VACCINES FOR ALL INUAE - The Filipino Times

January 22 - 28, 2021 • Volume 07 / Issue 34

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DOH: Vaccinated individuals should still undergo 14-day quarantine

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Where to get vaccinated in the UAE?

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Abu Dhabi introduces new screening protocols for residents who got COVID-19 shot

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The UAE’s massive national vaccination campaign ensures equal access for all citizens and residents. Filipino expats who got the jab express gratitude for the country’s leaders.

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Abu Dhabi introduces new screening protocols for residents who got COVID-19 shot

A set of new screening protocols for

residents who have been vaccinated

and those who have participated in

the COVID-19 vaccine trials have been

implemented in Abu Dhabi, starting

last January 17.

The announcement was made by

Abu Dhabi Media Office, on behalf

of the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis

and Disasters Committee and the

Department of Health.

Currently, those who have been

vaccinated are identified into

two groups – (1) those who were

vaccinated as part of the COVID-19

trials in the emirate and (2) those who

have received it as part of the national

vaccination program.

For people who are part of the

vaccine trials, they can get their

special identification status by taking a

PCR test after all the doses prescribed in

the trials are completed.

They must also undergo regular medical

checks as part of the trials, and will also

need to get a PCR test done every seven

days to retain their special status, which is

a golden star on the Al Hosn app.

The participant of the second category

can get their special identification status by

taking a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

test 28 days after their second vaccine

shot. The letter ‘E’ will be seen on Al Hosn

app for their special identification status.

According to the new protocol, these

individuals do not need to undergo

regular checks. Instead, they will need to

get a PCR test done once every seven

days to keep up their special status.

Return from travel

Individuals who have traveled and set to

return from countries, regions or territories

on the ‘green list’ will have to undergo

a PCR test upon arrival. There will also

be a subsequent test to be done on

Day 6 of their arrival. However, they will

not be required to undergo quarantine.

Travelers from places not included

in the ‘green’ list must take a PCR test

upon arrival and one more on Day 8.

They are now required to complete a

ten-day quarantine.

Should they come into contact

with someone who is diagnosed

with COVID-19, they are advised to

quarantine themselves for five days

and take a PCR test on Day 4.

If results came out negative

for COVID-19, they may end their

quarantine.

Abu Dhabi implemented more

stringent measures for those entering

the emirate.

UAE mandates Federal employees who are not yet vaccinated to get PCR tests every 7 days

The Federal Authority for

Government Human Resources

(FAHR) is requiring Federal

government employees to undergo

PCR test every seven days if they will

not be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The circular released by the FAHR

took effect on January 24.

In a Gulf News report, the decision

made by the Federal government is

in line with UAE’s efforts to address

the pandemic and protect the health

of the working environment.

All employees, outsourced

staff, public services employees,

consultants and experts are covered

by the said circular.

The federal authorities will shoulder

the expenses for the weekly PCR tests

until they got vaccinated.

Outsourcing companies should also

shoulder the expenses of the tests for

their employeers who are working full

time in government offices.

Experts and consultants are required

to present their most recent PCR

tests whenever they will engage in

government services.

FAHR also said in a circular that

federal ministries and authorities

should encourage their employees to

take the vaccine.

UAE rules out post-vaccination waiting time

The National COVID-19 Clinical

Management Committee in the UAE

has ruled that vaccine recipients can

go home right away after receiving

the jab.

The move is to underscore the safety

of China’s Sinopharm vaccine, Al Bayan

reported.

Dubai’s police, transport, health agencies top ‘happiness index’

Results of the Dubai

Government Customer

and Employee Happiness

Index were promising

despite the COVID-19

pandemic, announced

Sheikh Hamdan bin

Mohammed bin Rashid Al

Maktoum, Crown Prince

of Dubai.

The crown prince announced the

results of the indicators of happiness

for customers of Dubai government on

January 17, Khaleej Times reported.

Sheikh Hamdan revealed that the

average customer happiness rate in the

government of Dubai was 84 percent,

while the average employee happiness

rate stood at 89 percent.

“In September 2019, we announced

that we will announce the results of

happiness indicators for customers

and employees of Dubai government

annually on January 18,” Sheikh Hamdan

tweeted.

The crown prince added that the

three best government centers in the

government of Dubai that held the top

spots in the two categories.

Dubai Police ranked first in the

customer happiness category at 91.6

percent. Coming at second was the

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA),

which scored 90.1 percent.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

came in at third with a score of 88.5

percent.

