DOH may exempt cyclists from mandatory wearing of face shields

December 19, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) may exempt cyclists from mandatory wearing of face shields. This was mentioned by Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire in a virtual press briefing on Saturday. “This is a form of exercise and when you do

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”Vicky” heading towards northern-central portion of Palawan

December 19, 2020

Tropical Depression ”Vicky” is heading towards the northern-central portion of Palawan, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Saturday. In its 5 pm bulletin, Pagasa said ”Vicky”, which was located 135 kilometers east-southeast of Puerto Princesa, had

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New COVID-19 cases at 1,491

December 19, 2020

The Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,491 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Saturday, a day after it went past 2,000. For the third straight day, Quezon City topped the list of new COVID-19 cases, with 129 followed by Rizal

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Pfizer vaccine deal likely ”this month” or ”first week of January”: Galvez

December 19, 2020

By Robina Asido The Philippine government may secure a COVID-19 vaccine deal from Pfizer before the end of the year or early next month. “We’re just waiting for the validation and confirmation from Pfizer headquarters. Once we confirm the allocation

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”Vicky” over Bohol Sea, Roque says Duterte monitoring situation

December 19, 2020

Tropical depression ”Vicky” is over the Bohol Sea after emerging offshore from the coast of Mindoro Oriental, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal Number One has been lowered in Visayas and Mindanao, said

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Two die in Leyte landslide: town mayor

December 19, 2020

Two people died while one was hurt in a landslide in Leyte province, Mahaplag Mayor Daisy Lleve said on Saturday. In a social media post, Lleve identified the fatalities as Evelina Laraño, 67, and Juvilinda Milana, 62 in the landslide

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Gov’t eyes 10 million COVID-19 tests by Q1 next year

December 18, 2020

The government is eyeing 10 million reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests against coronavirus disease by first quarter of next year, an official said on Friday. In the “Laging Handa” televised press briefing, Bases Conversion and Development Authority President and

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”Vicky” causing floods in some areas in Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur: NDRRMC

December 18, 2020

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Executive Director Ricardo Jalad said the torrential rain brought by Tropial Depression ” Vicky” is causing floods in some areas of Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur. “Torrential rains (Red rainfall)

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