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Remulla: Vax procurement not a ‘walk in the park’

Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla appealed to the national government for more vaccine allocation to the local government units (LGUs) in Calabarzon.

MMDA Chair: 76% of NCR senior citizens now fully vaxxed vs. COVID-19

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairperson Benhur Abalos confirmed on Sunday (Aug. 15) that at least 76% of senior citizens in Metro Manila are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. He added that...

QC improves vaccine recipient screening after booster shot incident

The Quezon City local government said it will be more vigilant in screening vaccine recipients following the unauthorized booster shot vaccination incident last week. According to QC Mayor Joy Belmonte on Sunday...

NCR distributes cash aid to 3.3 million individuals

As of Sunday (Aug. 15), the National Capital Region has distributed 29.31% or has given 3,299,290 Filipinos financial aid, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Monday (Aug. 16).

Displaced QC workers not entitled to government cash aid getting help from Kalingang QC program

Quezon City residents not covered by the national government’s enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) financial assistance can receive a one-time P2,000 cash aid under the revived Kalingang QC program, according to Mayor Joy Belmonte.

FDA: Only 735 out of 11.7-M vaxxed people still got COVID-19

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday (August 13) said only 735 out of over 11.7 million vaccinated individuals contracted COVID-19 after inoculation.

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