According to employee happiness

indicators, Dubai Statistics Center

ranked first with 97.44 percent, followed

by Dubai Police in second place with

96.68 percent, and Dubai Public

Prosecution with 95.86 percent.

“Dubai Government operations involve

a focus on excellence and innovation.

The happiness of the customer and

employee is never absent from the mind

of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin

Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and

Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of

Dubai,” said Sheikh Hamdan.

“We look forward to further achieving

the aspirations of every customer and

employee of the government of Dubai,”

he added.

Dr. Nawal Al Kaabi, the Chairperson

of the National COVID-19 Clinical

Management Committee, said vaccine

recipients were previously asked to wait

for a stipulated period after taking the jab.

The waiting time was meant to

ascertain whether the vaccine

recipients were experiencing any

adverse reactions or side-effects.

Initially, vaccine recipients were

asked to wait for 30 minutes after

taking the jab. The committee later

on reduced the waiting time to 15

minutes and then to 10 minutes.

But with the new rule, vaccine

recipients are already allowed to

leave right away after taking the jab.

Dr. Al Kaabi stressed that Sinopharm

is proven effective against the new

strain of SARS-CoV-2, which causes

COVID-19.

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4 EDITORIAL

GRATEFUL FOR THE UAE!

Dear Editor,

I am truly happy to have stayed in the UAE even at the height of the crisis, as I have been able to

witness the labor market recover successfully due to the smart initiatives of the wise leaders in helping

residents and businesses survive the crisis. Its widespread vaccination campaign and innovation in

terms of treatment provided confidence among sectors and professionals, and I believe this is the

reason why the UAE has become one of the few that have successfully managed the impact of the

crisis. I look forward to spending more years here and thriving in my chosen field, and I am confident

that many other Filipinos will find jobs as the country’s businesses start to resume and reopen. I am

excited to see the many more opportunities this country will provide expats like me. Long live the UAE!

ERIN SHERRY REYES | ABU DHABI, UAE

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the mRNA. This commands our bodies

to create antibodies in order to protect

ourselves from the virus.

The Sinopharm vaccine, on the other

hand, is made from the inactivated

COVID-19 virus. It has been declared by

the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention

(MOHAP) as 86 percent effective. It will be

administered in two doses, 21 days apart.

“Ito ay vaccine na naglalaman ng SARS-

CoV-2 virus na pinahina na upang hindi

magbigay ng impeksyon, pero magiging

dahilan ng paggawa ng katawan natin ng

“antibodies” upang panlaban sa sakit na

dulot nito,” said Oliva.

The Sinopharm vaccine is the

same vaccine that was used in the

groundbreaking ‘4Humanity’ trials, the

first global clinical Phase III trial of an

inactivated vaccine to combat COVID-19

which was launched in UAE in July this

year, and later was officially registered by

the MOHAP on December 9.

According to Abdul Rahman bin

Mohammad Al Owais from MOHAP, the

UAE was the first country in the world to

have registered the Sinopharm vaccine.

“I am pleased to see that the core

results of the two interim results are

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COVID-19 vaccine dahil sa school ako

nag-wo-work para safety ko at safety na rin

ng mga estudyante namin,” she said.

Jae Nogoy, who has been in the UAE for

seven years, also received the jab as she

welcomed 2021 because of the positive

results among those who have already

been vaccinated.

Nagoy already had her first dose on

January 16, 2021, and her second one is

scheduled on February 6.

“Madami na akong mga kaibigan na

nakapagpa-vaccine na din at okay naman

ang results sa kanila, nag-consult din

muna ako sa aking OB since I have PCOS

and taking medication and sinabi sa akin

na safe magpa-vaccine kaya nabuo na

din ang loob ko na,” she said.

Mobility, meanwhile, is the reason

Keith Walter Ayuso decided to get the jab

on December 18, 2020, noting that those

who are vaccinated get the confidence to

travel across borders.

“Primarily, the need for mobility in terms

of the border access is a concern since

the movement restrictions happened,

thus it will a big help once you have the

vaccine,” he said.

THE UAE TAKES THE LEAD

These Filipinos are among the over a

million expats who have received the free

vaccine provided by the UAE.

It has a dose administration rate of 19.04

per 100 people, according to ‘Our World in

Data’ website that tracks vaccination rates

and run by researchers at the University of

Oxford. As of this writing, the total doses

administered across the country now stand

at 1.88 million.

The UAE also takes the top spot

worldwide in terms of vaccinating medically

eligible residents against COVID-19,

with a vaccine distribution rate of 25.12

doses per 100 people, according to

National Emergency Crisis and Disaster

Management Authority (NCEMA).

