banta ng COVID-19. Magpabakuna at magpabooster shots na po kayo dahil ang bakuna po ang tanging susi sa ngayon para makabalik tayo sa normal na pamumuhay,” said Go. He then offered to help those with medical issues. The senator advised them to visit President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital in Iba where there is a Malasakit Center to assist them with their medical expenses. The Malasakit Centers program was institutionalized under Republic Act No. 11463 which Go principally authored and sponsored in the Senate. The Act aims to provide convenient access to various government assistance to particularly poor and indigent patients and help them with their hospital bills. Go’s team distributed snacks to a total of 390 struggling residents at Barangay Panan Hall in Botolan and the Sports Complex gymnasium in Iba. The senator also gave away cellular phones, shoes, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select recipients. Continuing his message, Go maintained that necessary funds have been allocated by last year for the Department of Health to construct Super Health Centers in Iba, Botolan, and Castillejos. Advocated by Go, Super Health Centers are medium versions of polyclinics and are bigger than rural health units, which offer basic services, such as database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy and ambulatory surgical unit. Through the collective efforts of fellow lawmakers, sufficient funds had been allocated for 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 in 2023. DOH, the lead implementing agency, identifies the strategic areas where they will be constructed. In its Resolution No. 205 dated 8 August 2022 the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zambales pronounced Go as its adopted son, noting that the senator has "embodied the spirit of good governance and public service" by exerting great efforts to help the whole province. Meanwhile, in a resolution adopted by the Sangguniang Bayan on June 23, 2022, Go was also proclaimed as an adopted son of Iba, citing that Go has shown a big heart for the country, especially to local government units where he poured government resources to empower LGUs. In line with his commitment to helping build back the city and the rest of the province, Go supported the rehabilitation of roads in Botolan, Masinloc, San Felipe, San Marcelino, and Olongapo City; rehabilitation of the public market in San Antonio; construction of a seawall in Masinloc; and construction of two multipurpose buildings and installation of solar powered street lights in Botolan. “Mga kababayan ko, mag-ingat po tayo. Magdasal po tayo, magtulungan po tayo, magbayanihan po tayo, magmalasakit po tayo sa ating kapwa Pilipino. Magtiwala lang po kayo sa gobyerno at makakaahon din po tayo bilang nagkakaisang mamamayang Pilipino,” encouraged Go. The post Bong Go assists indigents in Indigents in Zambales appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go: Continue health protocols even after global health emergency lifting
Despite the lifting of the global health emergency status of COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has emphasized the need for Filipinos to continue observing basic health protocols, reminding them that although the status has been lifted, the threat of COVID-19 still exists. In an ambush interview after personally aiding residents in Batangas City on Monday, May 8, Go highlighted the need to be cautious and vigilant in the face of the ongoing pandemic, and to continue following health protocols such as wearing face masks when possible especially in public places, and more importantly, getting vaccinated. “Mas importante po sa akin ang buhay at kalusugan ng bawat Pilipino. Habang nandiyan po ang banta ng COVID, habang nandiyan ang sakit na COVID, ‘wag tayong maging kumpyansa. Marami pong paraan na maagapan natin ito (The life and health of every Filipino is important to me. As long the threat of COVID remains, let's not be complacent. There are many ways for us to stay safe),” he said. Go acknowledged that the lifting of the global health emergency status is a step toward returning to a more normal way of life. However, he stressed that the country cannot afford to let its guard down and become too complacent in the fight against COVID-19. “As Chair ng Committee on Health sa Senado, huwag pa rin tayong maging kumpyansa, tinanggal lang po ang pagiging world health emergency natin para unti-unti na tayo sigurong makabalik sa ating normal na pamumuhay (The global health emergency was lifted to allow us to slowly return to normal life), ” reiterated Go. On 5 May, the global emergency status for COVID-19 was lifted by the WHO, over three years since it was initially declared. However, WHO's emergencies director Michael Ryan said that "that battle is not over", adding, "We still have weaknesses and those weaknesses