The government needs another P20 billion to fund COVID-19 vaccine procurement this year and P90 billion for next year, officials leading the pandemic response told senators Thursday night. 

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the department cannot recommend mixing vaccine brands due to lack of sufficient evidence to support it.

The Department of Tourism on Friday expressed support for the proposal of the National Task Force against COVID-19 (NTF) to build a temporary mega-vaccination center in a property of Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) in Parañaque City.

Globe reported a net income of P7.3 billion, an improvement of 11% year-on-year. Core net income improved a bigger 13% to P7.4 billion. 

More than a year into the COVID-19 crisis, the senator said hospitals are still overwhelmed and conditions are "hell on earth" for healthcare workers.