By Gian Angnged Most cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) are undergoing an increase in new cases, the OCTA research group said Tuesday, March 16. In an interview with ANC, OCTA research chief Dr. Guido David noted that most areas in NCR are nearing close to the levels seen in August 2020. David added…
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P.3 Variant of COVID-19 Emerges In The Philippines
by Ana Rufa Padua As the surge of COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the Department of Health (DOH) confirms that the P.3 variant of the virus has emerged in the country along with 85 cases detected by the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) that involve a unique set of mutations related to the variant. According to…
Curfew Imposed Amid COVID Case Spike
Jermaine Ocampo In light of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Metro Manila mayors imposed a uniform curfew in the region from 10PM to 5AM for 2 weeks beginning March 15. “The mayors had a meeting this [Thursday] evening to consider having a uniformed curfew hour, pinagkasunduan nila ito para hindi na malito ang mga…
Worth a Shot
We have all desperately wished for a COVID vaccine to exist since it’s the only way out of this emotionally and socially draining quarantine. Now, with the hope brought upon by the new year and as distribution of the vaccines are rolled out, some are eager and hopeful for its potential in ending the pandemic. …
COVID-19: U.K Variant Detected in The Philippines
The new variant of COVID-19, B117 or better known as the UK Variant, has been detected in the Philippines through one of the Filipino passengers of the Emirates Flight No. EK 332 that landed in the country on January 7, 2021 from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the report of the Department of…
FDA decision on Pfizer vaccine emergency use out by Jan. 14
The Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to release its decision on the emergency use authorization (EUA) of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine by January 14, its chief said on Wednesday. “Kahapon po, nagbigay ng konting mga katanungan yung ating mga eksperto na pinadala natin sa Pfizer. At binigyan ko sila ng 48 hours to reply…
LGUs allocate COVID-19 vaccination funds
Different local government units (LGUs) have determined and allocated funds to be used for the purchasing of the COVID-19 vaccine for their respective provinces and localities. With a total budget of 4.5 trillion pesos for the year 2021, which is the Philippines’ largest budget in history, the national government provided 72.5 billion pesos to be…
ASHS celebrates its First Online National Book Week
The Ateneo Senior High School kicks off the year with its celebration of the National Book Week with the theme of “Unlock the World Through Reading” spearheaded by the Educational Media Center (EMC), highlighting various writing webinars, an online book fair, and the trivia night to be held on January 11-15, 2021. This annual event…
VP Robredo gives Additional Recommendations for COVID-19 Response Efforts
Vice President Leni Robredo addresses the nation and gives additional recommendations to fortify the government’s COVID-19 Response on September 28, 2020.
FACT CHECK: Marcos did not mark any “Golden Age” of the country: Timeline of the Philippines’ economy crippled by debt, favors, and mismanagement.
Today, Ferdinand Marcos had been buried in the Libingan ng mga Bayani or Heroes Cemetery, which has been justified by some for the infrastructure and “reform” built during his term. However, he is far from being a hero since he solely used Martial Law for his personal gains. Due to this, the Philippine economy suffered…
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