Senate leader eyes hearing on ivermectin
THE SENATE might conduct a hearing on the use of anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as potential treatment for coronavirus.
Davao City airport reopens to all types of flights
THE DAVAO International Airport is now open to all kinds of flights after the city government issued an order on May 5 lifting earlier restrictions imposed to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Undeclared drugs, including ivermectin, seized at Manila airport
THE BUREAU of Customs intercepted thousands of regulated drugs, including the currently controversial ivermectin, which were undeclared in a shipment coming from India.
Philippines OK’s emergency use for Moderna
THE PHILIPPINE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday approved the emergency use of Moderna, Inc.’s coronavirus vaccine.
Manila bans travelers from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan
THE PHILIPPINES on Wednesday banned travelers from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka to prevent the spread of a double-mutant coronavirus first discovered in India, according to the presidential palace.
Canada urged to cut anti-terror aid to Duterte government
HUMAN rights advocates and critics of President Rodrigo R. Duterte have asked Canada to cut anti-terrorism aid to the Philippines, which they said was being used to stifle dissent.
Duterte picks new police chief
PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte has picked Lieutenant General Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar as the next national police chief, according to the presidential palace.
Anti-red tape agency to smoothen accreditation process for vaccination sites
THE ANTI-RED Tape Authority (ARTA) is studying putting up one-stop shops for the processing of accreditation for coronavirus vaccination sites in response to alleged delays.
Businesses required to submit monthly report on COVID-19 monitoring
THE LABOR department reminded employers to submit a monthly report of their compliance to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) health protocols, including data on work-related accidents and illnesses.
PHL touts better system vs online child exploitation after US partnership
THE COUNTRY now has a more organized and responsive system for addressing online child exploitation following a four-year partnership with the United States, Philippine Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra said.
Upgraded Calbayog Airport seen to complement Tacloban gateway
THE UPGRADED Calbayog Airport in Samar, inaugurated on Wednesday, is seen to complement the Tacloban City Airport that serves as the main gateway to the Eastern Visayas Region.
50 Chinese working in steel company arrested in Sarangani for misrepresentation
FIFTY Chinese nationals were arrested in Sarangani province by immigration officials on Friday after they were found to have falsely represented themselves as “skilled servicemen” who will conduct short-term work in a steel company.