Janssen starts clinical trials in PHL
JANSSEN Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson has started local clinical trials for its coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, Department of Science and...
PHL on high alert as typhoon Auring seen to make landfall Sunday
EMERGENCY teams in areas along tropical storm Auring’s path have been placed on high alert for possible preemptive evacuation and rescue operations as heavy...
Metro Manila mayors want cinemas to reopen at 20-30% capacity
MAYORS in the capital Metro Manila will recommend a limit of 20% to 30% of seating capacity when cinemas are allowed to reopen by...
Pension agencies ordered to stop personal appearance requirement
THE national task force handling the coronavirus response has directed pension agencies to come up with new procedures that will no longer require pensioners...
Resumption of concerts, other live events still under review
THE easing of rules on live events such as concerts is under consideration, according to Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez.
"We do not immediately...
Peralta reveals plan after retirement, but not reason for leaving Supreme Court post early
SUPREME Court Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta is going back to teaching after his retirement next month, which he described as a profession that...
SC waiting for justices’ explanation before releasing official ruling on Marcos protest dismissal
THE official document on the dismissal of the electoral protest of defeated vice presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. will be released after...
Law on vaccine harm fund, LGUs marked urgent
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has certified as urgent the proposed laws that will address obstacles in the procurement and delivery of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines, the Palace said on Thursday.
Logistical issues to delay delivery of Pfizer shots — Roque
THE COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility, led by the World Health Organization, gave notice of potential delay in the delivery of Pfizer vaccines due to logistical issues, the Palace said on Thursday.
Capital mayors vote to ease restrictions
MAYORS in Metro Manila have agreed to recommend a further easing of restrictions in the nation’s capital starting March 1.
Education department gearing up for trial run of in-person classes
THE INTER agency task force leading the country’s coronavirus pandemic response will discuss next week plans to hold a dry run for limited in-person classes, according to the presidential Palace.
Nationwide round-up (02/18/21)
AYALA Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala has joined the Council for Inclusive Capitalism with the Vatican, a global coalition that aims to make free enterprise contribute more to human development.