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Home-Bound Persons Exempt From ‘No Vax, No Ride’ Policy: DOTr

Individuals going home—whether bound for Metro Manila or away to a province—are now exempt from the “no vaccine, no ride” policy in public transportation in the National Capital Region.

Vax Policy In F2F Classes Aims To Protect, Not Discriminate

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 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

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

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

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

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 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.

DSWD-13 Sends 200K Food Packs, Other Items To ‘Odette’ Victims

A month after Typhoon Odette's devastation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga reported its augmentation drive to aid the affected residents in the different provinces of the region.

More Housing Projects For Taal Eruption Victims Underway

The government is eyeing more resettlement housing projects for the victims of the Taal volcano eruption in Batangas province, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development said Wednesday.

1K Post Office Employees Get Booster Jabs

Some 1,000 frontline personnel received their booster shots against Covid-19 during the recent Post Office’s first booster vax drive.

Baguio Preps Telemedicine Platform For Covid Patients At Home

Baguio City government is preparing a system that will provide a telemedicine digital platform called “Bantay Covid” to serve patients who are on home quarantine or isolation due to the Covid-19.

2 Ilocos Norte Hospitals’ Bed Occupancy Nears Moderate Risk Level

Two major Covid-19 referral hospitals in Ilocos Norte have reported nearing the moderate risk in terms of bed occupancy, provincial health authorities said on Wednesday.

Cebu City LGU Calls For Faster Telco Services Restoration

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said telecommunication companies should fast-track the repair of their damaged lines to restore their services amid mounting calls to put back connectivity in the province.

GenSan Extends Business Permit Renewal

The GenSan local government is extending its deadline for the renewal of business permits upon the request of the Department of the Interior and Local Government to help business owners affected by the pandemic.

‘Oplan Katok’ Starts In Kidapawan Village For Unvaxxed Residents

A barangay in Kidapawan initiated "Operation Plan Knock" (Oplan Katok) that urges unvaccinated villagers to get themselves immunized against the Covid-19.

Hundreds Of Ifugaos Finish TESDA Scholarship Training

Hundreds of individuals from Ifugao province have completed their training from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority which they can use to start an economic activity for themselves and help boost the country’s rice and food production.

Omicron Continues To Sweep World With 18M Cases Last Week: WHO

People in countries with low coronavirus vaccination rates are at risk of severe illness and death, as Covid-19's Omicron variant continues sweeping the world with 18 million cases last week, the head of the World Health Organization said.

Pope Francis Donates P5-M To ‘Odette’ Victims

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 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 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.

F2F Classes Expansion Due To ‘High Confidence’ From PRRD: DepEd

The Department of Education said the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes last year gained satisfactory results and positive feedback from learners, teachers and parents.

DILG To LGUs: Convince Unvaxxed In Checkpoints To Get Vaccinated

The Department of the Interior and Local Government urged local government units to come up with creative ways to deal with persons unvaccinated against the Covid-19 who are intercepted at checkpoints.

DFA Says No Filipino Hurt In Tonga Volcanic Eruption

No Filipino casualties have so far been reported following the violent eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday.

Comelec Resets Start Of Printing Of Ballots

The Commission on Elections has reset the start of the printing of the official ballots for the May 9, 2022, national and local elections on Thursday due to various technical factors.

Your Year, Your Way: Max’s Restaurant Launches New Solo Meals To Mix And Match

Max's Restaurant has now introduced the option for diners to create their own combos by mixing and matching different chicken meals with both classic and new side dishes.

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Manila Zoo Booster Vax Site Comes With Free Park Entrance

The Manila Zoo will be used as a vaccination site for minors aged 12 to 17 and senior persons, allowing them to roam the grounds free of charge.

Workers Exempted From ‘No Vax, No Ride’ Policy: DOLE

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III urged agencies implementing the "no vaccination, no ride" policy to start a massive information drive to avoid confusion among the public.

