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09/11/2021

PNA: 29.8M Filipinos complete Covid-19 vax doses | The Philippines has already administered 64,947,366 doses of coronavirus vaccines, with 29,809,085 Filipinos fully protected against severe infection as of Nov. 9, 2021.
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MANILA – The Philippines has already administered 64,947,366 doses of coronavirus vaccines, with 29,809,085 Filipinos fully protected against severe infection as of Tuesday.The country's average daily vaccination rate recorded in the past seven days has increased to 781,958 doses,...

13/09/2021

The Philippines has administered 38,746,501 doses of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine nationwide as of September 12, the National Task Force Against Covid-19 (NTF) reported on September 13, 2021. http://inews.com.ph/2021/09/13/covid-19-vax-doses-administered-in-ph-reach-38-7m/

The Philippines has administered 38,746,501 doses of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine nationwide as of September 12, the National Task Force Against Covid-19 (NTF) reported on Septem…

30/08/2021

The Philippine government will implement the use of One Health Pass online data gathering for travelers and returning overseas Filipinos beginning September 1, Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) Director Roberto Salvador Jr. confirmed on August 30, 2021. http://inews.com.ph/2021/08/31/ph-to-implement-one-health-pass-for-travelers-returning-ofws-starting-sept-1/

The Philippine government will implement the use of One Health Pass online data gathering for travelers and returning overseas Filipinos beginning September 1, Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) Director …

27/08/2021

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), complying with the mandate to be transparent in all transactions, is in the process of completing documents required by the Commission on Audit (COA) for its 2020 Audit Report. http://inews.com.ph/2021/08/27/dswd-to-furnish-coa-with-appropriate-complete-docs/

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), complying with the mandate to be transparent in all transactions, is in the process of completing documents required by the Commission on Au…

17/08/2021

The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is exploring all possible ways to ensure the safe repatriation of the remaining Filipinos in Afghanistan as security situation there becomes volatile two days since Taliban fighters seized the capital. http://inews.com.ph/2021/08/17/ph-govt-working-non-stop-for-repatriation-of-pinoys-in-afghanistan/

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is exploring all possible ways to ensure the safe repatriation of the remaining Filipinos in Afghanistan as security situation there becomes volatile two day…

11/08/2021

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on August 10, 2021, warned aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) against a social media account offering jobs in Japan. http://inews.com.ph/2021/08/11/public-warned-vs-social-media-scammers-offering-jobs-in-japan/

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on Tuesday warned aspiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) against a social media account offering jobs in Japan. In a Facebook post, the a…

03/08/2021

A total of 3,724 distressed Filipinos from the United Arab Emirates were repatriated through nine government-funded flights since the pandemic started, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported on August 3, 2021. http://inews.com.ph/2021/08/03/9-bayanihan-flights-bring-home-over-3-5k-distressed-filipinos/

A total of 3,724 distressed Filipinos from the United Arab Emirates were repatriated through nine government-funded flights since the pandemic started, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) repor…

25/07/2021

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN UAE: Companies and businesses in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are slowly opening, giving job opportunities to migrant workers including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). http://inews.com.ph/2021/07/24/more-ofws-needed-in-abu-dhabi-as-uae-economy-reopens/

Companies and businesses in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are slowly opening, giving job opportunities to migrant workers including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a virtual foru…

20/07/2021

VOTER REGISTRATION SCHEDULE IN ROBINSONA MALLS: Voter registration in selected Robinsons malls across the country will begin on July 16, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on July 15, 2021. http://inews.com.ph/2021/07/15/comelec-releases-voter-signup-schedule-in-malls/

Voter registration in selected Robinsons malls across the country will begin on July 16, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on July 15, 2021. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said vo…

13/07/2021

CARING FOR OFWs: The government has repatriated over 600,000 OFWs displaced by the Covid-19 pandemic since May 2020. http://inews.com.ph/2021/07/13/600k-pandemic-affected-ofws-repatriated-in-12-months/

The government has repatriated over 600,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) displaced by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic since May 2020. There are also between 70,000 to 130,000 m…

08/07/2021

FASTER, MORE EFFICIENT SAP DISTRIBUTION: DSWD Secretary Rolando Bautista said on July 7, 2021, the government’s experiences in the implementation of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) proved helpful to come up with faster and more efficient assistance distribution. http://inews.com.ph/2021/07/08/faster-aid-distribution-expected-after-sap-dswd/

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista said on July 7, 2021, the government’s experiences in the implementation of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) prov…

29/06/2021

TAKING CARE OF SEAFARERS: As the world celebrates International Seafarers Day, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured on June 25, 2021, the government will continue to promote the rights and welfare of over 300,000 Filipino nationals in the maritime industry. http://inews.com.ph/2021/06/29/pinoy-seafarers-rights-welfare-among-top-dfa-concerns/

As the world celebrates International Seafarers Day, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assured Friday the government will continue to promote the rights and welfare of over 300,000 Filipino n…

29/06/2021

CARING FOR OFWs: Close to 600,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) repatriated through government efforts have been sent home. http://inews.com.ph/2021/06/29/591k-filipino-repatriates-home-since-march-2020/

Close to 600,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) repatriated through government efforts have been sent home. Based on the data of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), 591,063 Filipi…

13/05/2021

FREE BUS RIDES ALONG EDSA: There will be more buses providing free rides to passengers along the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) Busway, according to a group of bus operators. http://inews.com.ph/2021/05/13/operators-to-deploy-more-buses-for-free-rides-on-edsa-busway/

There will be more buses providing free rides to passengers along the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) Busway, according to a group of bus operators. In a statement on May 11, 2021, the Mega Man…

10/05/2021

PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY FOOD PRODUCTION: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) – National Capital Region (NCR) and 7th Civil Relations Group (CRG) of the Civil Relations Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CRSAFP) aim to alleviate the conditions of depressed communities by combining projects that will promote sustainable community-based food production. http://inews.com.ph/2021/05/08/afp-dswd-green-deal-to-cushion-covid-19-impact/

The economic impact of the pandemic is most telling in depressed communities. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) – National Capital Region (NCR) and 7th Civil Relations G…

30/04/2021

VACCINATION PROGRAM FOR GENERAL PUBLIC: Government expects steady deliveries of Covid-19 vaccines in the coming months, National Task Force (NTF) chief implementer Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. said on Thursday. http://inews.com.ph/2021/04/30/vaccination-of-general-populace-might-start-in-august/

More Filipinos will be inoculated by August as the government expects steady deliveries of Covid-19 vaccines in the coming months, National Task Force (NTF) chief implementer Secretary Carlito Galv…

26/04/2021

HEALTH-ECONOMY BALANCE IN NEXT QUARANTINE STATUS: Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a press statement said on April 25, 2021, the next quarantine status for Metro Manila and four nearby provinces after April 30 will hinge on a delicate balance between health and economy. http://inews.com.ph/2021/04/26/health-economy-balance-to-determine-next-quarantine-status/

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a press statement said on April 25, 2021, the next quarantine status for Metro Manila and four nearby provinces after April 30 will hinge on a delicate…

24/04/2021

LENDING A HAND: Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Cirilito Sobejana on April 23, 2021, commended efforts of military units in helping communities severely impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. http://inews.com.ph/2021/04/24/afp-brings-aid-to-over-653k-ncr-families-displaced-by-covid-19/

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Cirilito Sobejana on Friday commended efforts of military units in helping communities severely impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (C…

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