Focus is on the vaccination of children aged five to 11 years old. When will their vaccination start? Should parents’ consent be mandatory? Read on for more guidance.

This early, the Department of Education (DepEd) has opined that there will be no going back to the usual face-to-face classes of old, given the continuous threat posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 infections continue to decline – steadily – with new infections reported at below 10,000 for the fourth straight day.

These are among the top stories this Saturday morning, Feb. 5, 2022.


READY FOR KIDS – A worker adjusts a standee of a cartoon character, which is among the dozens of colorful decorations that have been set up at the Fil Oil Flying V Arena in San Juan City ahead of the vaccination of five- to 11-year-old children slated to push through on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. Pediatric vaccination was originally scheduled Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, but had to be rescheduled due to logistical problems. (Mark Balmores)
  1. PH COVID-19 Update
PH's COVID-19 cases ‘steadily’ declining; new infections stay below 10K for 4th straight day
COVID-19 vaccines for kids aged 5-11 to be distributed in vax sites on Feb. 5—DOH exec
DOH says COVID-19 vaccination for kids not mandatory but reiterates safety of vaccines
PH a step closer to vaccinating 5 to 11 year old kids vs COVID-19 as jabs arrive
  • From the Palace
'No intrigues please': Malampaya deal above board, says Duterte
  • #MatalinongBoto

Presidential race

De Guzman

'The next president? It should be me' – Ka Leody

Domagoso

Isko vows quality education in public schools amid the pandemic

Lacson

Lacson says he fits all the qualifications needed for the presidency

Marcos

Bongbong skips KBP forum, attends another interview instead

Robredo

Granting of franchise to 'online sabong' operators needs thorough discussion — Robredo
Robredo bats for modernization of agri sector to compete with importers
Robredo: This 2022, the last man standing will still be a woman
'Full disclosure of gov't deals to be observed; passage of FOI bill urgent' — Robredo
'Open debate on runoff elections, pass anti-dynasty law' — Robredo
Robredo vows to decongest jails by changing approach to 'drug war'
Robredo won't sign Boracay island dev't bill if enacted into law during her watch

Senatorial race

Honasan now part of UniTeam's senatorial ticket

Other election-related reports

Comelec Campaign Committee holds first coordination meeting
  • New nutritionists, dieticians
Oathtaking of new nutritionists, dietitians set on Feb. 18
  • Typhoon Odette
Command, Communication, Control: PH’s pandemic response amid onslaught of ‘Odette’
  • Business Corner
Dominguez to tax managers: Stop finding ‘loopholes’
PBCOM gets universal banking license
  • Education Corner
No going back to 'pure' face-to-face classes — DepEd
Add’l funds may be given to expansion schools for face-to-face classes, DepEd says
No shortage of vaccinated teachers to handle face-to-face classes — DepEd
  • Judicial Corner
OSG to BFAR, NTC: ‘Obey trial court ruling vs installation of monitor system in fishing vessels’
OMB asked to file graft charges vs. DOE Sec. Cusi, 10 others, on Malampaya deal
  • Legislative Corner
Review of deputation process sought to curb extortion, abuses by traffic enforcers
How should Duterte decide on vape bill? Marcoleta, Cayetano air opposite views
Sen. De Lima’s mom afflicted with COVID-19, severe pneumonia
  1. Religious Corner
Cubao diocese says Sabanal no longer a Catholic priest
  1. Metro Roundup
Fire hits Russian Embassy in Makati
Mayor Isko makes it to Tatler Asia’s list of ‘Most Influential Asians’
Marikina City pushes school-based COVID-19 vaccination drive for kids aged 5-11
Red Cross food truck feeds 150 in Malabon
Mandaluyong City to start COVID-19 vaccination for kids aged 5-11 on Feb. 8
  1. Provincial Roundup
DPWH chief bares more infra projects in Zamboanga Peninsula
Quezon town offers double pay for single employees on Valentine’s Day
One-stop-shop for animal care and welfare opens in Sorsogon
12 bar examinees test positive for COVID-19 in Zamboanga City

Source: Manila Bulletin (https://mb.com.ph/2022/02/05/mb-daily-news-update-669/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mb-daily-news-update-669)