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Metro Manila virus cases equivalent to peak of COVID surge last August: OCTA Research

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Posted at May 27 10:21 AM

Government must ensure it has enough health workers to man COVID-19 beds in the event of another surge to ease quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila, OCTA Research Group said Thursday. Read more »

Warrantless arrests allowed if barangay leaders present in super-spreader events: Roque

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Updated as of May 27 11:24 AM

Barangay leaders who are present at mass gatherings that turn into super-spreader events could be arrested without warrant, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said Thursday. Read more »

Sellers of COVID-19 vaccination slots face jail, warns MMDA chief

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Updated as of May 26 10:55 AM

Individuals selling COVID-19 vaccination slots will face charges and even jail time, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Benhur Abalos said Wednesday. Read more »

San Juan vaccinates 30 pct of target population for herd immunity

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Updated as of May 26 10:48 AM

San Juan City has vaccinated 30 percent of its target population to reach herd immunity, Mayor Francis Zamora said Wednesday. Read more »

PNP vows cooperation in probe into slay of teen with autism

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Updated as of May 26 07:25 AM

Officials of the Philippine National Police visited and condoled with the family on the first night of the wake Tuesday.  Read more »

DOT backs shorter quarantine for fully vaccinated OFWs, balikbayans

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Updated as of May 25 10:49 AM

The Department of Tourism will meet with agencies on its proposal to shorten the quarantine period of returning Filipinos who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said Tuesday. Read more »

Senate panel to probe Shell's Malampaya sale to Udenna

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Updated as of May 25 10:36 AM

The Senate Committee on Energy will look into the Royal Dutch Shell's sale of its stake in the Malampaya natural gas field off the Philippines to Udenna Corporation, its chairman said Tuesday.   Read more »

'Start with the willing': Amid vaccine hesitancy, gov't urged to open COVID vaccination to all

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Updated as of May 25 10:35 AM

MANILA - A lawmaker on Tuesday urged government to allow the general public to get inoculated as vaccine hesitancy remains high among members of priority groups. Read more »

Knowledge on fundamentals to help crypto traders ride volatility

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Posted at May 24 01:07 PM

Traders of cryptocurrency should better understand the technology behind it to weather sudden drops in value and volatility, a financial consultant said Monday. Read more »

Universities, colleges eye procurement of COVID vaccines for students, faculty: CHED

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Updated as of May 24 10:58 AM

The Commission on Higher Education denied Monday that allowing universities and colleges to procure COVID-19 vaccines for students and faculty is a form of discrimination. Read more »

Online, offline mix and match: CHEd denies 'gross negligence' in flexible learning implementation

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Updated as of May 24 02:43 PM

The chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) on Monday denied the claim of Kabataan Partylist that it was "grossly negligent" in the flexible learning of students during the pandemic. Read more »

Solon proposes putting up foldable houses to augment PGH facilities

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Updated as of May 20 03:29 PM

A lawmaker on Thursday proposed building foldable houses in the Philippine General Hospital to augment its facilities after a fire razed a portion of its third floor last weekend. Read more »

Hospital group blasts 1-year delay in PhilHealth COVID claims

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Posted at May 20 11:32 AM

A group of hospitals on Thursday asked the regional offices of state insurer PhilHealth to follow instructions of their chief and expedite the processing of COVID-19 claims. Read more »

Solon seeks pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites for elderly

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Posted at May 20 10:27 AM

The government must build pop-up inoculation sites so the public can easily get jabs and information on COVID-19 vaccines, a lawmaker said Thursday.  Read more »

Travel time from Ortigas to Makati, Taguig down to 5 mins with new link road - DPWH

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Updated as of May 19 01:34 PM

The travel time from Ortigas Center in Pasig City to Makati City and Taguig City will be shortened to only 5 minutes when the new link road opens next month, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said Wednesday. Read more »

Expert backs Pfizer jabs for students, Sinovac for essential workers

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Posted at May 19 10:13 AM

A public health expert on Wednesday proposed that government allocate Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccines to high school students and Sinovac jabs to essential workers. Read more »

5 years to herd immunity? Expert backs 'brandless' vaccinations, NCR plus prioritization

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Updated as of May 19 11:53 AM

A public health expert on Wednesday urged government to prioritize economic hub Metro Manila and nearby provinces in achieving herd immunity and discouraged local officials from announcing available COVID-19 vaccine brands to avoid superspreader events. Read more »

Another Sen. Villar? DPWH chief 'weighing all options' for 2022

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Posted at May 19 09:18 AM

MANILA - Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said Wednesday he is still weighing his options regarding a possible election run next year, but he is open to seeking a Senate seat. Read more »

Gordon says willing to 'let go' of 2022 presidential bid 'if there is somebody better'

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Updated as of May 17 02:03 PM

Sen. Richard Gordon on Monday said he is willing to let go of his plans of running for president next year should there be a better candidate. Read more »

Can't wait for gov't vaccine? Red Cross to charge P3,500 for Moderna jabs

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Updated as of May 17 08:46 PM

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday said it would charge P3,500 for 2 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 jabs.  Read more »