Bishop Sets Day Of Prayer, Masses For Typhoon Victims

Bishop calls on the faithful to pray for those who died and survived Typhoon Odette.

Eastern Visayas Sees Rise In Local Tourist Arrival In 2021

Eastern Visayas has reported a significant increase of same-day domestic tourist arrival during the third quarter of 2021, largely due to more relaxed travel restrictions, the Department of Tourism regional office reported.

969K Tarlac Residents Vaxxed Vs. Covid-19

More Tarlaqueños have been vaccinated against Covid-19 as the provincial government accelerated its inoculation drive to ensure population protection against the dreaded disease.

Ilocos Norte’s 1st Floating Playground To Open Jan. 22

Ilocos Norte's inflatable island is now ready to entertain visitors.

Sorsogon Public Hospital Nurses First To Get Pay Hike Under SSL

Sorsogon has started implementing a budget circular that will increase the salaries of nurses working in public hospitals, as part of the Salary Standardization Law which takes effect this month.

Baguio Exceeds Inoculation Goal, 268K Residents Now Fully Vaxxed

The Baguio City Health Services Office has cited the best practices that helped the city not only achieve but even surpass its Covid-19 vaccination target.

Antique LGUs Extend Renewal Of Biz Permits

Antique local government units are extending their deadline for the renewal of business permits to help business owners affected by the pandemic.

DA Rolls Out Mobile Market Anew In Pampanga

The Department of Agriculture in Central Luzon will roll out anew its "Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita" in Pampanga to boost food supply amid the rising cases of Covid-19 in the province.

Construction Of 380-Km Laguna-Albay PNR Route To Start Soon

The Department of Transportation awarded the single largest rail contract worth PHP142 billion to a Chinese joint venture to build a 380-kilometer Philippine National Railways route from Laguna to Albay.

QC Villages, Schools Finalizing List Of 5-11 Age Group Vaccinees

The Quezon City government is consolidating its master list of the 5 to 11 age group in preparation for the vax tentatively set in February.

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Pharma Companies, Private Clinics Boost NCR Vax Rollout

The government will enlist the services of seven pharmaceutical stores and private clinics in the National Capital Region to help with the Covid-19 booster vaccination program.

Researchers Find Gene Variant Protective Vs. Severe Covid-19

An international team of researchers has discovered a specific gene variant that protects against severe Covid-19 infections.

Over 500 Areas Under Granular Lockdown Amid Surge In Infections

Some 540 areas across the country have been placed under granular lockdown as the country continues to grapple with a surge in Covid-19 cases.

Comelec To Print Over 67M Ballots For May Polls

The Commission on Elections is set to start this week with the printing of the more than 67 million official ballots to be used in the May 9 national and local elections.

Nearly 7M Aged 12-17 Already Fully Vaccinated

The inoculation of minors aged 12 to 17 years is on track with nearly seven million already with complete doses against Covid-19.

550 More Cops Beat Covid-19, Active Cases Down To 3.8K

The Philippine National Police on Tuesday reported 550 new recoveries from the Covid-19.

75% Of Infections Logged In January Mild, Moderate: DOH

About 75 percent of Covid-19 cases recorded this month are mild and moderate, a health official said Tuesday.

House Suspends Sessions Due To Covid-19 Surge

The House of Representatives has suspended its plenary sessions until January 24 because of the uptick in Covid-19 cases in the country, Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said on Tuesday.

SMC Steps Up P3-B Program To Revive Tullahan, Pasig Rivers

San Miguel Corporation is eyeing to remove a total of 1 million tons of silt and solid waste from the Tullahan-Tinajeros river system by June this year.

ABS-CBN’s Jonathan Manalo To Serve As Judge In Uplive Worldstage Singing Competition

ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo has been tapped to join the esteemed panel of judges in Uplive WorldStage, the annual global livestreamed singing competition organized by Uplive.