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“It is always better to be safe than to be sorry.” This according to Quezon City 5th District Councilor Karl Castelo, when asked for comment about the recent pronouncement of the President about postponing the pilot-testing of face-to-face classes, during a book distribution project in his district. The Department of Education (DepEd) had earlier proposed […]
The municipal government of Mangaldan, Pangasinan has allocated an initial P15 million for the procurement of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine once an approved brand by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) becomes available. Mayor Marilyn Lambino said among the priorities for the first batch of recipients of the vaccine are the frontliners. “The P15 […]
As the country gears up for the arrival of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines which need to be stored at low temperature, the local government of Plaridel, Bulacan inspected a cold storage facility where the vaccines will be kept. Mayor Tessie Vistan, together with other officials of the Municipal Inter-Agency Task Force Against COVID-19, visited […]
The Tarlac City government is encouraging residents who wish to avail of free coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines to participate in the city’s online immunization pre-registration. City Mayor Cristy Angeles said that residents aged 18 to 59 years old interested to receive free COVID-19 shots can register through www.tarlaccity.gov.ph/register. “This will help speed up the process […]
To prepare for its coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine procurement program, the city government of Legazpi has rented a cold storage facility that can store the vaccines on arrival, the Legazpi Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) said. Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal, City IATF chairman, said they have partnered […]
The top official of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) assured Senator Joel Villanueva that the state insurer intends to foot the bill of any member who would develop adverse side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. Villanueva, chair of the Senate labor committee, insisted on the PhilHealth coverage for those who would experience adverse side […]
As the Senate continues its hearing on the national coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program, Senator Dick Gordon pointed out that implementing the Universal Health Care Law would ensure a speedy and organized rollout of the vaccination program. Gordon said that the UHC mandates that every Filipino shall register with a public or private primary care […]
Senator Joel Villanueva defended the Senate hearings on the national vaccine plan, saying their ongoing probe will “save lives and money” in a country that is among the hardest hit in the region but last in securing vaccines. “When we finetune the plan, then we are not competing but we are collaborating with the executive. […]
As the Senate resumed deliberation on the national government’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program, Senator Dick Gordon proposed to train more Filipinos to administer vaccines as the Philippines looks to start rolling out its immunization plan in February. “I will file a bill that during times of emergency or even when there is no crisis, dapat […]
The Board of Investments (BOI) and its partner industry stakeholders recently launched the Cold Chain Industry Roadmap, expecting to flourish as it plays a critical role in maintaining the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. The Cold Chain Industry Roadmap lays down the blueprint for industry expansion towards the “new normal” adept in coping […]