DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reported more than 10,000 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Thursday, Oct. 7. There were 10,019 people who were confirmed to have contracted the viral illness, bringing the country’s cumulative tally of cases to 2,632,881. Of the total cases, 4.4...
They have a show on weekends Parenting has become more challenging in the new normal. It could be more mentally stressful than physically tiring. And so knowing the appropriate approach to kids in this unexpected transition is very necessary to avoid a more complicated situation. To provide useful...
Scenes along the street going to the densely-populated area of Baranagy 23C in Davao City, a village that was previously placed under 14-day lockdown. (Keith Bacongco/Manila Bulletin) The Department of Health (DOH) said that the data used in Nikkei's COVID-19 Recovery Index was when the country was...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Thursday, Oct. 7, that the number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the Philippines is already declining. “We are confirming that the cases are declining,” said DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire during...
Talk to the People Oct 7, 2021 The Department of Health (DOH) has asked President Duterte to approve an administrative order to allow it to release the meals, accommodation, and transportation (MAT) allowances of health workers. DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the provision of MAT...
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (Malacañang photo) The One Hospital Command Center (OHCC), the country's hospital referral system, has been receiving fewer callsa sign that cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are starting to decline, the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH Secretary...
DOH The Philippines reported 9,868 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Based on the latest case bulletin, the country's cumulative case total increased to 2,622,917, with 4.3 percent or 112,807 are active cases or patients still sick. Of the active cases, 76.7 percent...
Food and Drug Administration The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sought the opinion of the Department of Health (DOH) on the possible use of self-administered test kits for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). FDA Director-General Rolando Enrique Domingo said that currently there's no approved...
You can call me a ‘previvor’ By Clarissa De La Paz FIGHTING AT THE HOSPITAL Clockwise from top left: The author, Clarissa resting after her six-hours of prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, Clarissa still groggy after her biopsy a day after her surgery, and Clarissa (middle) with her cousin Oly...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar spent his last day with the agency doing what he does best – work. The 43-year old Villar, who announced Monday that he is resigning from his position effective Wednesday after five years with the department, led the inspection...
MARK BALMORES/MANILA BULLETIN The Department of Health (DOH) reported that the country's new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases fell below 10,000 on Tuesday, Oct. 5for the first time since Aug. 10. The DOH said that 9,055 new patients tested positive for COVID-19. It was on Aug. 10 that the...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat urged tourism establishments anew to apply for the government's Safety Seal program to gain back the trust of tourists to travel again and help in the safe revival of the industry amid the pandemic. Safety Seal (FILE PHOTO) "The Safety...
