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Vax Policy In F2F Classes Aims To Protect, Not Discriminate

The Philippine Herald - January 21, 2022

The Department of Education said Thursday its requirement of coronavirus vaccination for teaching and non-teaching personnel who will participate in limited face-to-face classes is to prevent the spread of the virus, not a discrimination.

PH To Focus On Pfizer, Moderna For Pediatric Vaccination

The Philippine Herald - January 21, 2022

The government expects the increase of vaccine demand for pediatric vaccination as they will soon start vaccinating children aged 5 to 11 years old, National Task Force against Covid-19 chief implementer, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., said Thursday.

‘Resbakuna Sa Botika’ Offers More Access To Covid-19 Vax

The Philippine Herald - January 21, 2022

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno lauded the government and private sector, particularly the country’s leading drug stores, for offering additional access to Covid-19 vaccines through “Resbakuna sa Botika” program.

2°C-8°C Booster Jabs Available At Pharmacies: Galvez

The Philippine Herald - January 21, 2022

Aged 18 years old and above may avail themselves of the booster shots in select Metro Manila branches, National Task Force against Covid-19 chief implementer, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., said.

Japan Gives $4.2-M For Shelter, Health Response To Odette-Hit PH

The Philippine Herald - January 21, 2022

Japan and the International Organization for Migration have exchanged diplomatic notes for approximately PHP215.9 million projects that would provide shelter and medical equipment to provinces heavily affected by Typhoon Odette in parts of the Philippines.

Packaging Responsibility Bill To Address Plastic Waste Problem

The Philippine Herald - January 21, 2022

Deputy Speaker Camille Villar said there is an urgent need to pass the packaging responsibility as consumers generate more single-use packaging and plastics from online purchases amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Health Care Workers’ Benefits To Continue In 2022: DOH

The Philippine Herald - January 21, 2022

The distribution of Covid-19 benefits to health care workers will continue in 2022, the Department of Health announced Thursday, in acknowledgment of their efforts to react to the epidemic.

Pope Francis Donates P5-M To ‘Odette’ Victims

The Philippine Herald - January 20, 2022

The Holy Father has donated around PHP5 million for the rehabilitation of damaged homes and churches in provinces severely damaged by Typhoon Odette in the Philippines.

NCR Remains Under Below Alert Level 4 Threshold: Palace

The Philippine Herald - January 20, 2022

The National Capital Region has not yet reached the threshold to trigger an Alert Level 4 escalation as it maintains a below 70 percent bed utilization rate, Malacañang said Wednesday.

PH Studying Best Booster Shot For Sinopharm Vaccinees

The Philippine Herald - January 20, 2022

The Philippine government is still waiting for data to recommend the best booster shots for individuals who have received Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine as initial doses, Malacañang said Wednesday.