IATF Resolution No 104: GCQ in NCR and other provinces

IATF Resolution 104

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) releases Resolution No. 104 Series of 2021 to address the increasing number of covid-19 cases in the Philippines especially in the National Capital Region (NCR), and provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal. Additional Restrictions Measures The following measures will be effective for the limited period of March 22, 2021, … Read more

RA 11525: Covid 19 Vaccination Program Act of 2021

Covid 19 Vaccination Act of 2021

The Republic Act No. 11525 – An act establishing the COVID19 vaccination program expediting the vaccine procurement and administration process, providing funds therefor and for other purposes. It also establishes a national indemnification fund that will compensate anyone inoculated through the vaccination program for the treatment of severe side effects. Under Sec. 3 of RA … Read more

DepEd Order 012 s 2021: Extending school year until July

Updated DepEd School Calendar 2020-2021

Based on the previous DepEd school calendar, the original end of classes is June 11, 2021, for elementary and high school students but the Department of Education extends it until July 10, 2021, to all public schools nationwide. The supposed summer break for all the students is definitely been strikeout because of the covid19 pandemic. … Read more

List: Countries Using Sinovac Vaccine

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The Philippines has started the vaccination campaign using the Sinovac Vaccine in some major government hospitals in Metro Manila today March 1, 2021. But aside from the Philippines, there are other countries already acquired or administered Covid 19 vaccine from China. Below is the list of Countries. List: Countries Using Sinovac Vaccine Brazil Chile China … Read more

First Day of Sinovac Vaccination Campaign in the Philippines

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Today is the first day of the vaccination campaign of the government using the Sinovac vaccine. It is being implemented right now as of this writing in UP-PGH, in the presence of Mayor Isko Moreno of Manila, Press Secretary Harry Roque along other cabinet members. They made a survey about the vaccine and only 10 … Read more

IATF Resolution 101: Uniform Travel protocols for all LGU

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The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Friday, February 26, 2021, approved oks the uniform travel protocols for all local government units (LGUs). IATF Resolution 101 The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approves the uniform travel protocols for land, air, and sea crafted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), in coordination with the … Read more

Philippine Holidays 2021: List of regular & special holidays

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President Rodrigo Duterte signs Proclamation Number 986 declaring the regular holiday and special (non-working) holidays for the year 2021. Update February 26, 2021: Through Proclamation 1107, Duterte amends the list of holidays for 2021. Read: List of Philippine Holidays for the Year 2022 Regular Holidays in the Philippines for 2021 January 1, Friday – New … Read more

2018 Pension Differential of Retired Military Personnel

2018 pension differential

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announces on Saturday, January 20, 2021, that it releases a total of P2.85 Billion for the FY 2018 Pension Differential of Retired Military Uniformed Personnel. One month equivalent of 2018 pension differential This initial release will cover one month equivalent of the 2018 pension differential of retired military … Read more

Red Cross Saliva Test for Covid 19: What you need to know

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The Philippine Red Cross is set to roll out the Covid-19 Saliva Testing Nationwide starting February 01, 2021, after it secured approval from the Department of Health. PRC initially launched the Saliva testing at its laboratory in Mandaluyong and Port Area Manila. Saliva Testing Vs Swab Testing The Corona Saliva Testing is priced at P2,000 … Read more

Be a Disease Detective; Join the FEPT- Epidemiology Bureau

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The Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) of the Department of Health trains health professionals to become competent field epidemiologists who can be at the forefront of epidemics and public health threats. It is a fulltime two-year training that enables the fellows to develop necessary skills in applied epidemiology, disease surveillance, biostatistics, health communication, and leadership … Read more