Duterte to hold ‘special meeting’ to discuss Russia-Ukraine crisis
The Philippines has voted in favor of a United Nations resolution expressing “explicit condemnation” of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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National ID sufficient proof of identity for transactions: Duterte
The ID will serve as the official government-issued identification document and official proof of identity of cardholders.
Dropping face mask mandate unlikely as Philippines eyes shift to ‘new normal’
As the spread of Covid-19 continues to slow down, the government is eyeing to transition to a “new normal.”
Duterte warns unvaccinated people: ‘If you die, good riddance’
He also encouraged parents to get their children vaccinated as the government had approved the vaccination of kids aged 5 to 11.
Not yet time to scrap Covid-19 alert level system: Malacanang Palace
A number of senators were open to the idea of getting rid of the alert level system, saying this would spur economic activity.
One Covid-19 booster shot is enough for now, says Philippines infectious disease expert
He made the remark after Israel’s Health Ministry said a fourth dose of the vaccine made people three times more resistant to serious illness.
‘Long COVID’ from Omicron variant possible, say experts
The statement comes after a microbiologist said that Omicron could become the “nature’s vaccine” to protect the public against COVID-19.
PhilHealth urged to include RT PCR testing in Covid-19 home care packages
Suspected Covid-infected individuals with symptoms are currently expected to go to PhilHealth-accredited laboratories for testing.
24 airports damaged by Odette will be commercially operational by Dec 28
From Dec. 16 to 18, Typhoon Odette ravaged several provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao and Palawan.