Health

[ad_1] PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island – The federal government has told states to be ready to distribute a coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine by Nov. 1. The schedule sparked concern among public health experts about an “October surprise”: a vaccine approval driven by political considerations before a presidential election, rather than science. …

[ad_1] sports / Basketball / Source: UAAP Board of Directors recommends sanctioning UST coach, Aldin Ayo Source: UAAP Board of Directors recommends sanctioning UST coach, Aldin Ayo UST Tigers coach Aldin Ayo faces possible punishment in light of the controversy over the “Sorsogon bubble.” (UAAP images) The UAAP Board of …

[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – As part of its P95.4 billion Pasig River Expressway (PAREX) project, conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced on Thursday its plan to revive the long-polluted Pasig River. In a statement, SMC president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang said the attempt to revive the Pasig river …

[ad_1] The president of the COMMISSION on Higher Education (CHED), Prospero de Vera III, declared Thursday that the University of Santo Tomás (UST) broke health protocols by simply allowing its men’s basketball team, the Growling Tigers, to maintain a Training “bubble” in Sorsogon City. “Yes, I think it is evident …

[ad_1] The moment of truth for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) favorites will come as soon as this month. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images / AFP / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The first results showing whether a vaccine can prevent people from contracting the virus could come in mid-September from …

[ad_1] Dolomite rocks pulverized in Manila Bay in this screenshot from a video by Shyla Francisco of One News and TV5. (Screenshot of Shyla Francisco via Twitter) Filipinos are asking Department of Environment and Natural Resources focus on alleviating water pollution in Manila Bay after it began dumping powdered dolomite …

[ad_1] Millions of Filipinos have become their own bosses at business ventures when some jobs returned in July, reducing unemployment to 10 percent as lockdowns eased. Sheila de Asis, 38, owned a video production company, but all her projects were put on hold at the height of the region’s longest …

[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) recorded an additional 1,987 COVID-19 infections, bringing the total count for the Philippines to 228,403 as of September 3. DOH also recorded 880 new recoveries and 65 more deaths, bringing the country’s recovery count to 159,475 and the death toll to …

[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 3) – Health Secretary Francisco Duque III was “practically admitting his guilt” when he denied his involvement and ties to the controversies plaguing the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, said Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III. In an interview with CNN Philippines’ The fountain On …

[ad_1] Presidential Spokesperson Atty. Harry Roque. YANCY LIM / PRESIDENTIAL FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang said Thursday that it respects Malaysia’s entry ban on Filipinos due to high COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, calling it the “sovereign decision” of the state. Malaysia imposed an entry ban on citizens of …