Such feat is a result of the leaders’

plan to help all residents acquire the

required immunity, reduce the rate of

infection, and contain the spread of the

virus. It also noted that the vaccine is

being provided to frontline workers, who

were prioritized since it was approved at

the start of October 2020, adding that

the vaccine is available to all segments

of the community, whether citizens and

residents, most notably elderly people

and those with chronic diseases.

According to Maria Elena Oliva, a

General Practitioner at NMC Mabuhay

Clinic in Abu Dhabi, the extensive

vaccination will provide the country

recovery not only on the health, but also

on the economy front.

“Kahanga hanga ang ginawa ng UAE

sa pamimigay ng bakuna na ito upang

makontrol ang kaso ng COVID-19 sa

bansa. Malaki ang magiging epekto nito sa

ekonomiya kung kakaunti na lamang ang

magkakaroon ng COVID-19. Mas madaming

trabaho na ulit ang maiooffer nila,” she said.

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The UAE began rolling out its

extensive national vaccination program

in December 2020, ranking among

the top countries in terms of the rate

of vaccine doses administered. The

country aims to inoculate 70% of its

entire population before the end of

2021. Filipinos in the country have

begun availing of the free vaccine being

offered across the emirates, praising

government-led initiative that ensures

that no one is left behind.

Jean Mary Mercado Perdiz, a teacher who

has been in the country for 12 years, said

that she decided to avail of the free vaccine

because of the nature of her work.

She had her first dose on November

11, 2020, and got her second one on

December 5, 2020.

“Napagdesisyunan ko po na magpa-

By Jamille Domingo - MarasiganThe UAE’s massive national vaccination campaign ensures equal access for all citizens and residents. Filipino expats who got the jab express gratitude for the country’s leaders.

Sheena Cecille Marie Tan Go, a General

Practitioner at Golden Sands Medical

Center, also noted that this feat only shows

how collaboration between the leaders and

the residents can result in the success in

the fight against the pandemic.

She added that it is important for any

nation to achieve herd immunity, which is

vital to protect those not eligible to get the

vaccine from getting moderate or severe

forms of the disease.

“We have to work as a community to

hopefully vaccinate everyone eligible so

that we can achieve herd immunity; kung

saan malaking proportion ng populasyon

ay maging immune sa COVID-19, para di

na kumalat ang virus. It will protect not just

those who are immune, but the vulnerable

ones as well,” she said.

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

As of this writing, there are two vaccines

that are currently being inoculated across

the UAE—the one made by Pfizer and

BioNTech, and the Sinopharm vaccine

made in China.

According to experts, the Pfizer

vaccine contains the genetically modified

component of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, called

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It is important for the nation to achieve herd immunity, which is vital to protect those not

eligible to get the vaccine from getting moderate or severe forms of the disease

SHEENA CECILLE MARIE TAN GO General Practitioner at

Golden Sands Medical Center

MARIA ELENA OLIVA General Practitioner at

NMC Mabuhay Clinic in Abu Dhabi

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consistent with high protection rate and

robust safety profile, and that the vaccine

will be readily accessible in the UAE for

population vaccination,” he said.

The doctor added that the vaccine is

perhaps the single best weapon today

against COVID-19, as it protects the

community from getting severe forms of

the illness.

“Gaya ng ibang bakuna, importante

ang pagkakaroon ng proteksyon laban sa

sakit. Maiiwasan natin ang pagkakaroon

ng COVID-19. Kung mahawa ka man ng

COVID-19 kahit mabakunahan na, hindi na

ito magiging malubha kumpara sa walang

bakuna,” Oliva added.

Go, meanwhile, stressed that the vaccine

is an important contributor to stimulating the

body to produce antibodies that can provide

immunity against the disease.

“Importante na magpabakuna laban

sa COVID-19 dahil sa pamamagitan nito,

na-i-introduce ang katawan natin sa

virus, part of the virus or a protein similar

to the virus without inducing the disease

itself,” she said.

WHAT ABOUT THE SIDE EFFECTS?

According to Go, it is normal to

experience side effects from the vaccine,

as it is the way of your body being

introduced to foreign components before

creating the necessary immunity that can

protect one against the illness.

“Normal lang ang magkaroon ng side

effects pgkatapos ng pagbabakuna

kasi dapat alalahanin natin na may

ini-introduce na foreign na material

sa katawan natin kapag tayo ay

nagpapabakuna. Normal talaga na magre-

react ang katawan natin sa ganitong

situasyon,” she said.

