Philippines logs over 161k arrivals during Christmas weekend — BI
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration logged more than 161,000 arrivals in the country during the Christmas weekend.
Covid-19 latest news
DOH sees possible increase in COVID-19 cases following detection of JN.1
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 26) — The Department of Health (DOH) said it is expecting an increase in COVID-19 cases following the detection of the Omicron subvariant JN.1 that has been driving up infections in other countries.
Vunerable population urged to wear face masks despite ‘mild’ JN.1 COVID-19 subvariant
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 25) — People who belong to the vulnerable population should still wear face masks even if there is no evidence showing that the COVID-19 Omicron subvariant JN.1 causes a more severe disease, an expert said Monday.
EDITORIAL — Safe and healthy celebration
The shopping malls and Christmas markets are full. Hotels are starting to recover from the pandemic as large gatherings return and the travel industry bounces back. Carolers have returned to neighborhoods – both children and older folks who need a permit for the activity.
COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 now in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The new COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 that has been classified as a “variant of interest” is now in the country, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
Philippines detects 18 cases of new COVID-19 variant JN.1
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health said Sunday that it has detected 18 cases of JN.1, a form of Omicron classified by the World Health Organization as a “variant of interest.”
Merry Christ-mask season
It’s the season to be jolly once again but unfortunately, Covid is still very much around us, especially during the Christmas season. The World Health Organization has declared a Covid-19 subvariant dubbed as JN.1 as a “variant of interest” as it appears to be more contagious than others and is driving new cases.
Baguio on target for BP four-peat
MANILA, Philippines — Budding kickboxers unleashed the finishing jolts as Baguio City looked a cinch for a fourth straight overall championship in the Batang Pinoy national finals at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, pending the official and final medal tally.