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TARLAC CITY LAUNCHES ONLINE VACCINE REGISTRATION

The Tarlac City government is encouraging residents who wish to avail of free coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines to participate in the city’s online immunization pre-registration. City Mayor Cristy Angeles said that residents aged 18 to 59 years old interested to receive free COVID-19 shots can register through www.tarlaccity.gov.ph/register. “This will help speed up the process […]

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IATF, NTF INSPECT VACCINE ROLLOUT READINESS – NOGRALES

The local government units of Makati and Quezon City were visited by the Covid-19 Vaccine CODE Team last January 27 and 28, 2021, respectively, for discussions on their readiness for the government’s vaccination program roll-out, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said on Friday. The Coordinated Operations to Defeat Epidemic (C.O.D.E.) Team was formed by the National […]

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UHC LAW TO FACILITATE COVID VACCINATION – GORDON

As the Senate continues its hearing on the national coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program, Senator Dick Gordon pointed out that implementing the Universal Health Care Law would ensure a speedy and organized rollout of the vaccination program. Gordon said that the UHC mandates that every Filipino shall register with a public or private primary care […]

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GIVE FARMERS VACCINATION PRIORITY – PANGILINAN

Farmers and fisherfolk are frontliners too and should be prioritized in the government’s game plan to control COVID-19, including its plan to vaccinate essential workers, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said. “Sila ang nagpapakain sa atin. Hindi ba dapat prayoridad sa vaccination plan ang ating mga magsasaka at mangingisda?” Pangilinan asked. “Biktima na ng pandemya ang kanilang […]

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HOUSE EMPLOYEES GET PRIORITY IN COVID VACCINATION

The House of Representatives will set aside P50 million from its internal funds to vaccinate its employees and their immediate family members against COVID-19 once a vaccine becomes available next year.Appearing at the regular Ugnayan sa Batasan media forum, Velasco said that keeping the legislative mill running is as important as keeping the House employees […]

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PH RED CROSS REACHES 128% TARGET FOR POLIO VACCINATION – GORDON

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has achieved more than its target for the last round of the Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio in Mindanao, immunizing more children against the disabling and life-threatening disease. Senator Dick Gordon, PRC chairman and CEO, said the PRC has reached 128% accomplishment of its target, immunizing 102,567 children against polio instead […]

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IMMUNIZATION SERVICES SHOULD NOT BE DISRUPTED BY COVID-19 – GATCHALIAN

In the lead up to this year’s World Immunization Week, which takes place from April 24 to 30, Senator Win Gatchalian is calling on Local Government Units (LGUs), especially the barangays, to ensure that immunization services are not disrupted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Gatchalian said that in planning COVID-19 measures and responses, the government should […]

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DOH IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM TO GET P7.5-B FUND – ANGARA

The Department of Health (DOH) will have a total of P7.54 billion for its national immunization program in 2020, Senator Sonny Angara said. Under the program, vaccines will be administered for free to children, pregnant women, men and women. 2.7 million infants will be given vaccines. More or less 2.7 million infants will be given […]

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GOVERNMENT IS READY TO ADDRESS POLIO – GO

Senator Bong Go has assured that government is prepared to respond to the polio outbreak as it remains committed to the strict implementation of the national mandatory immunization program. “Handa naman po ang gobyerno. Sa mga hindi pa po na-vaccinate para sa polio, magsipunta lang kayo sa DOH (health centers) para maiwasan po ang pagkalat at […]

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MORE AGGRESSIVE IMMUNIZATION DRIVE NEEDED – ANGARA

Reelectionist Senator Sonny Angara has called for a more aggressive immunization drive to ensure that life-saving vaccines reach as many Filipino children as possible. “We need to be more aggressive in ensuring that every Filipino child receives vaccines to protect them against preventable illnesses. We have to make sure that our immunization program reaches even […]