FAQS: VACCINES
1. How do vaccines prevent disease?Vaccines mimic the virus or bacteria that causes disease and triggers the body’s creation of antibodies. These antibodies will provide protection once a person is infected with the actual...
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Philippines Manila Thousands jam Philippine vaccination sites over false news
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of people jammed coronavirus vaccination centers in the Philippine capital, defying social distancing restrictions, after false news spread that unvaccinated residents would be deprived of cash aid or barred...
Powerful new COVID-19 vaccine shows 90% efficacy, could boost world’s supply
The dark horse vaccine company Novavax announced strong results today from a pivotal, 30,000-person trial of its pandemic coronavirus vaccine in the United States and Mexico. The vaccine uses a protein of SARS-CoV-2, a different technology...
Olympics 2021 live updates: There’s a new fastest man alive, Caeleb Dressel caps historic week, Xander Schauffele wins golf gold
Day 9 in Tokyo marked the final visit to what has been a lucrative location for Team USA at these Olympic Games: the pool. There was also Xander Schauffele winning America’s first gold medal in golf in 121 years. Then,...
Despite lockdown, active COVID-19 cases in NCR might increase to 30K —DOH
By TED CORDERO, GMA NewsPublished July 31, 2021 2:44pmUpdated July 31, 2021 2:53pm Even with heightened restrictions and the reimposition of hard lockdown, the number of active COVID-19 cases in the National Capital Region (NCR) might...
Philippines to place Manila area in lockdown to curb Delta variant
By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday approved the imposition of lockdown measures in the capital region, in a bid to contain the spread of the Delta coronavirus...
Paramour politics: Kabit, kerida, kalaguyo
THE “kabit,’ “kerida” and “kalaguyo” terms that we use to refer to the other party in illicit relationships, have a long history. Their influence on politics is also evident. It is a fact that...
Strengths and Weaknesses of Online Learning
All educators approach this new paradigm with varying degrees of enthusiasm and concern. Are you optimistic or skeptical about Online Learning? Are you interested in knowing how delivering courses online can improve your teaching...
LOW PRESSURE AREA
A new weather disturbance was spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Meno Mendoza, though the Low Pressure Area (LPA), located east of Visayas, has a slim chance...
Cebu province’s ‘Mayor Duterte’ sued by driver for corruption
JUL 22, 2021 7:20 PM PHTLORRAINE ECARMA ADVERTISEMENT https://www.rappler.com/nation/cebu-province-zigfred-duterte-sued-by-driver-corruption The former personal driver of the mayor of Tabogon town in Cebu province, Mayor Zigfred Duterte, filed a complaint of abuse of authority at the Ombudsman–Visayas...