More than 98 percent of the country’s vaccine supply has been distributed, with the few remaining doses serving as “buffer stocks”, Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said on Saturday. The remaining supplies at DOH warehouses would serve as a buffer in case the initial batches downloaded to local government units (LGUs) would…
The city government here on Saturday night will be holding a candlelight memorial for the victims and those serving coronavirus disease patients as part of their observance of the 123rd anniversary of Philippine Independence. At 8 a.m, the first part of the observance was held with Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar leading the simple flag-raising ceremony at…
Two town mayors in North Cotabato have been rushed to separate hospitals Friday, with provincial medical authorities still to issue official findings on the two local executives’ conditions. Mayor Russel Abonado of M’lang, North Cotabato has been rushed to a hospital after complaining of severe back pains, fueling speculations he might have been infected with…
President Rodrigo Duterte and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulatory messages Saturday during their celebration of national holidays, promising enhanced bilateral relations. “On this day of national unity and celebration, let me convey the Filipino people’s best wishes for the continued success and prosperity of your great nation,” said Duterte, warmly congratulating Putin on the…
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced on Saturday that Elreen Ando has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, the 11th Filipino to make the quadrennial meet that was canceled last year due to the pandemic. Ando booked a spot through the continental quota given to the best weightlifters from each continent but who are outside the…
Search and rescue teams are continuously searching for a farmer swept away by rampaging waters from the overflowing Kabacan River here following a heavy downpour Friday afternoon. Arnulfo Villaruz, North Cotabato Provincial Disaster Risk and Reduction Management (PDRRM) officer, identified the missing farmer as Renante Ambahan, of Purok 1-B, Barangay Tua-el. “Witnesses said Ambahan attempted…
