Medical experts on Monday, Jan. 24, urged President Rodrigo Duterte to veto the controversial Vape Bill, reiterating that the measure could bring harm to the public, especially the youth and children. (Unsplash) The controversial Senate Bill 2239 or the Vaporized Nicotine Product bill seeks to...
DOH The Philippines on Sunday, Jan. 23, announced 29,828 more cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Majority of the fresh cases were still detected in the National Capital Region, Calabarzon, and Central Luzon, the Department of Health (DOH) said in its latest case update. So far, the country...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The Department of Health (DOH) said “accidents” may occur during the conduct of vaccination. This was the reminder of DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire...
(Mark Balmores / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) reported 30,552 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Saturday, Jan. 22. Active COVID-19 cases nationwide stood at 280,619, the DOH's latest case bulletin showed. Of the active cases, 8,591 are asymptomatic, 267,236...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) once again reminded the public not to get complacent when it comes to the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire made this statement after OCTA Research Group fellow Fr. Nicanor Austriaco...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged the public not to hold social gatherings or family reunions during the celebration of the Chinese New Year on Feb. 1 to prevent the further rise in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that such activities...
Photo courtesy: Department of Health World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative Dr. Rabindra Abeyasinghe was conferred with the Order of the Golden Heart by the Philippine government, through the Department of Health (DOH). The Order of the Golden Heart is an award given to...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reminded local government units (LGUs) and other organizations not to include prescription medicines in their COVID-19 homecare kits that they are distributing. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that this move may cause more harm than good to a...
60715 The Department of Health (DOH) encouraged the public to wear two masks to better protect themselves against the threat of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “To further prevent virus transmission and mutation, choose the right mask for additional protection. Double masking is encouraged to...
Buildings stand illuminated at night in the Makati district of Manila, the Philippines. Photographer: Hannah Reyes Morales/Bloomberg FILE) The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Friday, Jan. 21, that 32,744 more people have been infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The new cases...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) There should be sufficient data first before the government will allow the administration of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for children, the Department of Health...
The Mandaluyong City local government said on Thursday, Jan. 20, that it will continue to distribute COVID-19 Health Recovery Kits to its residents as the city grapples with the new wave of infections driven by the more transmissible Omicron and Delta variants. Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos...
