THE health department said close to 10 million people were vaccinated against Covid-19 during the extended “Bayanihan, Bakunahan” National Vaccination Days from November 29 to December 3, 2021. The Department of Health said as of Saturday, December 4, 2021, a total of 9,937,827 individuals were vaccinated during the extended vaccination drive. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario […]
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Over 40K persons in Metro Cebu jabbed on Day 1 of Nat’l Vax Days
MORE than 40,000 individuals in Metro Cebu received a vaccine shot against coronavirus disease (Covid-19) on Monday, Nov. 29, the first day of the three-day “Bayanihan, Bakunahan: National Covid-19 Vaccination Days.” As of 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, Cebu City vaccinated 9,527 individuals; Lapu-Lapu City, 7,303 individuals; Mandaue City, 322; Talisay City, 900; Naga City, […]
Booster shots for people with comorbidities, seniors ready by Monday
CEBU City’s senior citizens and people with comorbidities can get their booster shot starting Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, the City Health Department (CHD) said. Dr. Jeffrey Ibones, the CHD head, said the elderly and individuals with comorbidities or groups A2 and A3, respectively, can get the booster shot provided they have been fully vaccinated for […]
Cebu LGU’s get ready for national vax days
WITH the three-day national vaccination drive approaching, local government units (LGUs) in Cebu are revving up preparations to get more people into their vaccination centers. In Lapu-Lapu City, Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan offers residents a chance to win exciting prizes. Chan announced on his Facebook page that residents can participate in the raffle draw by […]
Cebu City opens pop-up vax sites
THE Cebu City Government has opened pop-up Covid-19 vaccination sites in Barangays Ermita and Kamputhaw on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. This brings the total number of pop-up vaccination sites in the city to eight, said Cebu City Councilor Joel Garganera, deputy chief implementer of the Emergency Operations Center. Garganera said pop-up vaccination sites are advantageous […]
900K minors in C. VISAYAS targeted for Covid-19 vax
THE Visayas Covid-19 Vaccination Operations Center (VVOC) aims to vaccinate more than 900,000 minors aged 12 to 17 in Central Visayas under the pediatric vaccination program against coronavirus disease (Covid-19), a health official said Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. This comes after the Cebu City Government began its vaccination of 100 minors with comorbidities aged 12 […]
Bangsamoro telecom agency offers assistance as DITO aims to set up 166 cell towers in region
THE BANGSAMORO Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) said it is ready to assist DITO Telecommunity Corp. as it aims to help improve the region’s connectivity by installing 166 cell sites over the next two years. “Actually, we don’t have any control over them… (but) we can suggest locations that they can prioritize for the towers,” Bangsamoro Telecommunications Commission (BTC) Officer-in-Charge Omar Marzoc said in a mix of […]
DOT 7 explores more diving sites
TO PREPARE for the eventual rebound of the tourism industry, the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Central Visayas is conducting dive assessments in the towns of Cebu Province. Specifically, the DOT 7 is exploring Samboan, Santander, Catmon, Medellin and Bogo City as potential diving destinations in the province. DOT 7 Director Shahlimar Tamano said dive […]
New vaxx strategies in Talisay, Mandaue
VACCINATION sites in Talisay City have started to accept walk-ins to entice more residents to get themselves vaccinated against the Covid-19. Mayor Gerald Anthony Gullas Jr. said after they were able to vaccinate those who had formally registered on the City’s online vaccination portal, he is now inviting those who have not registered to visit […]
Cagayan, Palawan, Negros, Zamboanga sites on shortlist for nuclear power plants
A TOTAL of 10 sites in Cagayan, Palawan and Zamboanga provinces as well as Negros Island have been identified as potential locations for nuclear power plants, among the 15 initially shortlisted nationwide. The 10 sites, according to a document obtained by BusinessWorld, are Racat Rapuli, Sinuangan and Matara Point in Sta. Ana, Cagayan; Concepcion and […]
Philippines hits 10M vaccination mark
THE number of individuals that have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the Philippines has breached 10 million on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. The milestone was marked with a ceremonial vaccination led by Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III at SM Megamall on Thursday, Aug. 5. Secretary Vince Dizon, deputy chief implementer of […]
Cebu City runs out of vaccine, suspends rollout yet again
ALL vaccination sites in Cebu City will remain closed until a new batch of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines is delivered to the city. Dr. Jeffrey Ibones, City Health Department officer-in-charge, said they don’t know when the vaccination sites will reopen. On Friday, June 25, 2021, only the vaccination sites in Robinsons Galleria, New Normal […]
Cebu City asks for bigger Covid vaccine allocation
THE Cebu City Government has asked the Department of Health Central Visayas (DOH 7) to provide Cebu City with a bigger Covid-19 vaccine allocation. This, after the City was able to use close to 5,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines in just a day. The DOH 7 delivered 5,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Cebu City […]
Cebu City to use Sinovac on upland residents, aims to finish their vaccination by September
THE Cebu City Government targets to vaccinate the majority of residents in mountain barangays against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) by September. It started vaccinating them at the Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) in Barangay Punta Princesa on Friday, June 18, 2021, and at the Barangay Bonbon gym on Saturday, June 19. The DBTC will cater […]
DOH 7: Region needs to inoculate 5M to achieve herd protection
TO ACHIEVE herd immunity against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Central Visayas, close to five million individuals need to be vaccinated. According to Department of Health (DOH) 7 spokesperson Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, these 4,876,734 individuals comprise 70 percent of the total eligible population for vaccination in the region. As of Thursday, May 27, 2021, […]
New survey shows Vietnam among highest in online piracy in Southeast Asia
HANOI, Vietnam, May 17, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – A new study of the online content viewing behaviour of Vietnamese consumers has found that 60% access streaming piracy websites or torrent sites. The levels of piracy went as high as 65% within the 18-24 age demographic. The survey, commissioned by the Asia Video […]
Smart gives Bantayan ‘the best’
A YEAR from now, Bantayanons living in the interior barangays of Bantayan town need not go to the shore or climb a tall tree to get a signal. They can stay in the confines of their houses or in their tambayan and make/take calls, do Facebook and Instagram, play mobile games, watch YouTube and Netflix, […]
Komatsu, NTT DOCOMO, Sony Semiconductor Solutions and Nomura Research Institute to Launch “EARTHBRAIN”
TOKYO, Apr 30, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Komatsu Ltd., NTT DOCOMO, INC., Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation and Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. jointly announced today that they have agreed to launch a new company, named EARTHBRAIN Ltd., that will support digital transformation in the construction industry for dramatically improved safety, productivity and environmental […]
Free WiFi sites now in 80 provinces — DICT
INFORMATION and Communications Technology Secretary Gregorio B. Honasan II said the government’s nationwide rollout of free WiFi sites has jumped 500% during the pandemic. There are now “8,453 live sites in 17 regions, 80 provinces, 1,109 municipalities and 125 cities as of April 16, 2021,” Mr. Honasan said at the virtual Pre-State of the Nation […]
Editorial: Working together
The private sector has been playing a major role in the vaccine rollout in Cebu City. Since the City Government launched its vaccination drive for individuals 60 years old and above on Monday, April 19, 2021, the vaccination sites have all been private establishments: Robinsons Galleria in the North Reclamation Area, the University of Cebu […]