Who do we blame for COVID-19 surge?

Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Frontliners to gov’t: Stop blaming people for COVID-19 surge

Health experts call on the government and business leaders to stop blaming the public for supposedly disregarding protocols. On Tuesday, March 16, they appeal for measures to ensure the safety of Filipinos instead.

PH signs supply deal for 30 million doses of Novavax vaccine

The Philippine government signs a deal securing 30 million doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr on Tuesday, March 16, says they will most likely arrive in the 3rd or 4th quarter of 2021.

Skyway 3 to remain open, says Ramon Ang

San Miguel Corporation president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang clarifies Tuesday, March 16, Skyway 3 will remain open.

‘No’ votes win in Palawan plebiscite

Palawan remains one province. The Commission on Elections’ Provincial Plebiscite Board of Canvassers proclaims Tuesday, March 16, the ‘no’ vote wins in the plebiscite.

Netflix scores 35 Oscar nominations in one year

Netflix Inc lands 35 Academy Award nominations for 16 films, including Mank and The Trial of the Chicago 7. It leads a pack of streaming services offering movies at home while the coronavirus pandemic shut theaters. – Rappler.com