Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The country’s Covid-19 vaccine wastage is still within the acceptable threshold set by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Department of Health (DOH) said on...
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) encouraged pharmaceutical companies that have...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is eyeing an amendment of the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act in order to add more teeth against importation of animals that are harmful to local species as well as destruction of natural habitats of animals endemic in...
(UNSPLASH) Christmas is known to be a time for indulgence of food and drinks. However, the Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public, especially those with comorbidities, to eat and drink moderately. “Ngayon pag Kapaskuhan, marami sa atin ay kumakain ng mga bawal, especially yung mga lechon,...
They go to work when people are advised to stay home; brave the storm to lead people out of harm’s way; enter damaged structures to rescue trapped residents; and do what heroes do — save lives. After work is done, they are just like any worker — they go home to their families, have a meal, and...
Nurses in PPEs The Department of Health (DOH) is requesting an additional P27 billion for the provision of health emergency allowance (HEA) for medical workers. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that they are in communication with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and...
DOH There remains a possibility that the Department of Health (DOH) will recommend extending the Covid-19 State of Calamity in the country if the Public Health Emergency bill is not signed by December. “Kapag hindi naipasa iyan by December, yun pong options natin is first (If that is not passed...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set to start the accounting and mapping of the Philippine's natural resources as part of the efforts to come up with a reliable and accessible localized data in the country's fight against climate change. DENR Secretary Maria Antonia...
(UNSPLASH) The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public that consuming unhealthy food and lack of physical activity can increase a person’s risk of developing obesity. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire made the statement after the study of the Department of Science and Technology...
Shoppers flock along Ylaya in Divisoria Market on Oct. 17, 2021 at a time when Metro Manila was under alert level 3. (Photo by Ali Vicoy) The Department of Health (DOH) is set to recommend to the government’s pandemic task force the “decoupling” of restrictions from the Covid-19 Alert Level...
Barbie Forteza recently shared behind-the-scene photos taken during the groundbreaking of her new home. According to her, if there’s one thing the pandemic has taught her, it’s to plan ahead and think long-term. And now, she's proud that she's about to build her "dream home" for herself and her...
GT Capital Holdings, Inc., the Ty family’s investment arm, posted a 72 percent jump in consolidated net income to P15 billion in the first nine months of 2022 from P8.7 billion in the same period last year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its core net income...
