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Upsilon Sigma Phi holds 18th Global Congress, ushers in new Board
The gathering, which happens every two years since its inception in 1985, saw the attendance of almost a thousand Upsilonians from all over the world.
As 487, 200 Doses Arrive, Duterte Thanks Donors, COVAX Facility For Helping Phl Secure AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
President Duterte said the need for international solidarity and cooperation cannot be made clearer than the coronavirus pandemic “because no one is safe globally until everyone is safe.”
DOH Sees No Need To Place Metro Manila Under Stricter Lockdown
Health experts met with representatives of the Metro Manila Development Authority and the Metro Manila mayors to discuss the appropriate measures to curb the increasing transmission of COVID-19 in the capital region.
Who Can Take The AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine? Here Are The Things You Need To Know About The Jab
While vaccine supplies are limited, the World Health Organization recommended that priority be given to health workers at high risk of exposure and older people, including those aged 65 and above.
PSBank Posted 31% Growth Pre-provision Income; Reports Php 1.108 Billion Net Income
Philippine Savings Bank’s (PSBank) operating income surged to 31% before provisions to Php7.45 billion last year.
Use Of AstraZeneca Shots To Proceed Despite Cases Of South Africa COVID-19 Variant – DOH, Palace
Dr. Rabindra Abeyasinghe of the World Health Organization said “we still believe” that the AstraZeneca vaccine is effective “even in places where you have a large proportion” of cases of the COVID-19 strain first detected in South Africa.
AstraZeneca Shots From COVAX Facility Finally Delivered
AstraZeneca country president Lotis Ramin said the British-Swedish pharmaceutical firm is proud to be the first vaccine from COVAX Facility to arrive in the Philippines.
DILG Orders Batanes To Withdraw 14-Day Quarantine Requirement For Travelers
The Department of the Interior and Local Government earlier said local government units only have the final say on COVID-19 testing for travelers while the rest of the new protocols would already be standardized.
Pasay City’s COVID-19 Cases Increased By Up To 300 Percent In February; No Community Transmission Of South Africa Variant – DOH
The number of COVID-19 cases is rising not just in Pasay City but in Metro Manila, according to OCTA Research group. The Department of Health vowed to exert all efforts to curb infections.
487,200 Doses Of AstraZeneca Vaccine Expected To Arrive March 4; OCTA Hopes South Africa COVID-19 Variant Won’t Spread
The OCTA Research group states that the Astrazeneca vaccine doesn’t work well against the South Africa COVID-19 variant, thus the government must ensure that its transmission would be contained in the next two weeks.