Mandatory Covid-19 booster shots not yet necessary: Philippine Dept of Health
“In the past we were able to improve and increase our vaccination efforts by implementing different nudges, which we have been doing”, said Health Undersecretary Vergeire.
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Dengue epidemic in 15 regions above threshold ‘worrisome’: Philippine Dept of Health
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the number of cases recorded in the 15 regions breached the expected number of infections based on past trends or figures in the…
Philippines rejects efforts to undermine arbitral ruling on South China Sea
The country’s top diplomat issued the remark as the Philippines marks the sixth anniversary of the historic decision of the arbitration court based in The Hague.
Bongbong Marcos urged to revive Marcos Sr’s oil price stabilization fund
Recently, activist groups have also called for the suspension of taxes on oil products to alleviate the suffering of the poor due to high fuel prices.
Metro Manila’s Covid-19 positivity jumps to 10.9%; hike recorded in 18 other areas
The Department of Health said the current Covid-19 positivity rate nationwide is at 6.8 per cent.
Pag-asa sandbars next WPS flashpoint?
The Chinese have for years maintained a constant presence close to the sandbars to keep Filipino troops away despite their location being within the 22-kilometer territorial sea.
Peso now region’s worst performer
That the Philippine peso depreciation is at its fastest pace against the US dollar in about five years is adding further upside pressures on imported inflation, shared DBS Bank.
Import food to cap inflation – Marcos economic team
Finance Secretary Diokno said Marcos had indicated willingness to continue importing some food items like corn, pork, and rice, as well as coal at lower tariffs.
Chicken shortage hits Philippine fast-food chains
The shortage underscored the deepening supply chain problems that have emerged in the postpandemic period.
Bongbong Marcos’ commitment to human rights will be tested: Veteran lawmaker
Marcos has faced criticism from human rights groups particularly due to the accusations of rights violations leveled against his father, former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.