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MAYOR-ELECT. Former Negros Occidental third district Rep. Alfredo Benitez (center) gets mobbed by supporters outside the Bacolod City Government Center after he was proclaimed the new city mayor on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). Benitez, who campaigned on a platform of change, defeated long-time mayor Evelio Leonardia.(Photo courtesy of Archie Rey Alipalo) BACOLOD CITY - With a lead of almost 65,000 votes, former Negros Occidental third district congressman Alfredo Benitez defeated incumbent mayor Evel...

(File photo) MANILA - The city government of Manila encouraged parents and guardians of children aged 5 to 11 years old to preregister as early as now for the coronavirus disease 2109 (Covid-19) vaccine. The vaccination for the youngest age group to be included in the country's rollout will initially be held in the city's six district hospitals, tobe expanded later on. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier approved the emergency use authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech to be used i...

Dr. Rochelle Oco, head of the City Health Office (Photo courtesy of the city government) GENERAL SANTOS CITY -The city government has raised concern over the continuing reluctance by some senior citizens here to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Dr. Rochelle Oco, head of the City Health Office, acknowledged on Tuesday that they are facing problems with the vaccination coverage for priority group A2 or senior citizens even as they are considered as among the most vul...