Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (Malacañang photo) Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III said he is ready to face the House of Representatives’ inquiry over the government's handling of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response. Duque made the statement after the House...
"The wrong person resigned." Former-Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay said this following the sudden resignation of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Director General Eric Domingo on Monday, Jan. 3. "It should have been the Health Secretary for his mismanagement of the medical...
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Eric Domingo has resigned from his post. Domingo confirmed the news on Monday, Jan. 3. FDA "Yes, effective today. I believe I did my part to help during the pandemic," he said in a text message. "The FDA is now stronger, more efficient and systems...
Pfizer-BioNTech and Sinovac vaccines are expected to be administered to children ages four to 11 as part of the pediatric vaccination program before the end of 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Tuesday, Nov. 23. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) "I would think before the end of the...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public on Monday, Oct. 4, against purchasing counterfeit drug products illegally sold through various means, including online. Food and Drug Administration FDA Director-General Enrique Domingo issued the warning following the increase in demand of...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the Philippines. (FILES) In this file photo Medical workers load syringes with the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine to be administered by nurses at a vaccination site at Kedren...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) to Sputnik Light vaccine. FDA FDA Director General Eric Domingo said the EUA was granted on August 20. "It was granted last Friday. A single dose vaccine for ages 18 and up," he said. Vaccine czar and chief...
Unless Filipinos stop believing in fake news about vaccines, the likelihood that the COVID-19 situation in the country will turn for the worse will be greater. Vaccine image 2 Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles said people should take heed of the recent disclosure of the Food and Drug...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the Philippines still has enough supply of medical oxygen, as the country battles the threat of the highly contagious Delta variant of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A scene in Cebu City went viral where cars are seen lining up in front of a private...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has started evaluating the application of American biotechnology firm Novavax for an emergency use authorization (EUA) of its coronavirus vaccine. (AFP / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) FDA Director-General Eric Domingo said the agency has now begun its...
Filipinos are “a little bit safe” against new coronavirus variants such as the more easily transmissible Delta variant because of the efficacy of the available vaccines in the country, President Duterte said. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a public address on July 12, 2021. (RTVM...
The Department of Health (DOH) has noted a decrease in the case fatality rate in Metro Manila. DOH/MB In a meeting with President Duterte on Monday, July 12, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III revealed that the case fatality rate fell to 26 percent from 5.78 to 4.6 percent. He said nationwide,...