that we still have in our system will be exposed by this virus or another virus. And it needs to be fixed." The Department of Health responded favorably to the WHO's announcement, affirming that “this is an acknowledgment of our effective and collaborative COVID-19 response and concerted efforts to fully recover and re-open our economy.” Meanwhile, the senator also encouraged everyone to get vaccinated, and to get booster shots when they are eligible to better protect themselves from the virus. “Marami pong paraan na maagapan natin ito. Pabakuna kayo, kung qualified kayo sa booster, magpa-booster kayo. Nandidiyan lang po ang bakuna. Mas protektado po tayo kapag bakunado at ‘yan po ang tanging susi o solusyon para unti-unti na tayong makabalik sa ating normal na pamumuhay (Please get yourselves vaccinated; if you are qualified for a booster shot, get a booster shot. We're better protected if we're vaccinated, and it's the only solution so we can go back to our normal lives),” he stressed. “Hinihiling ko rin sa publiko na pangalagaan ang mga nakatatanda at may comorbidities. Kung hindi naman ito sagabal, magsuot pa rin tayo ng mask dahil hindi natin alam kung may dala tayong sakit pag-uwi sa pamamahay natin. Kung mahal natin ang ating mga magulang, mga lolo at lola, mas mabuti nang mas protektado tayo para mas maproteksyunan din sila dahil mas delikado kapag sila ang nagkasakit (I ask the public to protect the elderly and those with co-morbidities. Let's still wear face mask because we may bring diseases when we go home. If we love our parents and grandparents, it's better to keep ourselves protected so we can also protect them, because they're more prone to getting sick),” he also advised earlier. Go emphasized the sacrifices and learnings from the past three years during the pandemic must not be put to waste and efforts must continue to build a healthier and more resilient nation. “Halos tatlong taon na tayong nakikipaglaban sa COVID-19 pandemic. Huwag nating sayangin ang ating naging mga sakripisyo kontra rito. Patuloy tayong mag-ingat upang tuluyan na tayong makabangon mula sa krisis (We've been fighting the pandemic for nearly three years. Let's not waste our sacrifices. Let's continue to keep safe so we can finally overcome this crisis),” he said earlier. During the celebration of National Health Workers Day last 7 May, Go once again expressed his gratitude to all medical frontliners who have served and sacrificed in order to save lives during the pandemic. “Ang dapat nating pasalamatan ay ang ating mga frontliners. Hindi natin mararating ngayon ito lahat kung hindi dahil sa ating mga frontliners -- mga doktor, medtech, nurses, lahat down to hospital utility, salamat sa inyong sakripisyo lalo na nung panahon ng pandemya (We should all thank our frontliners. We wouldn't have reached this point without our frontliners -- the doctors, medtech, nurses, down to the hospital ulitility people, thank you for all your sacrifices especially during the height of the pandemic),” he expressed. #### The post Bong Go: Continue health protocols even after global health emergency lifting appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Daily workers, residents in far-flung areas, welcome PRC Bakuna Bus
Hundreds of Zamboanga factory workers have received booster shots from the PRC Bakuna Bus, an initiative that was made possible through a partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)......»»
Mga simbahan sa Makati, vaxx sites na rin
MANILA, Philippines – Inilunsad ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Makati ang pagkakaloob ng COVID-19 vaccine sa mga simbahan upang mas lalo pang mapadali para sa mga residente ng lungsod ang pagtuturok ng bakuna sa kanila. Sinabi ni Makati City Mayor Abby Binay na naging matagumpay ang paglulunsad ng lokal na pamahalaan sa baksinasyon bunsod ng […] The post Mga simbahan sa Makati, vaxx sites na rin appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
10.5M kapalit na COVID vax inihirit ng Pinas sa COVAX
MANILA, Philippines- Humiling ang Department of Health sa COVAX facility ng hindi bababa sa 10.5 milyong dosis ng bakuna upang palitan ang mga bakuna na nag-expire na sa Pilipinas. Sa isang press briefing, sinabi ni officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire na hindi hihilingin ng DOH na palitan ang lahat ng doses na nag-expire na kundi para […] The post 10.5M kapalit na COVID vax inihirit ng Pinas sa COVAX appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Angeles City sets Aug. 23 as booster vax day for teachers
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga -The city government here will give booster shots to all teachers in 53 public schools on Tuesday (Aug. 23).Through its program Ronda Bakuna, a bus will be deployed at the Angeles Elementary School to conduct booster shot vaccination for teaching personnel from 9 a.m......»»
