US Navy activities to check China in disputed waters rises in past 2 years
Activities by the US Navy in its campaign to challenge China’s efforts to restrict transit in the South China Sea and in the Taiwan Strait increased sharply over the past two years.
According to US Navy data, warships maneuvered close to artificial islands claimed and...
Number of inbound passengers at NAIA to be limited to 1,500 daily
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has issued a directive to airlines limiting the number of inbound international passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to 1,500 daily from March 18 to April 18.
In an advisory dated March 15, CAB said airlines that exceed...
China approves fifth vaccine in fight vs Covid
China has approved a new vaccine for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) for emergency use, one that was developed by the head of its Center for Disease Control, adding a fifth shot to its arsenal.
Gao Fu, the head of China’s CDC, led the development...
Academician sees need for PH to focus on science, math, education
The education sector needs to focus on basic science and mathematics, teacher education, and graduate education to improve the quality and supply of science and technology (S&T) graduates in the Philippines.
This was emphasized by professor and academician Dr. William Padolina during a recent webinar...
Manila starts imposing own lockdowns
Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso has placed six barangays under four-day lockdown amid increasing number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases.
Domagoso signed on Monday Executive Order No. 07 for the conduct of disease surveillance, massive contact tracing and verification or testing and...
Palawan to remain as one province
Palawan will remain as one province after more than 172,000 residents voted to reject the proposal to divide it into three different provinces.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Provincial Board of Canvassers (PBOC) proclaimed the victory of “No” votes after canvassing 22 of the 23 municipalities’...
PH signs agreement for 30 million doses of Covid vaccines from India
The Philippines has signed a supply agreement with the Serum Institute of India for the acquisition of 30 million doses of Novavax vaccine, National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. announced on Tuesday.
The vaccine czar said they are just waiting...
Current trend could lead to 11,000 Covid cases per day
If the current trend in coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) daily cases continues, the Philippines can see as much as 11,000 Covid-19 cases every day by the end of March, according to a member of the OCTA Research.
OCTA Research fellow Professor Guido David earlier warned of...
1 in 10 severe Covid patients show signs of brain damage
Just over 10 percent of patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) show signs of brain damage during the course of their illness, a study published Monday by JAMA Network Open found.
All of these patients experienced delirium, or confusion, as well as seizure-like events and...
Metro Manila mayors ban minors from leaving homes
The mayors of Metro Manila have decided to keep minors in the (NCR) in their homes starting Wednesday (March 17).
In an advisory on Tuesday, the Metro Manila Council said the ban would last for two weeks “in all 17 local government units (LGUs)” in...
