ASIAN NATIONS | Apr 30 2021
500,000 More Doses of Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive in Philippines
By Mabuhay News Agency
MANILA, Apr 29 (Mabuhay) — A total of 500,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Chinese firm Sinovac Biotech arrived in the country on Thursday morning, according to Ian Cruz’s report on Unang Balita. It was the sixth batch of Sinovac vaccine doses delivered to the Philippines. The fifth batch, composed also of 500,000 doses, […]
ASIAN NATIONS | Apr 30 2021
NCR mayors to assist private sector in vax rollout
By Mabuhay News Agency
MANILA, Apr 29 (Mabuhay) — An official of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the mayors in the National Capital Region (NCR) are ready to help the private sector in its vaccine rollout. During President Rodrigo Duterte’s “Talk to the People” Wednesday evening, MMDA Chairman Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. said the mayors have met […]
ASIAN NATIONS | Apr 30 2021
Solon suggests targeted home vaccination for PWDs, elderly
By Mabuhay News Agency
MANILA, Apr 29 (Mabuhay) — Senior Citizens party-list Representative Rodolfo Ordanes is pushing for house-to-house vaccination for persons with disability and senior citizens aged 70 and above, but he said it does not necessarily have to be done on a large scale basis. In a press statement issued Thursday, Ordanes said the present conditions and […]
ASIAN NATIONS | Apr 30 2021
1 Million Displaced Workers in NCR Plus Under MECQ — DTI
By Mabuhay News Agency
MANILA, Apr 29 (Mabuhay) — At least one million workers remain “displaced” in NCR Plus areas due to the implementation of the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), according to Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo on Thursday. During the Laging Handa briefing, Castelo said this was down from the 1.5 million displaced employees recorded when NCR Plus […]
ASIAN NATIONS | Apr 19 2021
Robredo, Lopez, Sotto Bag Public Service Awards at People of the Year 2021
By Mabuhay News Agency
MANILA, Apr 13 (Mabuhay) — Vice President Leni Robredo bagged the Special Award for Public Service at the People of the Year 2021 virtual awards night on Monday. Robredo was recognized for her signature anti-poverty program Angat Buhay and the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) response to COVID-19. She dedicated the award to those […]
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