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Philippines vaccination program to scale up by midyear; inoculation for the general public could start by August

The Philippine government remains committed to its goal of building the country’s herd immunity by 2021. With the government finalizing five out of seven procurement contracts with different vaccine manufacturers,…

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Five universities in the Philippines ranked in this year’s ‘Times Higher Education Impact Rankings’

Five (5) Philippine universities are included in this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals…

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For returning OFWs, President Duterte calls for strict enforcement of health protocols

On Wednesday, April 21, President Duterte called for maintaining the strict enforcement of health protocols for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) despite calls to loosen up the existing health guidelines.…

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Department of Tourism welcomes proposals to convert tourism sites to temporary medical facilities

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said Tuesday the Department of Tourism (DOT) would support the construction on tourism sites of temporary hospitals and other medical facilities necessary to fight the COVID-19…

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Overseas Filipino workers given 1-year extension of stay in Korea

The period of stay and employment of overseas Filipino workers in Korea who are under the Employment Permit System (EPS) and whose contract term expires within the period 13 April…

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DPWH augments Batangas Medical Center Covid-19 treatment facilities

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has built additional Covid-19 treatment facilities at Batangas Medical Center in Batangas City. Secretary and Isolation Czar Mark A. Villar said that…

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Amid shortage in global supply, Philippines calls on international community to provide equitable access to anti-COVID vaccines

The Philippine government is leading the clarion call for the international community to band together in the spirit of solidarity and ensure that all nations obtain equal access to life-saving…

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Taguig opens third mega vaccination hub in Bonifacio Global City

In line with its efforts to ramp up the city’s vaccination rate, the local government of Taguig has opened its third mega vaccination hub at the Samsung Hall in SM…

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Filipino, American forces hold virtual Global Health Engagement

CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Medical experts from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) concluded the three-day virtual Global Health Engagement on Wednesday,…

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Department of Health issues additional vaccination guidelines

The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, April 15 further clarified guidelines on the COVID-19 National Deployment and Vaccination Plan. In its Department Memorandum (DM) No. 2021-0175, DOH provided the…

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Fact Sheet: U.S. COVID-19 Assistance to the Philippines

The U.S. government and U.S. companies continue to support our Philippine #FriendsPartnersAllies in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, total U.S. government COVID-19 assistance to the Philippines amounts to nearly…

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U.S. Provides Php170 Million to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment in the Philippines

The United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing the Philippines Php170 million ($3.5 million) to support the Department of Health (DOH) in its…

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DND-AFP receives swab test kits from Singapore Defense Ministry

The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received today, 15 April 2021, the donation of 50,000 units of COVID-19 Swab Test Kits from…

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Use of Burnham Green and Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park for Temporary Mobile Hospital and drive-thru Vaccination Site approved by Tourism Department

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat announced today that a temporary mobile hospital and a drive-thru vaccination site will soon rise at the Rizal Park in Manila. In a…

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Outdoor dining permitted under MECQ

Restaurants with outdoor dining areas are allowed in places under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) announced Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez. In a text message…

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Metro Manila, 3 other areas now under ‘modified enhanced community quarantine’ until April 30

On Sunday, April 11, President Rodrigo Duterte placed Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal (NCR Plus) under the less restrictive modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) from April 12 to…

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BSP warns public to beware of fraudulent investment schemes

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) warns the public against individuals or groups presenting fake documents which they claim to be under the custody of the BSP and/or other government…

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The Philippines and UAE Agree to Strengthen Consular Assistance to Filipinos and Emiratis

The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the Establishment of a Joint Consular Committee to create a bilateral mechanism for the protection…

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ONE Championship Announces #StopAsianHate x #WeAreONE Campaign

Asia’s Largest Global Sports Media Property Pledges US$1.5 Million To “Stop Asian Hate” Movement April 6, 2021 – Singapore: ONE Championship™ (ONE), Asia’s largest global sports media property, announced its #StopAsianHate…

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Department of Health redeploys doctors, nurses to augment NCR hospitals, welcomes HCWs heeding the call

To augment the need for more healthcare workers in the National Capital Region, the Department of Health (DOH) is redeploying a total of 136 doctors and nurses from other regions…

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Philippines vaccination program to scale up by midyear; inoculation for the general public could start by August

Five universities in the Philippines ranked in this year’s ‘Times Higher Education Impact Rankings’

For returning OFWs, President Duterte calls for strict enforcement of health protocols

Department of Tourism welcomes proposals to convert tourism sites to temporary medical facilities

Overseas Filipino workers given 1-year extension of stay in Korea

DPWH augments Batangas Medical Center Covid-19 treatment facilities

Amid shortage in global supply, Philippines calls on international community to provide equitable access to anti-COVID vaccines

Taguig opens third mega vaccination hub in Bonifacio Global City

Filipino, American forces hold virtual Global Health Engagement

Department of Health issues additional vaccination guidelines

Fact Sheet: U.S. COVID-19 Assistance to the Philippines

U.S. Provides Php170 Million to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment in the Philippines

DND-AFP receives swab test kits from Singapore Defense Ministry

Use of Burnham Green and Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park for Temporary Mobile Hospital and drive-thru Vaccination Site approved by Tourism Department

Outdoor dining permitted under MECQ

Metro Manila, 3 other areas now under ‘modified enhanced community quarantine’ until April 30

BSP warns public to beware of fraudulent investment schemes

The Philippines and UAE Agree to Strengthen Consular Assistance to Filipinos and Emiratis

ONE Championship Announces #StopAsianHate x #WeAreONE Campaign

Department of Health redeploys doctors, nurses to augment NCR hospitals, welcomes HCWs heeding the call

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