Oliva said that among the usual side

effects from the COVID-19 vaccines include

fever, body aches, arms where the jab

was given, fatigue, headache, drowsiness,

and nausea. The side effects, she added,

usually lasts for three days.

FILIPINOS URGED TO GET THE JAB

Experts are urging Filipinos and all

eligible residents in the UAE to get

vaccinated as this is the best way to

protect the entire community.

“Hindi lang ito para sa sarili ninyong

kalusugan,para sa proteksyon din ito

ng pamilya at mga tao sa paligid ninyo,”

said Oliva.

Go also said that only through

achieving herd immunity can we truly

ensure safety against the disease, and

it can only happen with the help of

vaccine.

“Huwag sayangin ang oportunidad

na maprotektahan ang sarili at ang

mga taong nakapaligid sa’yo. Kung may

pag agam-agam, consult the experts,

people who are familiar with this, or

educate yourself by reading about it.

We have to work together in order for us

to hopefully be able to get in a position

where we as a community can do more

of the things that we can do before this

pandemic started,” she said.

Meanwhile, Filipinos who already

got the shots express their utmost

gratefulness to the UAE for this

initiative.

Perdiz said that she has witnessed

the willingness of the UAE to provide

all the medical assistance that all the

residents need.

“I want to say thank you UAE! From

the bottom of my heart, I can truly say

we can defeat COVID-19 in UAE. We

are Safe!” she said.

Ayuso also recognized the relentless

efforts of the government in fighting

the pandemic, saying: “We would like

to acknowledge the continuous effort

and security measures of the UAE

government in fighting the pandemic.

Since the outbreak, we have always

felt the guidance of the authorities in

ensuring the safety and well-being of its

residents and citizens.”

Individuals not eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in UAE

Here’s the official list of those who are not eligible to take the vaccine, as

seen in the website from VPS healthcare (www.covidvaccineuae.com):

• People on Clinical Trial Vaccination are not eligible

• People with a history of severe COVID-19 who were admitted in ICU &

who needed Oxygenation are not eligible

• Pregnant women are not eligible for vaccination

• Previously severe reactions to vaccinations are not applicable

• Any vaccination taken less than 1 month ago

• Post Delivery 3 months

• Recent history of Convulsions, Epilepsy, mental illness

• Positive Urine Pregnancy Test on same day

• Go to the vaccination center near you

• Present your Emirates ID and get your token and wrist band that contains

your personal details from the receptionist.

• A nurse will check your vital signs including weight, height, pulse, and

blood pressure and ask some pertinent medical background and history

of illnesses.

• Read the consent form with all information regarding the COVID-19

vaccine and sign it.

• A doctor will then be available for consultation and information regarding

the vaccine.

• After the consultation, the resident will now move to another room to get

the COVID-19 vaccine.

• Residents will be observed for several minutes to observe any immediate

effects of the vaccine and will be allowed to leave if the patient doesn’t

experience any adverse reactions.

• All individuals who decide to get the COVID-19 vaccine in the UAE will

each get two doses. The second jab will be administered 21 days after

the first dose.

Steps on how to get COVID-19 vaccine in the UAE

Where to get vaccinated in the UAE?ABU DHABI (FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM)

Al Zafarana Diagnostic and Screening

Center

Al Bateen Healthcare Center

Al Maqta Healthcare Center

Madinat Mohamed bin Zayed Healthcare

Center

Baniyas Healthcare Center

Madinat Khalifa Healthcare

Al Falah Healthcare Center – SEHA

Al Bahia Healthcare Center

Oud Al Touba Diagnostic and Screening

Center

Al Hili Healthcare Center

Al Yahar Healthcare Center

Al Muwaiji Healthcare Center

Mezyad Healthcare Center

Neama Clinic

Al Quaa Healthcare Center

Al Hayer Healthcare Center

Sweihan Healthcare Center

Al Dhafra Modern Medical Center

Madinat Zayed Hospital

Al Gayathi New Community Hospital

Al Mirfa Hospital

Al Mizhar

Zabeel

Al Barsha

Nadd Al Hamar

Al Safa

Al Bada

Nad Al Sheba

Al Mankhool

Al Twar

Al Lisaili

Here are the other areas where Dubai

residents can get their free COVID-19

vaccines:

Union Health Centres

Hor Al Anz Health Centre

Al Qusais Health Centre

Dubai Parks & Resorts Field Hospital

Screening centres at Al Khawaneej and

Port Rashid

Emirates Specialty Hospital (22 locations)

Burjeel Network

VPS Network (2 locations)

