Moderna now allowed for ages 12-17

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

Philippines allows emergency use of Moderna vaccine on adolescents aged 12 to 17

The Philippines has amended its emergency approval of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine to cover adolescents aged 12 to 17 years old. The FDA said a thorough evaluation concluded that the vaccine was safe and effective for use among younger groups.

Duterte accuses Gordon of using Red Cross to fund his election campaigns

President Rodrigo Duterte goes for the jugular as he accuses Senator Richard Gordon of using his position at the Philippine Red Cross to fund electoral campaigns.

Makabayan bloc opposes swift termination of Duterte office’s budget briefing

Progressive lawmakers strongly object to the move of their fellow House members to quickly terminate deliberations on the 2022 budget of the Office of the President Friday, September 3.

Japan PM Suga to drop out of party election, setting stage for new prime minister

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces on Friday, September 3, he would step down, setting the stage for a new premier. His tenure is marred by an unpopular COVID-19 response and rapidly dwindling public support.

Park Seo-joon set to star in upcoming Marvel movie

Korean actor Park Seo-joon will soon be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His agency says Friday, September 3… he left South Korea to film a Marvel movie. – Rappler.com