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Bulk of COVID-19 vaccines will come from Novavax – Galvez

Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez on Monday told the Senate Committee of the Whole that the bulk of the COVID19 vaccines that will be made available in the Philippines will come from US pharmaceutical company Novavax.

2020-2021 NBA SEASON - LAKERS, CLIPS WIN

Jazz, Nuggets prevail; COVID-19 protocols cancel Celtics-Heat game

Thousands affected by floods in W. Visayas, Bicol

The public has been urged to take precautionary measures as thousands of families were affected by flooding and landslides in Western Visayas (Region 6) and Bicol (Region 5) due to the effects of a seasonal weather system, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said yesterday.

Senate begins inquiry on COVID-19 vaccination plan

The Senate Committee of the Whole will start its inquiry on the national government's over-all COVID-19 vaccination program today, Jan. 11, with the goal of eliciting more information from the Department of Health (DOH) and other task force leaders on how they intend to roll-out the vaccines to groups included in the priority list.

Our workers need all the help they can get

At a time when everyone in the country is suffering in one way or another from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pan-demic, the impending increases in the rates of Filipino workers’ contributions to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and the Social Security System (SSS) should be deferred until a more appropriate time for everybody.

Body parts found at Indonesian plane crash site

Body parts and debris were hauled from waters near Indonesia's capital on Sunday from a Boeing passenger plane that crashed shortly after takeoff with 62 people on board.

Baguio City to pursue flagship projects this year

Magalong said the city government will pursue its high impact and public-private partnership (PPP) projects this year.

US faces 2 more weeks of uncertainty

The whole world watched with varying de-grees of surprise and concern as a mob of thousands of Trump supporters took over the United States Congress Wednesday, disrupting the proceedings for the congressional certification of the results of the recent November elections for president and vice president.

Sandara Park donates a ton of food for rescued animals

Korean star Sandara Park, or Dara, donated one ton of pet food for rescued animals under the care of the Korean Animal Welfare Association, the largest non-profit organization for animals in South Korea.

Inevitably moving on

Circumstances made Network Talent (NT) stand firm on a surprising decision. NT has been itching to explore other areas of her world, as she feels to have outgrown her place. NT attempted to test the waters and was successful. However, she returned out of goodwill, and of course, a binding contract. As the contract has ended, NT mulled over her path.

CURRY GOES OFF AGAIN

Warriors rally from 22 down to beat Clippers

Congress fails to pass CREATE

Firms on wait-and-see mode

So many problems in our vaccine program

The need for anti- COVID-19 vaccines is so great that the national government can not hope to meet it all by itself. President Duterte has thus approved a tripartite agreement among the national government, local government units, and private pharmaceutical firms for the acquisition of the millions of vaccine doses needed by our people.

Trump calls for healing, reconciliation

“This moment calls for healing and reconciliation.”

Japan faces struggle to contain the virus spread in just a month

Japan’s second state of emergency is set to last a month, but public health experts have already expressed doubts that four weeks is enough time to sufficiently slow the coronavirus that’s spreading at an alarming rate.

HUNGARY IS LOOKING FOR 35 FILIPINO SCHOLARS

The Embassy of Hungary in Manila has announced the extension of the agreement between Hungary and the Philippines to make it possible for 35 new talented Filipino students to study free in Hungary each year.

Dacera family asks for Duterte's help in seeking justice for Christine

Relatives of the late flight attendant Christine Angelica Dacera has appealed for help from President Duterte as they maintained that the victim was sexually abused and killed while attending a New Year’s Eve party with friends at a hotel in Makati City.

More than 27,000 cops to secure Feast of Black Nazarene

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will deploy more than 27,000 policemen in Manila as part of security measures for the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Saturday.

₱ 1-M shabu being sold in Maguindanao public market seized; two drug dealers nabbed

A joint buybust operations by the military, police, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEABARMM) resulted in the arrest of two drug personalities and seizure of 1 million worth of illegal drugs believed to be shabu in a public market in barangay Dalican, Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao on Wednesday.

W. Visayas' top cop warns of NPA retaliatory attacks

The Police Regional Office (PRO-6) has warned policemen in the Western Visayas region they may be targets of retaliatory attacks by the New People’s Army (NPA) following a police raid that killed nine people believed to be communist terrorists.

Planning for our 111-M population in 2021

At the start of the year 2020, the Philippine population stood at 109.4 million, accord-ing to the Commission on Population and Development (Popcom). Today, a year later, the national population should be about 110.8 million – an increase of 1.4 million in the normal course of events, Popcom Executive Director Juan Antonio Perez III said in a recent press conference and interview.

2020-2021 NBA SEASON - 76ers zap Wizards; Clips rip Warriors

Joel Embiid's 38 points and 28 from Seth Curry saw the Philadelphia 76ers withstand a 60-point performance from Washington's Bradley Beal in a 141136 NBA win over the Wizards on Thursday.

‘Observe Feast Of Black Nazarene At Home'

To help minimize crowds at the Quiapo Church in Manila on the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9, Monsignor Hernando Coronel, rector of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, reiterated his appeal to devotees “to stay home and observe the feast at home.”

Noble Queen Of The Universe Megan Camaisa Donates To Build Homes For Homeless In PH

My husband and I are very touched by your efforts to build a house for the homeless, as that’s a big advocacy for us.

Long US Election Process Ends Today

Today, January 6, the United States Congress convenes to count the Electoral College votes sent by each of the 50 American states. The presidential election was held two months ago –last November 3 – and the electors chosen in by the voters of each state met last December 14 in the state capitols to cast their votes for the country’s president and vice president.

DOH Allows Pooled Covid-19 Testing

Pooled testing can now be used after it was approved by the Department of Health (DOH), testing czar Vivencio Dizon said on Tuesday, Jan. 5.

Sinas Orders Pro-1: Intensify Anti-Illegal Drugs Campaign, Arrest Bigtime Drug Lords

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Debold Sinas has ordered the Police Regional Office 1 (PRO-1) to intensify its antiillegal drugs operation, arrest the socalled big fishes in the drugs trade, and recover more illegal drugs.

Do Not Tinker With PSG, Duterte Warns

PRRD misinformed about Senate vaccine probe – Sotto

Japan Considering Virus Emergency As Cases Surge – PM Suga

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is considering issuing another state of emergency declaration for the Tokyo area in light of the “extremely severe” coronavirus infection situation.

2020-2021 NBA Season - Red-Hot Curry

Warriors superstar torches Trail Blazers for 62 pts