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The provincial government of Tarlac is setting up a mega vaccination facility in preparation for the mass inoculation of Tarlaqueños against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Located at the San Isidro evacuation center in Tarlac City, the mega vaccine hub has the capacity to accommodate 1,500 individuals per day. “We will replicate this hub in the […]
A lawmaker at the House of Representatives warned those who have been inoculated with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines against complacency, stressing that vaccination does not mean immediate actual protection. Iloilo Representative Janette Garin said COVID-19 vaccinees, especially those waiting for the second dose, should continue practicing minimum public health standards, such as wearing face masks […]
Senator Joel Villanueva bared that although he is open to discussing the P420-billion Bayanihan 3 in the Senate, it is also imperative to ensure the effective implementation of previously passed legislation against the COVID-19 crisis now ravaging the country. Villanueva issued the statement after mounting calls to have the House-initiated Bayanihan 3 declared as urgent […]
Senator Grace Poe urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to advocate for the rights of consumers and use its influence on banks to ensure fraud victims get their money back. “Financial regulators are keen on throwing banks a line when they are deemed to be too big to fail. Equally, individuals deserve proper and […]
Senator Nancy Binay urged the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Department of Finance to reconsider its decision not to extend the April 15 deadline for the filing and payment of annual income tax returns for 2020. “I-extend na lang sana ang April 15 deadline, kahit na sa NCR Plus lang. We already extended last year […]
The municipal government of Vintar in Ilocos Norte, known for its zipline and bikeline adventures, is temporarily keeping its eco-tourism facilities and attractions exclusive for residents to curb the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections. Mayor Larisa Foronda said the Umok ni Siwawer Eco-Tourism Nature Park and all other attractions in Vintar will be closed to […]
A party-list lawmaker urged the government to provide free reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests for stranded passengers and drivers of public utility vehicles. Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Alfredo Garbin said funding for the free RT-PCR testing can be sourced from the revenues of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor). “Recalling the directive of […]
As families continue to struggle with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Win Gatchalian bats for institutionalizing the Parent Effectiveness Service (PES) program to help parents meet the learning needs of their children and provide them with socio-emotional support. “Senate Bill No. 1985 or the Parent Effectiveness Service (PES) Program Act aims to capacitate […]
What the Philippine Red Cross convalescent plasma center gained in five months, it lost in five days as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Senator Dick Gordon, PRC chair and CEO, thus encouraged individuals who have recovered from the disease to donate their much-needed plasma to help those who are still infected. “We need to have […]
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima has commended women around the world for their resiliency and ability to stand as the backbone of recovery for every community amid the current COVID-19 pandemic that put people’s life on a grinding halt. While the pandemic has disproportionally affected women around the world, De Lima said that women continue […]