Rice terraces to reopen to tourists if Banaue hits herd immunity
Banaue is predominantly a tourist town where 98 percent of businesses rely on visitors.
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Philippines, Pfizer ink deal for 20 million more Covid-19 vaccine doses
This recent purchase will be used as booster doses and for minors or new vaccine information subject to Food and Drug Administration.
Philippines eyes Covid-19 vaccine booster for essential workers, indigents by Dec 10
So far, the Philippines is giving out booster shots to health workers, senior citizens and persons with comorbidities.
Smishing: What happens when you click on that ‘job offer’ text message
Don’t fall for this new text scam. Cybercrime experts have found links in said messages that involve a digital money scam
Beware of Beijing as election nears: Philippines maritime expert
In 2016, an election year, China mobilized for the reclamation of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal to convert it into another artificial island.
ICC asks PH govt to show proof it is investigating drug war killings
Since Duterte unleashed his drug war, security forces say more than 6,000 suspected drug dealers have been killed because they fought back violently.
Philippines ‘abhors’ Chinese action at Ayungin Shoal: Duterte
Duterte said the South China Sea issue was “a strategic challenge that cannot be solved by force”.
PH ‘abhors’ Chinese action at Ayungin Shoal, Duterte tells summit
The President also called on Beijing to remain committed to the conclusion of an effective and substantive Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.
Vaccination a must for on-site workers starting Dec 1
By Dec 1, all unvaccinated workers must undergo RT-PCR testing at their own expense regularly or at least once every two weeks, to be able to work on-site.
Be careful with Covid-19 drug molnupiravir: Infectious disease expert
At present, molnupiravir, can only be available through compassionate special permits issued by the Food and Drug Administration.