The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, July 14, reaffirmed the importance of all its regulations and policies implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, after the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed three petitions against these. *(MB file photo)* In a statement, Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa said that...
With Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa now as Department of Health (DOH) chief, Camarines Sur Representative Luis Raymunnd “LRay” Villafuerte said he hopes healthcare workers (HCWs) and non-HCWs who played a crucial role during the Covid-19 pandemic will finally receive their unpaid health...
Vice President Sara Duterte said on Thursday, May 4, that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic was an eye-opener for the country’s public health system. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks at the opening ceremony of the 49th Midyear Convention of the Philippine College of Surgeons held at SMX...
Reverting to the old April and May summer break in schools is not as simple as it sounds, said President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos on Monday, April 24, in response to a proposal coming from a legislator and groups of concerned parents. Lakan Dula Elementary School in Tondo, Manila holds dry...
There would be no need to import goods if the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are strong enough to address the demands of the local market, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos said on Wednesday, April 19. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from Presidential Communications...
CLINICAL MATTER As the Covid-19 pandemic winds down and people go about their daily lives, the question that many people are asking is,” Can this happen again?” A new pandemic occurring is not a question of if but a question of when. There are things that can be done to delay the next pandemic...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, Feb. 13 a total of 1,101 new Covid-19 cases were recorded during the past week. DOH/MB In its weekly case bulletin, DOH said that the daily average cases are currently at 157 which is 9 percent higher than the cases on Jan. 30 to Feb. 5. DOH...
The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Monday, Feb. 27 a total of 832 new Covid-19 cases that were recorded during the past week. Department of Health (DOH) (MANILA BULLETIN) In its weekly case bulletin, DOH said that the daily average cases are currently at 119 which is seven percent lower...
As the Covid-19 pandemic may have worsened the mental health concerns of Filipino youth, BHW Party-list Rep. Angelica Natasha Co on Monday, Feb. 20, raised concern on the “burgeoning number” of suicide attempts among Filipino teens and the challenges the government faces in implementing the...
Recognizing the learning gaps brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, newly installed Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Council President Vice President Sara Duterte promised to fight the education challenges and work on programs to address the learning losses. Vice...
Independent OCTA Research Group on Sunday, Jan. 29, warned of the increasing seven-day Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila. OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David, in a tweet on Sunday, disclosed that after a series of decline, Metro Manila’s Covid-19 positivity rate has once again “inched up.” “...
A local health expert said there is a possibility that the global health emergency declaration for Covid-19 pandemic will soon be lifted. The World Health Organization (WHO) has started its discussion whether the Covid-19 pandemic still qualifies as a public health emergency of international...
