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Pabor ka ba na may mga nauna nang nakatanggap ng COVID-19 vaccine bago pa man ito pormal na inilunsad sa bansa?

Malacañang is optimistic that a vaccine for COVID-19 will become available in the Philippines by the first quarter of 2021, hoping that it will be a “year of healing”.

Senator Richard J. Gordo called on the Social Security System to submit to the Committee proposals on how the implementation of the 2021 contribution increase can be suspended without shortening the fund life of the SSS.

"In order for us to survive and move forward, we had to undergo the process of adaptation. We had to let go of our old habits and adopt new systems, approaches, and a new way of doing things until the pandemic is over,” Galvez said in his year-end message.

"2020 has been an arduous year for all of us. But together, we survived it because our care and compassion prevailed amidst the chaos around us. Instead of breaking us, the Covid-19 pandemic strengthened us as a nation," Lorenzana said in his New Year's message.

"As we commemorate this important day in Philippine history, may Rizal's sacrifice and heroism inspire us all in the face of the worst public health crisis of this generation," Velasco said.

President Rodrigo Duterte vetoed some provisions of the 2021 General Appropriations Act, Malacañang said Tuesday.

Senate Minority Leader Franklin M. Drilon backed the position of the Food and Drug Administration that without the proper authorization, the distribution and administration of unauthorized Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine is illegal and punishable by law.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the remark following criticism over PSG personnel being the first to receive a vaccine despite not being approved by local regulators.

Legislating reforms in instilling discipline among the ranks of the Philippine National Police appears to be needed to address the likes of Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca, said Senator Win Gatchalian.