pixabay Following the detection of Omicron subvariant BQ.1, the Department of Health (DOH) said that the Philippines’ healthcare utilization rate remains at low-risk category. “The DOH assured that the country’s healthcare utilization rate remains at low risk.” the state health agency said...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN Over 700 individuals participated in the “Manileñas Unity Walk for a Safe and VAW-free City, Starts with Me” conducted by the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) as part of the country's annual 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW) and their children....
Leaders of various nations have accepted the important role of science and technology, along with innovation, in achieving economic growth and making the lives of their constituents better. Having a genuine concern for national development, President Marcos took the opportunity at the opening...
Raising the awareness of the citizens on what they can do to about climate change is a big factor in mitigating the effects of climate change. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), every year observes Climate Consciousness Week “to create awareness on global warming and...
DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire speaks to members of the media during the first face-to-face press briefing after two years at the DOH Central Office in Manila on Wednesday, July 20. (MB Photo: Noel Pabalate) The Department of Health (DOH) assured employees of the Research Institute...
Japan government donation turn over ceremony on Nov. 25, 2022 at the Lung Center of the Philippines. (Photo courtesy: DOH Official Facebook Page) The Philippines has received cold chain and medical equipment from the Japanese government to aid the country’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. A...
A total of 10 awards were bagged by students from Philippine Science High School - Central Mindanao Campus (PSHS-CMC) in Balo-i, Lanao del from three international mathematics and physics contests this November. (Photo courtesy of PSHS) According to the PSHS System, winning in the International...
Senator Imee Marcos today warned that the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) would have limited success in its campaign against fish smuggling if it overlooks online sellers. The BFAR had said it would start confiscating unauthorized fish imports on December 4 while a seasonal...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) expressed its support to Emmanuel Rufino Ledesma Jr., who was appointed by the Marcos administration as the acting president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). “We welcome the appointment of Emmanuel...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of funding for the protein-enriched copra meal (PECM) commercialization project of the Department of Agriculture. In a statement, Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman said the DBM will release P69.7 million to support the PECM...
COVID-19 virus Cases of Omicron subvariant BQ.1 of the Covid-19 virus have been detected in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday, Nov. 25. Based on the latest genome sequencing result, 14 cases of Omicron subvariant BQ.1 were found. The DOH said that 13 of which are local...
Local government units (LGUs) should optimize their increased budgets from the Mandanas-ruling in setting up plans on capital investments to address basic and growing needs of their constituents, the Cabinet official said. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said the full devolution...