NMC Hospitals Network (9 locations)

Delma Hospital

Al Sila Hospital

Liwa Hospital

PRIVATE CENTERS

Mediclinic Hospital – Khalifa Street

All branches of VPS company

Bareen International Hospital – Mohammed

bin Zayed City

NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS (FROM 10 AM

TO 6 PM)

Al Bateen Council in Abu Dhabi

Supervisor Council – Abu Dhabi

Al Manhal Council – Abu Dhabi

Rabdan Council – Abu Dhabi

Al Wathba Council – Abu Dhabi

Majlis Muhammad Khalaf – Abu Dhabi

Al Wathba South Council – Abu Dhabi

The Council of the First Astronaut – Abu Dhabi

Falaj Hazaa Council – Al Ain

Al-Khabisi Council – Al-Ain

The Markhaniya Council – Al Ain

Kindergarten Council – Al Ain

Majlis Zakher – Al Ain

Al-Sarooj Council – Al-Ain

Zayed City Council, Al Dhafra

Delma Council – Al Dhafra

Commodities Council – Al Dhafra

Majlis Muhammad Al-Falahi Al-Yassi – Al Dhafra

Mubarak bin Qaran-Ghayathi Council

SHARJAH

Wasit Health Center

(from 4 pm until 9 pm)

Al Dhaid Health Center

Al Lalla’eeyah Health Center

Family Health Promotion Center

Mughaidir suburb

Al-Madam Health Center

Kalba Health Center

AJMAN

Al Humaidiyah Health Center (from 9 am to

12:30 pm, and from 5pm to 8:30pm)

Mushairef Health Center

Al Hamidiyah Health Center

RAS AL KHAIMAH

Al Meireid Medical Centre (from 8am to 1pm)

Al-Jazeera Health Center

Al-Munai’i Health Center

UMM AL QUWAIN

The Home Center

Al Salamah Health Center

Falaj Al Mualla Health Center

FUJAIRAH

Mraished Health Center (from 9am to 1pm;

Friday from 4pm to 9pm)

Al-Khulaibiya Health Center

Antana Health Center

DUBAI

Rashid Hospital

Dubai Hospital

Latifa Hospital

Hatta Hospital

Uptown Mirdiff Medical Fitness Centre

Mediclinic Hospital Network (13 locations)

Three mobile units

Vaccines are also available on these primary

healthcare centers:

Here’s a list of public and private health centers across all seven emirates that provide the COVID-19 vaccine:


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concepts and most modern technology for ease of

shopping.

Lulu Group, the leading retail chain in the Middle

East and North Africa (MENA) region

is on an expansion drive and is all set

to open another 32 Hypermarkets and

Shopping Malls this year in Egypt, GCC

and Far East.

On the occasion, Yusuff Ali M.A.,

said: “We are glad to launch this year’s

first hypermarket that will provide a

world-class shopping experience to

the citizens and residents living in

Muweilah and it’s surrounding areas.

Over the years of catering to different

nationalities, we have seen the growing demand for

internationally sourced products. This is why it will

be our continuous commitment to offer high-quality

products at the most affordable prices in the market.”

“The challenges of COVID-19 are there, but I have

full faith and confidence in the visionary leadership

of this great country. It is the duty of all business

organisations to continue their expansion plans and

growth activities. This will help the economy recover

faster, in order for us to get back to our normal life

sooner,” he said.

“We are proud to be a part of UAE’s overall

development and will continue to support sustainable

development strategies. Due to the visionary

leadership, there was no food shortage and all food

stuff were easily available at affordable prices during

this global health crisis. Thanks to the leadership”

added Yusuffali.

Categories at the new store include grocery, fresh

food, meat and fish, bakery, dairy, pizza and snacks,

hot food, roastery, and a delicatessen, fashion,

health and beauty variety, household needs,

garments, footwear, electronics, home appliances,

and a vast food court with fine dining area.

The Abu Dhabi based Lulu has announced that

it is marching ahead with its expansion plans

despite the challenges faced due to COVID-19

pandemic across the world.

As part of the Lulu’s expansion plans, more than

15 new hypermarkets are lined up to be opened

in UAE alone in this year at various locations of

Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Northern Emirates.

This includes projects in Buteena, Samnan in

Sharjah, Riyadh City, Shamkha, Al Wathba in Abu

Dhabi, Silicon Oasis, Satwa, Dubai South, Souq

Warsan, Mankhool in Dubai.

