Only vaccinated against Covid-19 should attend holiday parties: Davao doctor
The Southern Philippines Medical Center medical chief said this would help prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed by severe cases.
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Covid-19’s rise and fall in a year of uncertainty
With the emergence of variants, health authorities have reiterated the importance of getting vaccinated and receiving booster shots.
World Bank okays another $300 million loan for Philippines for vaccine drive
Overall, the World Bank said the loan is expected to provide approximately 27 million vaccine doses.
Philippines okays use of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to children 5-11 years old
FDA director-general Eric Domingo also assured that adverse events observed during clinical trials are mild.
Late dictator’s son Marcos takes clear lead in Philippine election: Poll
From a list of eight, 53 percent of the 2,400 respondents chose Marcos for president, while 20 percent picked vice-president Leni Robredo.
‘It’s no more’: Philippine surfing paradise wiped out by typhoon
The strongest storm to hit the archipelago this year cut a swathe through Siargao, a tropical paradise known for its sandy beaches.
Palawan after ‘Odette’: 22 dead and counting
Initial reports estimate that the typhoon damaged between 70 to 80 percent of infrastructure in northern Palawan.
Overseas Filipinos heroes even in time of Covid-19 pandemic
Since 2020, over 1 million Filipinos had already been sent home for various reasons, but mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Typhoon Odette damage to Philippines agriculture hits P362 million
Affected commodities include rice, corn, high value crops and fisheries.
Philippines death toll due to typhoon Odette hits 375, says report
The Philippine Red Cross reported “complete carnage” in coastal areas, with homes, hospitals and schools “ripped to shreds”.