The number of children who experienced minor side effects is miniscule compared to the 52,262 who have so far been vaccinated.

The Department of Health expressed concern over mass gatherings at campaign sorties, warning that those attending these events may still get infected with the coronavirus.

For the Philippines to be better prepared for public health emergencies while fighting off the COVID-19 pandemic, Sen. Bong Go renewed yesterday his call for the immediate passage of two legislative measures.

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, who is running for vice president, has accepted the endorsement of Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, a political influencer of significance in Bicol and whom she referred to as “a friend – with or without politics.”

At least 137 Filipino economists have expressed support for Vice President Leni Robredo’s presidential bid.

Former defense secretary and senatorial candidate Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro believes that history curriculum and textbooks should have regional focus in order to preserve and appreciate the culture and dialects of the country’s different regions.

With the spread of disinformation still seen as a major challenge in the Philippines ahead of the May elections, more groups are taking part in efforts to fact-check claims made online, a journalism professor at the University of the Philippine said.

United States President Joe Biden has formalized the nomination of longtime diplomat MaryKay Loss Carlson as next US ambassador to the Philippines.

Three senators and eight congressmen were among the politicians running in this year’s elections allowed to have police escorts.

In a briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the number of new coronavirus cases in the country continues to decline.