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Mayor Edgardo Labella on Wednesday said he is waiting for the IATF to decide whether or not to allow the holding of Sinulog cultural events in the city.

Aside from Mayor Jose Santiago Jr., Councilor Aldrin Sta. Ana also admitted on Wednesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19.

“Ngayong inaasahan natin ang pagdami ng mga ipapanganak na sanggol sa kalagitnaan ng pandemya ng Covid-19, mahalagang bigyan natin ng prayoridad ang kalusugan ng parehong ina at mga anak mula sa pagbubuntis hanggang sa edad na dalawang taon," Gatchalian said.

The government targets to inoculate about 50 to 70 million individuals this year, National Policy Against Covid-19 chief implementer and vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said on Wednesday.

“We are hoping that Republic Act No. 11509, which President Duterte signed last Dec. 23, will entice poor students in the provinces to pursue medical education through the program and eventually serve their community,” Rodriguez said.

Tingog Party-list Representative Yedda Marie K. Romualdez and House Majority Leader and Leyte Representative Martin G. Romualdez welcome the enactment of the Republic Act 11510, which was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Several lawmakers at the House of Representatives on Tuesday filed a joint resolution seeking to defer the implementation of the increase in PhilHealth contribution rates this year.

Senator Richard J. Gordon, chair and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross, eyes reducing the cost of COVID-19 testing using an alternative system – the saliva test that is faster and 99.9 percent reliable.

The Taguig City government has allocated PHP1 billion to acquire COVID-19 vaccines for its residents in line with its efforts to contain the pandemic.

Albay Rep. Joey Salceda made this call following reports of “fake vaccines” in the black market emerging, stressing that legitimate information is always the most effective way to avoid public confusion.