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Why FDA is allowing Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine for seniors

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 09 08:20 PM

“Talagang ang efficacy (data) ay very limited. That’s true.” Read more »

Recent Duterte photos edited? Palace swats off claim from ‘usual detractors’

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 09 04:12 PM

Malacañang on Friday blamed "usual detractors" for rumors that photos of President Rodrigo Duterte was allegedly manipulated to snuff alarm on his health, as he disappeared from public eye for over a week.  Read more »

'Full capacity everywhere': Manila hospitals struggle as virus surges

Allison Jackson and Cecil Morella, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 09 03:23 PM

Long queues at emergency rooms have forced people to drive from one health facility to the next in search of treatment, in a situation described by a hospital official as a "nightmare". Read more »

Filipinas prioritize financial independence, health amid pandemic: study

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 09 12:49 PM

A marketing communications agency has conducted a study on the state and outlook of Filipinas amid the pandemic. Read more »

Brazilian pilot survives 38 days in Amazon after crash

Valeria Pacheco, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 09 11:45 AM

Antonio Sena survived a crash landing with no injuries, but was stranded in the middle of the world's largest rainforest— the start of a 38-day trek he says taught him one of the biggest lessons of his life. Read more »

Is there a right way to send sympathies to the bereaved? Experts weigh in

Tarra Quismundo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 09 11:41 AM

As the pandemic is changing the way people grieve, is there a proper way to commiserate? Experts who spoke to ABS-CBN News say it’s all about sincerity and respecting the space of someone who is grieving.  Read more »

Details of sweeping effort to counter China emerge in US Senate

Patricia Zengerle and David Brunnstrom, Reuters
Posted at Apr 09 05:51 AM

To boost the United States' ability to push back against China's expanding global influence, Washington aims to promote human rights, provide security aid and invest to combat disinformation. Read more »

‘Sofagate’ scandal: Turkey, EU blame each other in leaders’ seating screw-up

Fulya Ozerkan, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 09 01:20 AM

Turkey and the EU blamed each other on Thursday for seating arrangements that left European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen without a chair during a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Read more »

IN PHOTOS: How one woman lined up for hours to get 'ECQ ayuda'

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 09 12:02 AM

Lining up for the government’s cash aid was not a walk in the park for the residents of Baseco Compound in Tondo, Manila.  Read more »

As precaution vs COVID-19, Surigao Sur judge holds hearing outside courtroom

Ronron Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 09 12:33 AM

(UPDATE) To keep themselves safe from the coronavirus, officers of a court in Surigao del Sur decided Wednesday to temporarily hold a hearing outside the courtroom— the first time they resorted to such mode. Read more »

Of challenges and hope: Living in the autism spectrum during the pandemic

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 08 06:00 PM

Autism in the Philippines needs more understanding as it has no proper documentation of the number of cases and insufficient support from society and the government.  Read more »

What is thrombocytopenia, the rare blood condition possibly linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine?

The Conversation/Reuters
Posted at Apr 08 04:00 PM

VIPIT appears to present 4-20 days after vaccination, and so far, the issue has been largely associated with women under the age of 65. Read more »

Cyclists not required to wear face shields, DOH reminds enforcers

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 08 01:53 PM

MANILA — The Department of Health on Thursday reminded the public that cyclists are not required to wear face shields.   Read more »

Cops told: Don't arrest curfew violators; warning, fines enough

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 08 02:00 PM

The Philippine National Police on Thursday reminded policemen not to arrest curfew violators but instead only warn or make them pay fines while Metro Manila and 4 surrounding provinces were under enhanced community quarantine. Read more »

NBA expects to have full arenas for 2021-22 season, says US media

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Apr 08 04:06 AM

With vaccine distribution in full swing, the NBA will look toward an airport screening company to provide COVID-19 screening technology at home venues. Read more »

WHO experts: AstraZeneca jab clots link plausible, but unconfirmed

Robin Millard, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Apr 08 01:25 AM

The statement came after the EU's EMA drug regulator said blood clots should now be listed as a "very rare" side effect of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Read more »

Ordering in? Your food delivery may contain toxic chemicals from plastic packs

Tarra Quismundo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 07 03:25 PM

There are 12,000 chemicals used in making plastic food packs, and several may cause disease, including cancer and disruption to the endocrine and reproductive systems, experts say. They are calling for more stringent regulation and a shift to reusable food packs even for takeout meals.  Read more »

Ouch, Ouch and Ouch: Consumers Paying the Pandemic Price

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Apr 07 02:56 PM

The lockdown has inflated the prices of goods and services, and consumers are literally paying the pandemic price. Read more »

Nothing wrong with blessing, inspecting buildings - DPWH chief

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 07 10:35 AM

There is nothing wrong with doing a final inspection and blessing of a government project, Sec. Mark Villar said on Wednesday after a senator criticized a ribbon-cutting ceremony and photo-ops session during the inauguration of a new health facility as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Read more »

1 in 3 COVID survivors suffer mental, neurological problems, says study

Patrick Galey, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Apr 07 07:00 AM

The most common conditions were anxiety (17 percent of patients) and mood disorders (14 percent). Read more »