Gov’t assures equitable vaccine distribution National Task Force Against Covid-19 (NTF) chief implementer and vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Thursday said the government, alongside local government units (LGUs) and the private sector, are working together to ramp up efforts in vaccine procurement. “We […]
Examine party-list system in its ‘totality’: analyst A political analyst on Thursday said if Congress would seek to revise the country’s party-list system, then members should look at its “totality and make it work for the marginalized sector.” “Sana kung babaguhin yung sistema ng party-list […]
PRRD hopes successor to be resolute vs. corruption President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday expressed hope that his successor would be resolute in preventing corrupt practices at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In a speech during the inauguration of Metro Manila Skyway Stage […]
Pfizer, Sinovac vaccines to arrive Feb. 20: Galvez Vaccines manufactured by pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Sinovac are expected to arrive in the country by February 20, National Policy Against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said on Wednesday night. “Nakausap namin […]
Duterte rejects term extension idea President Rodrigo Duterte denied Thursday that he wants to extend his term in office beyond 2022. During the inauguration of the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 Project in Quezon City, Duterte assured the public that he would not extend his […]
Consider vaccine’s efficacy to prevent severe disease: expert A health expert on Thursday advised the public to consider the efficacy of a Covid-19 vaccine to prevent a severe disease and not just its ability to protect people from contracting Covid-19. In an online media forum, […]
Zamboanga City eyes to vaccinate 70% of population The City Health Office is eyeing to vaccinate at least 70 percent of the population against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), with front-line workers and vulnerable groups as priority. Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite, city health officer, said Wednesday […]
Brgy. Info Officers to aid gov’t info drive on COVID-19 vaccine roll-out Information dissemination will play very vital on providing the public with the latest updates of the COVID-19 vaccines rollout in Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen), where the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-9 as the head of […]
Zamboanga City prepares for mass COVID-19 vaccination The Zamboanga City Government continues its commitment in prioritizing the health of residents by preparing for the COVID-19 vaccinations. Recently, Mayor Beng Climaco signed the Multilateral Agreement with AstraZeneca for the purchase of 410,000 doses of vaccines intended […]
AdZU, CHR to put up first human rights education center in Zambo The region’s first human rights education center will soon be set up at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU), which is seen to further promote and protect the rights especially those of the […]