Abdullah Sulthan Al Owais, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry being briefed about the new Lulu Hypermarket by Ashraf Ali MA, Executive Director of Lulu Group. Also seen are Salim MA, Director and other top officials

Abdullah Sulthan Al Owais, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry being briefed about the new Lulu Hypermarket by Ashraf Ali MA, Executive Director of Lulu Group. Also seen are Salim MA, Director and other top officials


10 OFW NEWS

PH’s COVID-19 task force discourages OFWs to come home for vacation

DOH: Vaccinated individuals should still undergo 14-day quarantine

Eight co-passengers of Pinoy who was detected with new COVID-19 variant test positive for coronavirus

The National Task Force (NTF) COVID

is still advising Overseas Filipino

Workers (OFWs) not to come home for

vacation purposes.

“Ang abiso po ay ‘wag na po tutuloy

kasi di lang po tayo ang naghihigpit.

Iniingatan po natin ang pagkalat ng

mga bagong variant na ito,” NTF

Spokesperson Retired General

Restituto Padilla told the media.

The Philippines has confirmed its first

case of UK COVID-19 variant from a

27-year-old man who had a business

trip to Dubai.

The man is a resident of Quezon City

and is currently under isolation. The

Department of Health (DOH) said that

the patient is in stable condition.

Meanwhile, Filipinos with medical

Health Secretary Francisco

Duque that individuals who were

vaccinated against COVID-19

from other countries should still

follow travel protocols, including

quarantine.

Duque was asked whether those

who have been inoculated will be

exempted from travel protocols

once the vaccination program

begins in the country in a hearing

of the House Committee on

Health.

Duque said that current policies

require vaccinated individuals

to still follow health and travel

protocols.

“Perhaps they down the road

when we can get more data

as the vaccines are rolled out

or administered to a growing

number of individuals—both

locally and internationally. But

right now the policy of the IATF,

based on the recommendation

of our experts, is that they will

continue to follow all these

existing protocols,” Duque said.

“They will not be exempted

just because they have been

vaccinated because as earlier

pointed out, it is not yet clear

Eight co-passengers of the

first confirmed case of the

new COVID-19 variant in the

Philippines, who arrived from

Dubai last January 7, have also

tested positive for coronavirus

disease (COVID-19), reported

GMA News.

The COVID-19 variant that hit

the eight passengers is yet to be

ascertained.

By Staff report

emergencies who are coming home

from countries banned due to the new

COVID-19 variant will be allowed entry.

The government, however, said

they should follow strict pandemic

protocols before giving permission to

do so.

The Philippines has so far banned

32 countries and territories which

have confirmed cases of the more

infectious UK COVID-19 variant.

A strict mandatory 14-day quarantine

for travelers from countries with

reported cases of the new variant

is imposed according to the Health

Department.

Foreign spouses of Filipinos cannot

enter the country unless it’s a medical

emergency.

nor there is an insufficient body

of evidence or data to show that

the vaccines can actually prevent

transmission,” he added.

Duque said that current COVID-19

vaccines showed that it may prevent

symptoms of the coronavirus

disease.

“But the transmission, the evidence

is not sufficient,” Duque added.

Infectious diseases expert

Edsel Salvana supported the

government’s decision.

“If we actually have a vaccine that

The Philippine Red Cross has

already sent the samples of the

eight passengers to the Philippine

Genome Center to determine

whether or not it is the highly

transmissible UK COVID-19 variant.

Last January 13, the Department

of Health (DOH) confirmed that the

new variant has entered the country.

The 29-year-old patient, who

arrived in the country with his

is proven to be 100% transmission

blocking, then anybody who is

vaccinated with it should be able

to travel freely. They don’t need

to wait for everybody kasi hindi ka

na nakakahawa,” Salvana said.

“Pero yun talaga yung problem

e. Kasi even like for Moderna,

right now, what evidence we

have, limited evidence, is

maybe it prevents two-thirds of

asymptomatic infection. May one-

third pa rin yun, so hindi pa rin

tayo makakasigurado,” he added.

partner, is a resident of Kamuning,

Quezon City. He was immediately

isolated, as well as his immediate

households and close contacts. His

partner, meanwhile, tested negative

for the virus and is now undergoing

strict quarantine protocols.

The X-ray result of the patient

later showed that he has

pneumonia.

In a media interview, Dr. Rolly

DFA

Cruz, Head of the Quezon City

Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit,

said that upon the patient’s transfer

to the Hope Quarantine Facility, he

started to experience coughing.

Cruz added that, at present, the

man is being given antibiotics and

other medication for his pneumonia.

