Our response has always been a whole-of-government, whole-of-society, whole-of-system approach,” Philippine Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said.
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China-produced vaccines as good as Western-made: PRRD
Duterte allayed fears over China-made vaccines insisting that their government would not allow their people to be inoculated with the vaccine if they were not “safe, sure, and secure.”
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Philippine President Duterte hopes successor to be resolute vs. corruption
In a speech during the inauguration of Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 Project, Duterte expressed hope that the next President would also go after officials involved in anomalous biddings for infrastructure projects by the district engineering offices of the DPWH.
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Boracay, Palawan included in Condé Nast beach list
Department of Tourism (DOT) said the inclusion of the two destinations in the prestigious travel publication’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards is "sheer recognition of their unparalleled beauty and uniquely diverse resources."
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PHL signs deal to secure 30M doses of Covovax
MANILA – The Philippine government, represented by vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., Serum Institute of India (SII), and Faberco Life Sciences, Inc. signed a term sheet on Saturday to secure 30 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine Covovax that will be available starting third quarter of this year. “This is a significant milestone in relations between...
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Like Trump’s, ban Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) Social Media accounts, too
“Like Trump, these cadres of terrorists, on a more regular, systematic, and coordinated manner, sow disorder and advocate violence, with a marked emphasis on recruiting the impressionable youth,” the statement said.
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Philippines to focus R&D on agri, health, energy sectors in 2021
For 2021, Philippines' Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is focusing its research and development (R&D) on agriculture, health, and energy sectors.
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Easier, quicker saliva-based Covid-19 test ‘good alternative’
Administering the saliva-based tests does not require swab kits, a specimen collector and skilled professional, nor expensive collection vials. Processing time for saliva samples is only three hours compared to the swab tests that can take six to seven hours.
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Phil Pres Duterte hits ICC anew: ‘Drug war is my campaign promise’
Duterte explained that his drug campaign was meant to protect the people from drug lords and coddlers whose illicit trade has caused dysfunctional families.
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Philippines: Extension of Bayanihan 2 funds’ availability gets House nod
Bayanihan 2 funds will be available from December 19, 2020 until June 30, 2021, as the country continues to grapple with the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.