Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (Malacañang photo) Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that he is planning to relinquish his post after the issues raised against the Department of Health (DOH) with regard the Commission on Audit's (COA) report are settled. Duque said that he just needs...
The health workers of Tondo Medical Center (TMC) held a snake rally and noise barrage inside the hospital premises to air their disappointment at the Department of Health (DOH) and the government over lack of concern and gross negligence for the well-being of healthcare personnel. (Photo from AHW)...
Three colleges in Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) were allowed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to resume face-to-face classes on a limited basis. Institute of Business, Science, and Medical Arts, Inc.; Luna Gaco Colleges, Inc.; and Occidental Mindoro State College....
DOH Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The number of patients calling the government's One Hospital Command Center (OHCC) continues to increase as it is now receiving at least 500 calls daily, an official of the Department of Health (DOH) said. Last July, the OHCC was only...
DOH/MB The Philippines broke its record for the second highest tally of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in a day after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 17,447 new infections on Friday, Aug. 27. The previous record was last Aug. 20 as the DOH detected 17,231 cases of COVID-19 then. Based...
(Jansen Romero/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) The Department of Health (DOH) said that it is currently seeking additional funds from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the provision of special risk allowance (SRA) to at least 17,000 more healthcare workers. DOH Undersecretary Maria...
Like law enforcement agencies tasked to carry out the government's war on drugs, health care workers should also equipped and taken care of as they battle the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Senator Nancy Binay said. (Jansen Romero/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) Binay made the...
Feel good, look good, and stay confident! Dandruff... it's the prevalent problem almost every Filipino experience some time in our lives. We may even be experiencing it now due to so much stress aggressors from day-to-day experiences. Unbeknown to many, dandruff exists because of stress and health...
Vials of the Moderna COVID-19 disease vaccine. (GUILLAUME SOUVANT / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said that they are currently considering allocating funds for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster shots should the country's vaccine experts panel decide to...
St. Luke’s Medical Center (Photo from SLMC) The St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) clarified on Friday, Aug. 27, that the number of resignations among its healthcare workers “is not at alarming levels.” The SLMC issued the clarification after one of its official said in an interview that the...
The crushed dolomite dumped on the shores of the Manila Bay is apparently not only good for the mental health but also for the waters of the famed tourist attraction. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Sec. Roy Cimatu made the assessment Thursday night, Aug. 26, as he presented...
These fitness enthusiasts encourage Filipinas to celebrate movement and take pride in their bodies Health is wealth, especially in this ongoing pandemic. The global health crisis has taken a toll on everyone’s physical and mental wellbeing. No one could have foreseen COVID-19, let alone prevent...