On January 15, the Philippines

expanded its travel curbs for

foreigners entering the country,

adding the UAE and Hungary on the

list of countries whose travelers will

not be allowed entry.

Filipinos are exempt from this

travel ban, which took effect last

January 17. However, Filipino

passengers will have to adhere to

strict COVID-19 protocols.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry

Roque said in a statement sent to

reporters: “Foreign passengers

coming from or who have been

to the UAE and Hungary within

fourteen (14) days immediately

preceding arrival in the Philippines

shall be prohibited from entering

the country effective January 17,

2021, 12:01 AM, Manila time until

January 31, 2021.”

Roque added: “Filipino citizens

coming from, or who have been

to these two countries, within

14 days immediately preceding

arrival in the Philippines,

including those arriving after

January 17, 2021, 12:01AM (Manila

time), shall be allowed to enter

the Philippines. However, they

shall be required to undergo an

absolute facility-based 14-day

quarantine period, even if they

obtain a negative RT-PCR test

result.”

For unaccompanied minor

Filipino passengers coming

from countries where travel

restrictions are in place due to

the new variants of COVID-19,

shall not be allowed boarding by

the airlines until January 31, 2021,

except minors returning through

the repatriation program of the

national government.

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14 ENTERTAINMENT

‘ASAP Natin’ To to air on TV 5 – report Fake reports on pool legend Efren “Bata” Reyes’ passing swirl

Kapamilya’s Sunday noontime

variety show ASAP Natin ‘To will

air on the Kapatid network TV 5

Legendary player Efren “Bata” Reyes is

alive and well.

The family of Reyes issued the clarification

after news about the Filipino sports icon’s

supposed death circulated on social media.

To debunk the malicious news, Reyes’

daughter Chelo morning posted a video of

his father having a good time in their home

watching an NBA game between the Dallas

Mavericks and the Milwaukee Bucks, a

report by spin.ph said.

“Okay lang ako (I am fine),” the 66-year-old

Reyes blurted in the video.

Chelo said he had just taken his breakfast

starting January 24.

The decision comes after the

Kapatid network cancelled its Sunday

musical variety show topbilled by

Piolo Pascual, Maja Salvador called

‘Sunday Noontime Live’.

In a report on Pep.ph, the airing

of the Kapamilya program on

TV 5 is part of the two networks’

partnership in the coming days

ahead.

Brightlight Productions CEO

Albee Benitez, invited the public to

watch out for the “season enders”

of its Sunday shows, Sunday

Noontime Live or SNL and the gag

show Sunday Kada last January 16.

“Sunday Noontime Live (SNL)’s

delightful run is about to end, and

we await future endeavors from its

outstanding stars and phenomenal

newcomers,” Benitez said in a

statement.

“Sunday Kada will explore new

locales, exciting locations and

more laughs in the near future,” the

statement added.

Celebrity hosts of the noontime

show were former big talents of the

Kapamilya network, but transferred

last year after ABS-CBN failed to

renew its franchise.

when she posted the video.

Reyes’ family assured that the multi-titled

pool player is in good condition. The family

likewise lambasted the people behind the

fake news.

“To those who shared and read the

news that my father has died, please don’t

believe it. That’s fake news. To those who

spread the fake news, we will leave it up to

God,” said Chelo.

Reyes is a winner of over 70 international

titles and is the first cue artists to win

world championships in two different pool

disciplines.

TV shows ‘Sunday Noontime Live’, ‘Sunday Kada’ bid goodbye

The ex-partner of Jomari Yllana took to

social media to call out the actor-turned-

politician for alleged lack of support to

his children.

Per report by philstar.com, Joy Reyes

revealed in a lengthy Facebook post

that the “Gwapings” actor has been

neglecting their electric bills for several

months already.

“But the terrible part of this gross,

gross negligence is a father’s lack of

apathy towards his own children. That is

totally sickening!” Joy wrote.

Reyes went on to urge Yllana’s

followers to him his children are

“sweating in the dark.”

“Since he blocked all means of

communication, to those who know

this guy, Kindly inform this ‘Honorable’

COUNCILOR of District 1 PARANAQUE

Two shows produced by

TV5 block timer Brightlight

Productions aired their final on

January 17.

In a January 16 statement,

Brightlight Productions CEO

Albee Benitez, invited the public

to watch out for the “season

enders” of its Sunday shows

— the musical-variety program

Sunday Noontime Live or SNL

and the gag show Sunday Kada.

“Sunday Noontime Live (SNL)’s

delightful run is about to end

and we await future endeavors

from its outstanding stars and

phenomenal newcomers,”

Benitez’s statement read per a

report by latestchika.com.

