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GETTING JABBED. Residents availing of free Covid-19 jabs enter the Ponciano Bernardo Elementary School along P. Tuazon Boulevard in Brgy. Kaunlaran, Quezon City on Friday (Jan.14, 2022). Vaccinees from age 12 are welcome but should have confirmed schedules. (PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler) MANILA - The Philippines has administered 117,337,626 doses of coronavirus vaccines nationwide, with 54,423,286 Filipinos already with complete doses. On Friday, the National Task Force (NTF) Against Co...

BOOSTER SHOTS. Two senior citizens avail of booster vaccine shots against Covid-19 at a mall in Bacoor, Cavite on Monday (Dec. 13, 2021). Officials strongly bat for booster or additional doses to further strengthen the body's response against the dreaded virus. (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) MANILA - The government will continue to prioritize senior citizens and persons with comorbidities as it expands the vaccination program with booster shots for more sectors. Presidential Adviser on Covid-19 ...

RECOGNITION. Vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. (right) hands over the certificate of recognition to SM supermall chief executive Steven Tan as Health Secretary Francisco Duque III looks on during the awarding ceremonies of Bayanihan Bakunahan at SM Mega Mall in Mandaluyong City on Thursday (Dec. 9, 2021). The National Task Force has recognized the initiative of the private sector for an effective and safe Covid-19 vaccination program. (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) MANILA - National Task For...

PROTECTION. A young vaccinee is comforted by her guardian as she receives her Covid-19 jab in Las Pinas on Friday (Oct. 22, 2021). The vaccination included adolescents aged 12 to 17, following the initial rollout for the 15-17 age group one week ago. (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) MANILA - More hospitals in the National Capital Region (NCR) have started the inoculation of adolescents aged 12 to 17 years old, according to National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 chief implementer, Secretary Carlito...