The Sandiganbayan has cleared former Makati City mayor Elenita Binay of graft and malversation charges over the P9.9-million purchase of medical equipment.
PROTECTION. A young vaccinee is comforted by her guardian as she receives her Covid-19 jab in Las Pinas on Friday (Oct. 22, 2021). The vaccination included adolescents aged 12 to 17, following the initial rollout for the 15-17 age group one week ago. (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) MANILA - More hospitals in the National Capital Region (NCR) have started the inoculation of adolescents aged 12 to 17 years old, according to National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 chief implementer, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., on Friday. From eight hospitals during Phase 1 (15 to 17 years) on October 15, more than 20 hospitals and jabs sites conducted simultaneous inoculation for the younger set during Phase 2. "Today, we mark the expansion of our vaccination and we included other hospitals in the whole of NCR," Galvez said in an interview at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport during the arrival of 698,600 AstraZeneca doses, procured by the private sector under the "Dose of Hope" p
(Photo courtesy of Pasig City PIO) MANILA - The second phase of vaccination of children with comorbidities aged 12 to 17 began Friday as some local government units in the National Capital Region roll out the campaign. In a news release, the Department of Health said vaccinations are held in select hospitals as the expansion would be conducted in phases to come up with strategies on how it will be rolled out in other regions and regular vaccination sites. The ceremonial vaccination for the second phase was held at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan, Ospital ng Paranaque and Quezon City General Hospital. "Getting vaccinated against the virus, not only the adults, but also eligible children based on the Department of Health policies and guidelines will make a better environment for the kids. The lockdown has stunted their growth social-wise," Health Undersecretary Roger Tong-an said during the ceremonial vaccination at Cardinal Santos Medical Center. Hospitals were