Pinas ‘di na bibili ng COVID vaxx; 20M doses napanis
MANILA, Philippines – Hindi na bibili ang Pilipinas ng anumang mga bakuna para sa COVID-19 sa taong ito. Ito ay matapos ihayag ng Department of Health Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire ang pagkapanis ng 20.66 milyong doses ng COVID-19 vaccines o aabot sa 8.42%. Sinabi ni Senator Risa Hontiveros na halos doble ito sa 4.7% na […] The post Pinas ‘di na bibili ng COVID vaxx; 20M doses napanis appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Davao City s Bakuna Saturdays seeks hike in vax rate
DAVAO CITY - To further raise the number of vaccinated Dabawenyos, the City Government of Davao will conduct a mass vaccination drive dubbed "Bakuna Saturdays" for children five years and above at the People's Park starting August 13.Vaccination Cluster representative Dr. Zamzam Zailon on F.....»»
Senado sisilipin P13B expired COVID bakuna
Nangako si Senador Risa Hontiveros na kanyang itutulak ang imbestigasyon ng Senado sa tinatayang P5 hanggang P13 bilyong halaga ng mga expired na COVID-19 bakuna. The post Senado sisilipin P13B expired COVID bakuna first appeared on Abante......»»
Mga napanis na COVID vax papalitan ng COVAX Facility – DOH
MANILA, Philippines- Papalitan ng COVAX Facility ang lahat ng mapapanis na bakuna na ng Pilipinas, kabilang ang mga binili ng pribadong sektor at lokal na pamahalaan, ayon sa Department of Health nitong Martes. Itatakda ang delivery ng mga kapalit na bakuna sa pag-unti ng suplay nito sa bansa, ayon kay DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire. […] The post Mga napanis na COVID vax papalitan ng COVAX Facility – DOH appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
DOH: Higit 1.5M nakatanggap Pinoy naturukan na ng booster shots
MANILA, Philippines- Mahigit 1.5 milyong manggagawa sa pangangalagang pangkalusugan, senior citizen, at mga taong immunocompromised o may kasamang mga sakit ang nakatanggap ng kanilang pangalawang booster dose ng bakuna sa coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Sinabi ni Department of Health (DOH) Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire ngayong Martes na nasa 71.9 milyong Pilipino ang ganap na nabakunahan […] The post DOH: Higit 1.5M nakatanggap Pinoy naturukan na ng booster shots appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
DOH nakikipag-usap na sa ASEAN countries para sa monkeypox vaccine
MANILA, Philippines- Sinabi ng Department of Health (DOH) nitong Martes na nakikipag-usap na ito sa ibang member-states ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) para sa pagbili ng mga bakuna laban sa monkeypox. “Nakikipag-ugnayan tayo sa ASEAN member states. Pinag-usapan na po on that level ang international membership yung ASEAN procurement ng monkeypox vaccines,” ani […] The post DOH nakikipag-usap na sa ASEAN countries para sa monkeypox vaccine appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Bong Go sa national gov’t, LGUs: Pabilisin ang deployment ng mga bakuna
MANILA, Philippines – Hinimok ni Senate committee on health chair, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go ang national government at local government units na pabilisin ang pagbabakuna laban sa COVID-19, lalo sa malalayong lugar. Kasunod ito ng paglalabas ng Department of Health ng guidelines para sa nationwide rollout ng pangalawang booster shot para sa qualified adults. “Bilisan […] The post Bong Go sa national gov’t, LGUs: Pabilisin ang deployment ng mga bakuna appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Pagbili ng dengue vaccines abroad, sinisilip na ng DOH
MANILA, Philippines – Pinag-aaralan na ng Department of Health (DOH) ang mga bakuna kontra dengue na maaaring mabili ng Pilipinas sa ibang bansa. Sa harap ito ng tumataas na kaso ng dengue sa bansa na kasalukuyang nasa higit 65,000 na. Kasabay nito, tiniyak ng ahensya na daraan sa proseso ang pagbili ng bansa ng mga […] The post Pagbili ng dengue vaccines abroad, sinisilip na ng DOH appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Guidelines sa paggamit ng Dengvaxia dapat isapubliko – Dr. Solante
MANILA, Philippines – Sinabi ni Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Rontgene Solante na mahalagang magkaroon ng guidelines sa sandaling muling mapahintulutang magamit ang Dengvaxia vaccine. Ito’y sa harap ito ng nakikitang pagtaas sa kaso ng dengue sa bansa. Aniya, sa pamamagitan ng guidelines ay mailalahad sa publiko ang benepisyo at kahalagahan ng bakuna lalo na para […] The post Guidelines sa paggamit ng Dengvaxia dapat isapubliko – Dr. Solante appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»