2nd Covid-19 booster set for an initial batch of 1.8 million in Philippines
The Department Of Health announced that authorization was given to allow a second booster shot to front-line healthcare workers, persons above 60 years old and the…
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Hong Kong TV show ignites ‘brownface’ row over Filipina role
Many are upset over broadcaster TVB decision to cast Canadian-Hong Konger Franchesca Wong in the role of a Filipina domestic worker for its series.
Quezon shrine in Philippines for Lenten pilgrims
To ensure the safety of staff and visitors, however, the Kamay ni Hesus shrine requires that all guests of 18 years and above present their vaccination cards.
WHO warns of new Covid-19 surge in 2 months, urges Philippines to prepare
Acting WHO representative to the Philippines Dr. Rajendra Yadav reminded local chief executives to reach and exceed the 70% target for the primary series and booster doses.
Philippines donating ‘excess’ Covid-19 vaccines to Myanmar, Papua New Guinea
The vaccines to be donated are the Sputnik V developed by Russia’s Gamaleya Institute, with an extended shelf life up to July 2022 from the original expiry of April 2022.
Lockdown’s impact: Unicef cites poor reading skills among Philippine kids
The Unicef report found less than 15 per cent of schoolchildren could read simple texts, in large part due to the school closure of more than 70 weeks during the pandemic.
Higher risk of diabetes among Covid’s long-term effects
Covid-19 can affect an individual’s beta cells found in the pancreas that produce insulin, says the report.
Covid-19 was third leading cause of death in Philippines for 2021
9.7 per cent of all the recorded deaths from Jan to Dec 2021 were due to Covid-19.
Philippines slams Chinese ship’s dangerous manoeuvering
The Philippine Coast Guard said the "close distance manoeuvering" by the Chinese Coast Guard vessel took place on March 2.
No significant uptick in Covid-19 cases in any part of Philippines
However, a health ministry spokesperson warned that there may be areas to see a slight increase in its Covid-19 one-week growth rate.