Canada Logs Cases of COVID-19 Omicron Variant CANADA – The country detected its first cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 which is currently a global variant of concern. For more than a year now, the world is battling against the COVID-19 pandemic that rocked healthcare systems and cost millions of lives across the globe. … Read more
Maskless Christmas Possible If Vaccinations Ramp Up Says OCTA MASKLESS CHRISTMAS – For almost a year, the Philippines, along with the rest of the world had to make face masks mandatory. However, with the presence of COVID-19 vaccines, the Philippines could actually have a maskless Christmas according to the OCTA research group. But, given the … Read more
UP Experts Note Coronavirus Cases In Philippines Dropping PHILIPPINES CORONAVIRUS CASES DROPPING – Following seven months into the strictest lockdown in the world, the Philippines finally sees a drop in cases. Although the Philippines continues to record new coronavirus cases, the OCTA research team from UP noted a declining trend in the virus’ reproductive rate. … Read more
Pres. Duterte Talks About COVID-19 Vaccine at UN General Assembly DUTERTE – Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte gave a message to the United Nations (UN) over the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 200 nations and territories were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of this writing, global tallies hold a record of at least 31 million coronavirus … Read more
Finance Sec. Said We Have A Plan, Wait For Vaccine & Buy It WE HAVE A PLAN – Finance Secretary Carlos “Sonny” Garcia Dominguez III said the Philippines would wait for a vaccine then buy it. President Rodrigo Duterte held another state address to highlight his plans against COVID-19. This was following Vice President Leni … Read more
Duterte Says The Philippines May Need To Sell Assets To Fund Pandemic Response COVID-19 FUNDS – President Rodrigo Duterte said- the Philippines would need to borrow and sell assets to fund the Coronavirus response. Currently, the Philippines had spent P352.7 billion on COVID-19 response and relief. However, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez emphasized that the Philippines’ … Read more
Chinese Medical Experts Arrive In PH But Have Major Concerns CHINESE MEDICAL EXPERTS IN PH – About seven days after arriving in the Philippines, the 12-member Chinese medical expert team had some concerns about COVID-19 in the country. Based on a report from CCTV Asia Pacific, the medical experts feared that the Philippines is at … Read more
DOLE Says 100,000 Employers Waiting for Cash Assistance CASH ASSISTANCE – Amid the coronavirus lockdown, around 100,000 employers were left waiting for cash aid from the government. According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) more than 100,000 employers are waiting for payment. Based on a report from ABS-CBN, their applications have already been … Read more