Stopgap eyed as PH still lacks unified vax cards

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.       Stopgap eyed as PH still lacks unified vax cards The lack of a common or unified vaccination card is starting to cause problems especially for inoculated Filipinos seeking to travel abroad, including overseas workers.    Inquirer Plus starts at P149/month   COA finds fault in DOH spending​ The Commission on Audit (COA) has strongly rebuked the Department of Health (DOH) for the deficiencies in its use of P67.323 billion in COVID-19 funds, which undermined the timely and efficient response to the pandemic during the first year of the national emergency.   ISKO’S CORNER Cash aid distribution to tide the poor over during the lockdown proceeds as scheduled in Manila on Wednesday, with residents lining up at Parola Compound in the city’s Tondo district, even with Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno’’ Domagoso lately finding himself in President Duterte’s crosshairs. —Richard A. Reyes   Visit INQShop   New arrest order out vs ex-Palawan gov PUERTO PRINCESA CITY --- The Palawan Regional Trial Court (RTC) has ordered the arrest of former Gov. Joel Reyes for allegedly ordering the killing of broadcaster Dr. Gerry Ortega, reviving his trial for the murder of the environmentalist a decade ago.   Take our news quiz!   Opinion:  Misguided measure ​ After much wrangling and back and forth, a reconciled bill that seeks to modernize and strengthen the Bureau of Fire Protection is now up for President Duterte’s signature. Its most arresting provision: It seeks to arm 2,282 firefighters across the country.   Learn more   SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | VIBER INSTAGRAM | LINKEDIN | SUGGEST     © 2021 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe