The national government has allotted at least 30,000 vaccines to Persons Deprived of Liberty in Bureau of Corrections facilities, as part of the National Vaccination Days program.

Sen. Bong Go's backing out of the presidential race consolidates President Rodrigo Duterte's under one campaign — a wish she had sought from her father's supporters, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte said on Thursday.

The Philippines is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 boosters to all adults who have received a single-dose vaccine at least three months ago and those who have received a two-dose vaccine at least six months ago.

A total of 7,628,432 individuals were vaccinated against COVID-19 during the campaign, Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said Thursday.

Presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is facing another legal challenge at the Commission on Elections even as he and his slate tour the provinces.

"The typhoon is forecast to move generally northeastward beginning tonight until Saturday," PAGASA also said, adding that Nyatoh is "no longer expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility."

In an advisory released Thursday, the NTF said the extension of the campaign is approved to “sustain the momentum” of the inoculation drive and to “take advantage” of the public’s interest in getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

Murder convict Jonel Nuezca, a dismissed cop, did not complain of any ailments before he died inside the New Bilibid Prison earlier this week, spokesperson Gabriel Chaclag said.

The shipment made up the first batch of deliveries for the 2,394,990 Pfizer shots that the government purchased through the Asian Development Bank.

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases has approved the gathering of the World Travel and Tourism Council to be hosted by the Philippines in March 2022, according to Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat.