Of these new cases, 289 are infected with the variant first detected in the United Kingdom known as B.1.1.7, while 380 are infected with the variant first identified in South Africa known as B.1.351.

The Philippines on Tuesday recorded 5,683 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections to 1,067,892.

"If they think they're above the law, they're not," the Philippine Medical Association said on doctors who prescribed the ivermectin.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has apologized for swearing at China on Twitter amid escalating tensions over the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang said Tuesday. 

Tune in to the LIVE audio streaming of the oral arguments scheduled at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3.

The country’s FDA has yet to approve the jab for emergency use. The Chinese-made vaccine has been restricted to compassionate use only in the Philippines.

Dr. Jonas Del Rosario said 234 out of 250 COVID-19 beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients.

The government this year has already released billions of pesos to its controversial anti-communist task force, a senator said Tuesday, even as Filipinos enduring one of the world's longest pandemic lockdowns wait for financial aid. 

“Those who joined were not relieved from their post and assignments. They were closely monitored daily by our fitness coaches to ensure that proper discipline on eating habits and daily physical exercises were observed,” Sinas said.

Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. suggested that areas with a high number of infections, such as Metro Manila and its neighboring provinces, should be prioritized in receiving limited vaccine doses.