No evidence that new virus strain can worsen COVID-19 – DOH
There is no proof yet that the new strain of COVID-19 detected in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland could worsen the respiratory disease, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said …
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Duque: 2020 most difficult year for DOH
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III admitted Wednesday that 2020 is the “most difficult year” for the Department of Health that made everyone cry due to the challenges brought by the …
Duque: Pfizer did not promise 10 million COVID-19 vaccines
President Rodrigo Duterte asked Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to explain after he was blamed for the Pfizer vaccine deal’s alleged delay. It would be recalled that Sen. Panfilo Lacson …
CDA with Pfizer has no provision for vaccine supply – DOH
The Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (CDA) the government made with American firm Pfizer did not include provisions for COVID-19 vaccine supply, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire clarified Friday. Vergeire answered questions …
PH to get 25M COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Arcturus – envoy
The Philippines Ambassador to the US, Jose Manuel Romualdez, could get four to 25 million COVID-19 vaccines from two more American drugmakers Moderna and Arcturus. Romualdez said the vaccines would …
Duque explains side on Pfizer vaccine controversy
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III defended himself against accusations that his mistake delayed the Pfizer vaccine delivery to the Philippines in January 2021. In an interview with ANC, Duque said …
Secret COVID-19 vaccination in Philippines real – businessman
A Filipino businessman confirmed reports that there was a secret COVID-19 vaccination happening in the Philippines. “Roberto” told Dobol B sa News TV on Thursday that he was injected with …
PH to get Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines by June 2021
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez could access Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines by June 2021. This was after Romualdez revealed that the country missed the chance to …
Hontiveros: Choose COVID-19 vaccine based on science, not on political favors
Senator Risa Hontiveros said Wednesday that the government should buy a COVID-19 vaccine based on science rather than political favors. She made the remark after Malacanang insisted that the “target …
FDA: COVID-19 vaccine must be 60% to 70% effective to be approved
A COVID-19 vaccine must be proven to be at least 60% to 70% effective before the Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves its use in the country, FDA Director-General …
Garin blames Duque for loss of public trust in vaccines
Iloilo Representative Janette Garin said Monday Health Secretary Francisco Duque III contributed to the public’s loss of confidence in vaccines, which could affect the COVID-19 immunization program in the country. …
FDA evaluating China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine
Food and Drug Administration evaluates China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine pending its approval from the Ethics Review Board, the Department of Health said Monday. “ON FDA evaluating Sinovac, that is an …
20 arrested in baptismal party at Manila North Cemetery
Police from Manila Police District Station 3 arrested 20 people who attended a baptismal reception inside Manila North Cemetery last Saturday night. According to Carlo Mateo’s report in Dobol B …
Filipinos with HIV experience discrimination amid pandemic
It has been more than 3 and a half decades since discovering HIV / AIDs (human immunodeficiency virus / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). However, it is said that people who still …
Male-to-male sex remains dominant cause of HIV transmission in PH
Male-to-male sex remained the dominant mode of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission in the Philippines, data showed. The Department of Health said 735 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases were …
No vaccine can provide 100% protection – DOH
Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said no vaccine that could provide 100% protection against infections has been invented yet. Vergeire made the statement after UK regulator Medicines, …
DOH: Drinking may lessen effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine
The Department of Health advises the public to refrain from excessive drinking because liquor could lessen the effectiveness of upcoming COVID-19 vaccines. This was stated by Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario …
Nine COVID-19 vaccine cold storage hubs eyed – DOH
The Department of Health said Friday the government eyes placing at least six cold storage for COVID-19 vaccines and Metro Manila and three nationwide. “Magkakaroon ng apat ng cold storage …
Bill to legalize production, export of medical marijuana filed
Camarines Sur Representative LRay Villafuerte filed a bill to legalize the local production and export of medical marijuana, a move that the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) immediately opposed. Instead, the …
Some barangays not informed they’re joining WHO solidarity trials
Some barangays remained uninformed about joining the World Health Organization’s solidarity trials, which are set to begin next year, Mariz Umali reported on Balitanghali. One is Barangay 699 in Malate, …
China’s Sinovac still PH’s number one choice for vaccine – Palace
Malacañang said Thursday the Philippines’ top choice for a COVID-19 vaccine is still China’s Sinovac despite the firm’s “bribery history.” “Consistent po tayo na papayagan lang nating magamit ang mga …
DOH to intensify COVID-19 vaccine info drive
The public needs to be properly educated about COVID-19 vaccination against coronavirus disease, according to the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the FDA Director-General Eric …
FDA wants focus on COVID-19 vaccine info drive
Information should be given to those who doubt COVID-19 vaccine side effects, the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said now that the vaccine against the virus is …
Gov’t eyes giving COVID-19 vaccines to 25 million Filipinos in 2021
The Philippine government eyes vaccinating around 25 million Filipinos against COVID-19 next year, National Task Force against COVID-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said. “Our target this …
PH regulators verifying reports on Sinovac’s alleged ‘bribery history’
Regulators in the Philippines are validating reports accusing Chinese firm Sinovac of a “bribing history” to get fast approval of its vaccines, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Wednesday. A …
DOST to name COVID-19 vaccines approved for solidarity trial this week
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said it would release the COVID-19 vaccines approved for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Solidarity Trials this week. In a press briefing on …