First Omicron case detected in Japan
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan on Tuesday confirmed its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, a day after…
4 years ago
Pentagon plans stronger US posture toward China, Russia
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US military will re-inforce deployments and bases directed at China and Russia, while maintaining…
4 years ago
Pfizer already working on Covid vaccine targeting Omicron: CEO
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Pfizer has already started working on a version of its Covid-19 vaccine specifically…
4 years ago
Saying his family doesn’t want him to run, Sen. Bong Go withdraws from the 2022 presidential race
Makes "very difficult decision" after considering his family's wishes: "Pag pamilya na po ang kumontra sa mga gustong gawin sa…
4 years ago
Metro Manila to remain under Alert Level 2 until December 15
Apayao under Alert Level 3, other areas under Alert Level 2 (Eagle News) -- Metro Manila will remain under an…
4 years ago
S.Africa could top 10,000 daily Covid cases this week: epidemiologist
by Sofia CHRISTENSEN Agence France Presse JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- The newly-discovered Omicron variant is likely to fuel…
4 years ago
PHL records only 665 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since July 2020; total active cases down to 16k
(Eagle News) – The Department of Health reported only 665 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, November 29, the…
4 years ago
PHL suspends implementation of reso allowing entry of fully-vaccinated foreigners w/ visa-free privileges from “green” countries
(Eagle News) -- The Philippines has suspended the implementation of a resolution allowing the entry of fully vaccinated foreigners with…
4 years ago
Amid Omicron variant threat, Palace reminds Filipinos to get COVID shots in nat’l vaccine drive which starts today
"Bayanihan Bakunahan" target revised to 9 million for 3-day campaign; 2nd round set on Dec. 15 to 17 (Eagle…
4 years ago
Japan to bar new foreign arrivals over virus variant: PM
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan will reinstate tough border measures, barring all new foreign arrivals over the Omicron Covid variant,…
4 years ago