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Published April 13, 2021 11:45am Former President Joseph Estrada is now negative for COVID-19, his son, former Senator Jinggoy Estrada, announced on Tuesday. "We are happy to announce that my dad continues to improve and we expect that he can be transferred to a regular room soon," Jinggoy posted on Facebook. "His repeat RT-PCR (swab test) is now NEGATIVE!" he added. Jinggoy said his father is still on high flow oxygen support but at a much reduced rate, and has been allowed to resume a soft diet. At the same time, the former President is also oriented, conversing normally and "appears...

Published April 7, 2021 12:39pm Pharmacists are now allowed to administer COVID-19 vaccines through the Immunizing Pharmacist Certification Program, the Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) announced on Wednesday. In a statement, the PPhA said the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy have accredited the association to train and certify Filipino pharmacists to administer COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines to adults through the said certification program. Upon completion, certified pharmacists can already provide professional ser...

Published April 4, 2021 12:01pm President Rodrigo Duterte believes that the Easter "promise of salvation" will inspire Filipinos to look forward to new beginnings despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In his Easter Sunday message, Duterte said the occasion gives Filipinos "a profound message of hope in the midst of suffering and an assurance of triumph over adversity." "As we collectively strive to overcome the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, I trust that the promise of salvation will inspire us to look ahead for new beginnings and move forward with stronger...

Published March 17, 2021 12:46pm Drilon made the remark after the high court dismissed the petitions challenging President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to withdraw the Philippines from the ICC, which is looking into allegations of abuse in his war on drugs. “While the Supreme Court dismissed the petition questioning the validity of the Philippine government’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute for being moot and academic, the High Court acknowledged the limitations on the power of the President as chief architect of foreign policy,” Drilon said in a statement. Drilon was among the op...

Past and present senators on Wednesday paid their last respects to the late former Senator Victor Ziga, who passed away on January 31. A necrological service was conducted at the Senate session hall on Wednesday morning in honor of the late legislator, attended by his family, friends, and colleagues.