A man walks past a mural on a fence of an elementary school that serves as a health protocol reminder among residents in Davao City. Local authorities are now intensifying its awareness campaign to stem the surging COVID-19 cases in the city. (Keith Bacongco) There should be no room for complacency...
“Better Days” Senator Sonny Angara Three years ago, President Duterte signed into law Republic Act No. 11036 or the Mental Health Act, which we co-authored and helped pass along with my colleagues Senators Tito Sotto, JV Ejercito, Joel Villanueva, Risa Hontiveros, Loren Legarda, Antonio...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Saturday, June 26, that it will unveil its three major health research projects under the disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation (DRR-CCA) program of its Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD). (DOST)...
DOH/MB The country has recorded 6,871 more coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Saturday, June 26, bringing the cumulative total to 1,391,911. The newly detected cases brought the active cases nationwide to 53,447, the Department of Health (DOH) reported. Of the active cases 89.4 percent are...
Students, faculty members, and staff of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as limited face-to-face classes begin. (Photo from ASMPH) A total of 537 clerks, interns, students, and faculty members of the ASMPH...
The Department of Health (DOH) said that the country's target of achieving herd immunity against COVID-19 may be reached by the end of 2021 or early next year. (UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) However, this goal is still dependent on the country’s vaccine supply. To achieve this goal, the Philippines...
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) joined the nation Friday, June 25 in mourning the passing of former President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III even as it cited the significant role he played in championing reproductive health (RH) in the country. (Mark Balmores / File...
DOH/MB The country’s running tally of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases grew to 1,385,053 after the DOH confirmed 6,812 new infections on Friday, June 25. Of the total cases, 55,293 were active, the DOH said in its latest case bulletin. Majority or 90.8 percent of patients still undergoing...
The government is committed to look after the welfare of the country's health workers, and provide them with supplies needed to combat the pandemic, President Duterte said Thursday. President Rodrigo Duterte deliver a speech during the ceremonial signing of several laws in Malacañang on June 24,...
DOH/MB The Department of Health (DOH) reported 6,043 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases nationwide on Thursday, June 24. Based on its latest data, the country's active infections stood at 51,410. Of this figure, 90.6 percent were mild, 4.5 percent were asymptomatic, two percent were severe,...
Top officials dealing with the Philippine's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response received on Thursday, June 24, additional two million doses of Sinovac which is seen to boost the national government;s free vaccination program. Health Secretary Francisco Duque and vaccine czar Secretary Carlito...
DOH/MB The Philippines recorded 4,353 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total tally to 1,372,232, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Based on the latest case bulletin, the number of active cases is at 49,862, which is equivalent to 3.6 percent of the country's cumulative tally. Of the...