“Sunday Kada will explore new

locales, exciting locations and

more laughs in the near future,”

he added.

SNL was headlined by Piolo

Pascual, Maja Salvador, Catriona

Gray, Jake Ejercito and Ricci

Rivero, while Sunday Kada is

top-billed by Jayson Gaiza,

Wacky Kiray, Maxine Medina,

Miles Ocampo, Ritz Azul, Daniel

Matsunaga, Badji Mortiz, Josh

By Calvin Cordova

Former partner accuses Jomari Yllana of neglecting children

JOMARI YLLANA that his children are

sweating in the dark & this is making

it worse for Fangio who’s been having

fever for a few days now,” Reyes said.

Reyes also asked Jomari to stop

causing further trouble to her and their

kids.

“No matter what you do, because

of your selfish choices in life, you will

never be the one who will be by their

side every single minute of every single

day to come to their aid when they

need it. So the least you can do is to

STOP causing further trouble to the only

parent doing it all!” she said.

In the same philstar.com report, Yllana

replied to a social media user, which his

former partner shared on Facebook.

Reyes countered that Yllana was just

trying to “discredit the truth.”

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Colet and Jerome Ponce.

On the other hand, the Beauty

Gonzalez-RK Bagatsing series I Got

You came to an end last December

10, but Brightlight re-aired its

last episode purportedly due to

audience’s request.

Brightlight’s noontime show Lunch

Out Loud (LOL) hosted by Billy

Crawford, Bayani Agbayani, Alex

Gonzaga and KC Montero, among

others, will continue airing on the

Kapatid network from Mondays

through Saturdays, 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Other Brightlight productions that

will continue airing are the Saturday

afternoon shows Rated K of veteran

broadcaster Korina Sanchez-Roxas

and Oh My Dad! of Ian Veneracion

and Dimples Romana.

Benitez assured their followers

that Brightlight Productions will

present new shows in the days

to come.

“We are truly grateful for all

your support, which inspires

us to create new and exciting

programs. Brighter days continue

as we collaborate with TV5 and

our other industry partners.

We cannot wait to share news

on upcoming shows from your

partner in quality entertainment,”

Benitez said.


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Alex Gonzaga, Mikee Morada now married

YouTube vlogger Alex Gonzaga

officially confirmed that she’s now

married with boyfriend Mikee

Morada last November 2020.

Gonzaga opened up by

explaining why she has not

uploaded contents in the recent

weeks. She also gathered some

questions on her Instagram account

from her fans.

“Kasama namin kayo ni Mikee sa

simula palang ng relasyon naman.

We grow together,” she said.

And when asked if when are they

getting married, Alex said that they

have already been married last year.

“Kasal na po kami ni Mikee. Isa na

po akong misis, Misis Morada na po

By Trisha Tan

ako,” Alex said.

Alex said that the location of their

vlog was the same place where the

solemn ceremony took place last

November.

“We want to keep to ourselves

for a little while,” she said.

“We’re so happy. Nakakatabi ko

na po siya matulog sa kwarto ko.

Papakita ko rin sa inyo soon ang

mga bagay na iyan,” she added.

Alex tells netizens no to give up

on love, and God answers prayers

in His time.

The YouTube sensation assured

her fans that she will continue to

update them on their journey as a

newly married couple.

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Veteran actress Nova Villa

has been conferred with the Pro

Ecclesia et Pontifice medal, the

highest award given by the Pope

to lay people.

According to a report by Veritas

846, the actress received the

award last January 14 at the San

Lorenzo Ruiz Parish in Quezon City.

“Yung ambisyon kong mag-

artista became a mission, lahat ng

ginagawa ko sa showbiz ay may

kaakibat na misyon,” the actress

said in an interview.

The actress did not expect that she

will receive the award.

“Bukal sa puso ko yung anything na

ginagawa ko for God; I’m happy to do

it kahit mahirap,” she said.

Novaliches Bishop Roberto Gaa

said that awardees should continue

spreading the gospel to his or her

community after their cognition.

“Ang Papal award ay tatak ng

paglilingkod sa simbahan na may

kaakibat na malaking responsibilidad;

They are shining example sana

paano mamuhay bilang kristiyano,”

Gaa said.

On Instagram, Aiai delas Alas,

who also received the Papal award

in 2016, congratulated the 73-year-

old actress.

“We are very happy and rejoicing

with you (my co-Papal awardee),”

said delas Alas in her post,

accompanied by a slide show of

photos taken when Villa received

the award.

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