Tag: French government

Senator Ejercito: French gov’t did not recommend use of Dengvaxia

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The French government never recommended the use of the dengue vaccine Dengvaxia because it did not have the approval of the European Medical Association. This is according to Senator JV Ejercito, chair of the Senate committee on health, who said this was based on a letter sent to him by the Embassy of the Philippines in the European country. He said this was why it was a wonder why […]

France to launch smartphone ‘terror alert’ app

PARIS, France (AFP) — A new smartphone app designed to alert users to possible terror attacks will be launched by the French government Wednesday, amid growing security concerns over the Euro 2016 football tournament. The application, which will be free to download in both French and English, will send users a warning “in case of a suspected attack,” said the interior ministry, which has piloted and introduced the service. It will also alert users — […]

French government assures world leaders’ security during COP21, says Foreign Affairs Department

The French government has assured the safety and security of President Benigno S. Aquino III and members of the Philippine delegation who will be traveling to Paris next week for the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21), an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday. Assistant Secretary Maria Cleofe Natividad of the Office of European Affairs issued the statement amid terror threats and heightened security in France and other European countries following […]