Thread by @cnnphilippines

THREAD: Acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles holds a virtual media briefing from Davao.

Updates by our digital producers @mrvinceangelo and @pplmanuel

@mrvinceangelo @pplmanuel Nograles recaps President Rodrigo Duterte's state of calamity declaration on regions severely impacted by Typhoon Odette to fast-track the release of response funds

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@mrvinceangelo @pplmanuel Nograles says President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to visit Siargao and Dinagat Islands this afternoon

@mrvinceangelo @pplmanuel Nograles thanks Metro Manila mayors for approving a supplemental ₱100M budget aiding areas gravely hit by the typhoon. He also expresses gratitude to countries who extended assistance to victims

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Citing DOH Sec. Francisco Duque III, 84 LGUs cancelled their vaccination efforts in light of Typhoon #OdettePH. Most of them are situated in Regions 4B, 6, 8, and Caraga

Nograles reports 102.99 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered nationwide as of Dec. 21. Of this number, 45.28 million are already fully vaccinated, which is 58.7% of the target population

Nograles recaps the approval of the shorter waiting time between the second/last COVID-19 dose and boosters effective today, Dec. 22

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The country received 9.49 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this Dec. 18-21, recaps Nograles.

Nograles cites the improvement in business confidence for the next 12 months based on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' recent survey

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On calls to veto the proposed Vape Bill - which seeks to make vape products available to 18 year olds. Palace: Ayaw muna natin pangunahan kung ano magiging desisyon ng pangulo. Hindi pa nakakarating sa amin ang final version na ratified ng both houses ng Congress.

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Acting DBM chief Tina Canda says they hope Duterte will sign the proposed 2022 budget before year-end: Siguro it's between after Christmas until the 29th.

Nograles on national COVID-19 vaccine drive: We'll continue to stick with the 54 million target by end of 2021.

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Nograles: We are sensitive to the realities on the ground. We will adjust accordingly, but we are mindful also that we still need to fight this pandemic through COVID-19 vaccination.

Nograles: Before the declaration of state of calamity, we need to have a full assessment of the extent of damage done by the typhoon. But local government units affected by Typhoon #OdettePH can immediately declare a state of calamity within their respective jurisdiction.

Nograles reminds a price freeze must be in effect with the declaration of state of calamity in areas affected by Typhoon #OdettePH.

Nograles says the Palace still hasn't received the enrolled budget for 2022: We'll continue to monitor Malacañang records if darating ba within the day, today, or tomorrow.

Nograles on Duterte's recent face shield remark: 'Yung Alert Level 2 guidelines natin clearly state wearing face shields is voluntary except in healthcare settings. 'Yung sinabi niya kagabi is just a reminder to people it's voluntary

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Nograles echoes Duterte, says wearing face shields supposedly allows additional protection against COVID-19

DBM OIC Canda: Ang pag-augment ng QRF, kinukuha sa main NDRF. Once na ma-critical level yan, nirrequest ng agency 'yan and automatically we release the amount.

Will Duterte sign the proposed ₱5.024-T budget for 2022 this Dec. 28?

Nograles: We will give you a more definitive date as we continue to monitor with Malacañang records kung kailan dadating 'yung final version ng budget.