Senatorial aspirant Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Tuesday said he is looking forward to continue pursuing meaningful legislation that would help resolve the Philippine’s woes in the healthcare system should he win in the May 2022 elections. Ejercito, who is running for the Senate under the...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that it is not right to compare the infamous Dengvaxia controversy with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination being conducted every single day. Manila Zoo pediatric vaccination (PHOTO COURTESY OF MPIO/ MANILA BULLETIN) "Hindi tama na ating...
St. Luke’s introduces COVID-19 home care services for corporate patients In response to the growing demands for accessible medical care during the pandemic, St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) is now offering Care@Home services to assist companies in providing quality COVID-19-related care to...
Understanding the role of nutrition and immunity in heart health An estimated 17 million people die of cardiovascular disease every year. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms that it is the leading cause of death worldwide. Cardiovascular disease affects the entire circulatory system...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Monday, Feb. 7 that the majority of those who have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were unvaccinated. Hospital staff take out a body from an ambulance at a mortuary in New Delhi on May 24, 2021, as India passes more than 300,000 deaths from...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported 6,835 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Monday, Feb. 7. A police officer checks the vaccination cards of passengers at a jeepney stop in Divisoria, Manila on Jan. 14, 2022 in line with the implementation of the Department of Transportation’s “No...
Nothing will prevent the country from de-escalating to the lowest alert level status if coronavirus disease (COVID-19) would continuously decrease, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Monday, Feb. 7. A police officer checks the vaccination cards of passengers at a jeepney stop in...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III clarified on Monday, Feb. 7 that parental consent cannot be replaced when it comes to vaccinating children ages five to 11. (Screenshot from PTV Facebook live / MANILA BULLETIN) He made the statement on the first day of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination...
DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN Classes in public schools resumed on Monday, Feb. 7 after the mid-year break according to the Department of Education (DepEd). Based on the School Year (SY) 2021-2022 Calendar, the mid-year break for students in public schools nationwide was scheduled from Feb. 2 to 5. The...
DOH The Philippines posted 8,361 more coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Sunday, Feb. 6. This was the sixth day in a row that the country has recorded below 10,000 cases since it experienced a surge in infections last Januarywhich was driven by the Omicron coronavirus variant. Based on the...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The Philippines is ready to start its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination drive for its younger population aged five to 11 starting on Monday, Feb. 7. The...
While health experts are optimistic, Malacañang said health experts in the country are still cautious about treating the coronavirus (COVID-19) like the common seasonal flu and that they prefer to take it one step at a time. (Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Cabinet Secretary Karlo...
