The pre-stage trial of the Ebola vaccine will start this February in the three countries worse hit by the said virus.
Other News
Bird strike grounds airplane in NAIA
A Cebu Pacific plane was forced to return to NAIA when it suffered a bird strike.
Ombudsman orders suspension of police who killed businessman in Davao
The Office of the Ombudsman ordered the six month preventive suspension of the police officer who is allegedly the mastermind of the killing of a businessman in Davao in 2013.
Bad weather cancels domestic flights
Due to bad weather, nine domestic flights were cancelled.
Quezon City implements citizens’ arrest ordinance
Ever since the implementation of the citizens’ arrest ordinance, incidents of crime decreased in Quezon City.
Customs seize Php 500,000 worth of Ecstasy
The Bureau of Customs was able to confiscate Ecstasy from the Netherlands worth Php 500,000.
Onion prices manipulated, according to DOJ
According to the Department of Justice, the price of onion was manipulated by a cartel, resulting in higher prices of onion during 2014.
No human rights violations regarding adult diapers of MMDA personnel
The Commission on Human Rights said that there was no human rights violation when the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ordered its personnel to wear adult diapers during the procession of the Black Nazarene.
Criminal elements take advantage of Black Nazarene procession
The Manila police received many visitors during the Black Nazarene procession, complaining about lost wallets and cellphones.
AFP readies for terrorist attack in the light of Paris attack
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is coordinating with other government agencies to be ready for the possibility of a terrorist attack in light of the ‘lone wolf” attack in Paris.
Devotee of Black Nazarene dies
A devotee of the Black Nazarene died in the procession when he suffered a heart attack when he was crushed by the crowd who were rushing towards the Black Nazarene.
President Aquino plans to appoint permanent Secretary of Health
President Aquino is planning to make permanent the designation of Acting Secretary Janet Garin as the Secretary of Health and is even planning to appoint an undersecretary to assist Garin.
