Criminal and administrative complaints have been filed against Pasig City Mayor Victor Ma. Regis "Vico" N. Sotto and two others before the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) for allegedly giving a 100 percent tax discount to Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. Complainant Ethelmart Austria Cruz asked the OMB...
As it prepares for an anticipated increase in leptospirosis cases in the coming weeks, the Department of Health (DOH) assured on Monday, Aug. 12, that a surge response plan is already in place and that there is no current shortage of hospital beds. (ARNOLD QUIZOL / MANILA BULLETIN) “Hindi...
In light of the concerning rise in dengue cases nationwide, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Sunday, Aug. 11, that it is intensifying its efforts to ensure that blood and medical assistance are promptly accessible to those in need. (PRC / Manila Bulletin) PRC Chairman and Chief...
To help strengthen its workforce following an influx of leptospirosis patients due to the onslaught of Typhoon Carina, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday, Aug. 9, dispatched a nursing team and volunteers to the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI). (Photo from Philippine Red...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Aug. 9, advised leptospirosis patients to seek treatment at nearby hospitals with equal capability. Flooding situation at Taft Avenue and UN Avenue in Manila on July 24, 2024. (NOEL B. PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) In a public health advisory, the DOH noted...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced a "Code White Alert" in all its regional offices nationwide on Wednesday, July 24, and confirmed an increase in leptospirosis cases in seven regions. Flood situation at Taft and UN Ave in Manila as of 9 a.m. on July 24, 2024. (NOEL B. PABALATE / MANILA...
Photo from Pixabay By ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 16 said the Philippines has experienced a significant increase in dengue cases this year, marking a 19 percent rise compared to the same period last year. Based on the latest DOH data, from Jan. 1 to June 29,...
In line with its efforts to ensure the well-being of Filipino learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Tuesday, July 9, that it has addressed almost 3,000 concerns and calls for action since establishing its hotline. (Photo from Unsplash) "Ensuring your well-being has been and...
More than 500 volunteers from the Muntinlupa City Government, partner agencies, and private companies conducted a simultaneous cleanup activity to prevent the spread of dengue. Under the “Dengue, ‘Di Pwede!” campaign, they collected over 110 sacks of solid waste from streets, canals,...
As it continues to monitor dengue cases in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public that no available treatment for dengue has been proven effective and backed by studies. (Photo from Pixabay) “There is currently no definitive treatment regimen for dengue,” said DOH...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, June 11, called for stronger vigilance against dengue by killing mosquitoes and eliminating their breeding grounds. Photo from Pixabay While it continues to observe a "plateau" in the epidemic curve of dengue cases in the country, DOH cautioned the public...
The Muntinlupa City government is encouraging residents in different barangays to join clean-up drives to prevent the spread of dengue. “Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is endemic to the Philippines. It affects people of all ages. Its severe form, dengue hemorrhagic...
