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Filipinos told to wait until 2022 for vaccines
By Fernan Angeles IN what appears to be far from what many thought it would, a top Palace official hinted at the need for Filipinos to wait until 2022 to get a shot of the coronavirus vaccine. In a television interview, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez, who is leading the country’s pandemic response, said the government…
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MGCQ for entire PH by first quarter of 2021
By Fernan Angeles BY the first quarter of next year, the entire country would have been placed under the most relaxed community quarantine protocol, says Health Undersecretary Rosario Vergeire. Vergeire said the DOH along with the Inter-Agency Task Force against COVID-19 have already set their target seen to determine whether or not a local government…
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Pinoys may now travel abroad with conditions
By Fernan Angeles THE government has finally lifted travel restrictions abroad, but with conditions. In a Palace statement, the inter-agency task force leading the country’s COVID-19 pandemic response said that non-essential overseas travel of Filipinos will be allowed starting next week. The move, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said, will potentially increase customers for Philippine carriers…
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No more corruption of pandemic funds, says Duterte
By Fernan Angeles PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has made a public admission that corruption at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation did happen and hurt what is already an ailing nation. He however assured the public that additional funds allocated for the government’s COVID-19 response were and will be spent properly. “I must admit, and it would…
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Loyal customers applaud M Lhuillier for its continued service
This pandemic has halted many business operations and has limited everyday activities. But despite the hazards that this health crisis imposes, people are forced to go about their daily errand runs for essentials. One of the financial institutions that has remained operational while in community quarantine is M Lhuillier Financial Services, Inc. The establishment’s branches…
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Agricultural practices for emerging commodities amid pandemic
By Fernan Angeles “The pandemic has greatly affected agricultural production and food systems. It has also emphasized food supply and its safety. Since hazards and contamination can occur in different stages along the production chain, it has become necessary to address food safety measures right at the farm level,” said Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio, Director…
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PHL among top destinations after pandemic
By Fernan Angeles AS soon as the pandemic scare is over, expect an influx of tourists coming into the country after months being confined at home. With travel restrictions already lifted by then, Jayne Forrester, Director of International Development said data compiled by their web portal Official-esta.com showed the Philippines making it in the list…
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‘Unhinged’ wins for US box office revival
Solstice Studios’ Unhinged rode to a domestic debut of $4 million in a win for the revival of moviegoing in the U.S., where theaters have begun reopening in earnest. The Russell Crowe road-rage thriller, playing in roughly 1,823 theaters, is the first new wide release to hit the big screen since cinemas went dark in…
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Roque: Gov’t focused on pandemic, not RevGov
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG is taking a step back on calls calls for the establishment of a revolutionary government being pushed by staunch supporters of President Duterte. In a press briefing, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque told newsmen that the government is focused on the job of bringing the pandemic under control. He added that Duterte…
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Ryan Reynolds to teens: Stop partying during pandemic
Ryan Reynolds has a message for partying Canadian teens who aren’t practicing social distancing: Don’t kill anyone, especially not his mom. John Horgan, the Premier of British Columbia, Canada, asked B.C. natives Reynolds and Seth Rogen to help spread the message to teenagers that partying is not safe for them or those around them during…