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DOH, PPHA Conduct Vaccine Deployment Town Hall

As the country gears up for COVID-19 vaccine deployment, the Department of Health and the Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) jointly organized a Town Hall Meeting that highlights the critical role…

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Philippines cold storage facilities ready for COVID-19 vaccine arrival says Task Force Officials

The Philippines is ready for the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines following the inspection of several cold storage facilities by COVID-19 task force officials on Wednesday. Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Chairperson…

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The Philippines receives confirmation of COVAX participation

The Philippines today received the country’s confirmation of participation in the COVID-19 vaccine financing instrument, COVAX Facility – Advance Market Commitment (AMC). The COVAX Facility is a global procurement mechanism…

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Department of Health and Philippine Nurses Association hold town hall to promote vaccine confidence

The Department of Health (DOH), together with the Philippine Information Agency, held a town hall meeting on January 17 with the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) to advocate vaccination, and increase…

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P82.5B allocated by the Philippine Government for COVID-19 mass immunization

The Philippine government will spend P82.5 billion to buy COVID-19 vaccines and fund the rollout of a massive immunization program aimed at stopping the coronavirus’ onslaught, President Rodrigo Roa reported…

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Working From Home: Homeworkers need to be better protected, says the ILO

The dramatic increase in working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the poor working conditions experienced by many homeworkers who, prior to the crisis, numbered an estimated…

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Filipino population projected to reach nearly 111 million in 2021

Although growing at a slower pace, the Filipino population is projected to reach 110,881,756 this year according to the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM). Despite the rise in absolute…

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COVID-19 Variants Technical Working Group formed in the Philippines

On Tuesday, January 5, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) established a Technical Working Group on COVID-19 Variants, in compliance with an earlier directive…

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Metro Manila and 9 other areas placed under GCQ for month of January

On Monday, December 28, President Duterte announced the extension of the general community quarantine (GCQ) in Metro Manila along with nine other areas from January 1 to 31, 2021. Areas…

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DOT, TPB expand RT-PCR financial subsidy program for 11,600 tourists through PCMC

In a bid to further expand access to affordable RT-PCR (Real-Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) test in time for New Year domestic travels, the Department of Tourism (DOT) through…

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Philippine Government adopts measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 mutated variant

The Philippine government has adopted measures to mitigate the spread of a new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) variant first detected in the United Kingdom and already has presence in a handful…

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COVID-19 vaccination could begin in May 2021, says country’s vaccine czar

The Philippine government may start inoculation for COVID-19 in May 2021 at the earliest, as it secures substantial vaccine doses intended for the government and the private sector, the country’s…

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FAQs: Philippine Travel RT-PCR Test subsidy for qualified domestic tourists

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) Q1. WHO CAN AVAIL OF THE 50% SUBSIDY FOR THE RT-PCR TEST? A1. Filipinos and foreigners residing in the Philippines can avail of the 50% subsidy…

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First COVID-19 vaccine administered by Filipina Nurse in the United Kingdom

A Filipina nurse was part of history this week as she administered the first COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials to a 90-year-old woman in the United Kingdom. National Health…

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President Duterte urges Filipinos to refrain from large Christmas gatherings to decrease possible risk of COVID-19 surge

To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday appealed to Filipinos to refrain from attending Christmas parties and large gatherings at least for this year’s…

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President Duterte retains Metro Manila’s GCQ status from December 1 to 31

From December 1 to 31, Metro Manila will remain under general community quarantine (GCQ) announced President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday after approving the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force…

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Philippine Government lays out strategy for COVID-19 mass immunization

The government will prioritize inoculating areas with high caseloads of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as the country gears towards mass immunization against the fast-spreading virus, a government official said on…

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Construction of OFW Hospital on track

Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III said on November 19 that the construction of the hospital for overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Pampanga remains on track for…

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DPWH opens largest “We Heal As One” quarantine quarantine facility in Calamba City, Laguna

The biggest “We Heal As One” quarantine facility of Southern Tagalog Region for COVID-19 patients opened in Calamba City, Laguna on Saturday, November 14. Department of Public Works and Highways…

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Out of 144 countries, the Philippines highlighted as 12th safest in the World

The Philippines is among the top 50 safest countries in the world, according to a recent survey by American analytics firm Gallup. In its 2020 Global Law and Order index,…

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DOH, PPHA Conduct Vaccine Deployment Town Hall

Philippines cold storage facilities ready for COVID-19 vaccine arrival says Task Force Officials

The Philippines receives confirmation of COVAX participation

Department of Health and Philippine Nurses Association hold town hall to promote vaccine confidence

P82.5B allocated by the Philippine Government for COVID-19 mass immunization

Working From Home: Homeworkers need to be better protected, says the ILO

Filipino population projected to reach nearly 111 million in 2021

COVID-19 Variants Technical Working Group formed in the Philippines

Metro Manila and 9 other areas placed under GCQ for month of January

DOT, TPB expand RT-PCR financial subsidy program for 11,600 tourists through PCMC

Philippine Government adopts measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 mutated variant

COVID-19 vaccination could begin in May 2021, says country’s vaccine czar

FAQs: Philippine Travel RT-PCR Test subsidy for qualified domestic tourists

First COVID-19 vaccine administered by Filipina Nurse in the United Kingdom

President Duterte urges Filipinos to refrain from large Christmas gatherings to decrease possible risk of COVID-19 surge

President Duterte retains Metro Manila’s GCQ status from December 1 to 31

Philippine Government lays out strategy for COVID-19 mass immunization

Construction of OFW Hospital on track

DPWH opens largest “We Heal As One” quarantine quarantine facility in Calamba City, Laguna

Out of 144 countries, the Philippines highlighted as 12th safest in the World

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