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China Refuses To Accept Return Of Donated Sinopharm Vaccine

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BEIJING, China (The Adobo Chronicles, Beijing Bureau) – Facing criticism for his decision to be vaccinated with the Chinese vaccine Sinopharm, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is trying to do some damage control

Duterte received flak for being inoculated with a vaccine that has not yet been given Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by his own Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

The first dose received by Duterte came from the 1,000 doses of the vaccine donated to the Philippines by China.

In a telephone call made to China’s President Xi Jin Ping, Duterte asked that he return 998 doses of the donated vaccine. He has received one dose and would like to retain another for his second dose.

Xi, however, said China’s policy for donated items is “no return, no exchange.” He added though that the Philippines can go ahead and throw away all the doses since they were all expired anyway.

That includes the first dose received by Duterte.

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In Baguio City, Pets Must Observe Minimum Health Protocols

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BAGUIO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Baguio Bureau) – As part of Baguio City’s no-nonsense efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the City Council has proposed strict health protocols for pets entering establishments like malls, groceries and restaurants.

A proposed new ordinance was passed on first reading by the city council, mandating pets to wear PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) when brought inside public venues. Diapers will become mandatory under this proposal.

Meanwhile, a city councilor who remains unnamed for now is planning to propose amendments to the ordinance requiring pets to wear face masks and face shields, in addition to being temperature screened. They must also maintain a one meter distance from their owners.

The councilor told The Adobo Chronicles that since most pet owners consider their animals as their children, there is no reason for their pets to be exempted from minimum health protocols.

All for one, one for all.