There is no need to bring back the face mask mandate. This was the recommendation of the Department of Health (DOH) to the Office of the President based on the agreement from their discussions with the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID). In a...
To mask up or not to mask up? Health reform advocate Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon backed the possible reimposition of the mandatory face mask mandate, stressing that this could help protect Filipinos against Covid-19. “Ako ay walang tutol dyan. Because of the increased mobility at dahil ayaw...
ILOILO CITY – The city government has reinstated the no face mask, no entry policy at the Iloilo City Hall due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases. A UTILITY worker wearing a face mask walks across Plaza Libertad overlooking the Iloilo City Hall. (Tara Yap) "We have once again required the...
CLINICAL MATTER The Covid-19 pandemic was accompanied by a parallel pandemic of misinformation and disinformation. While sinister forces are usually at work when it comes to disinformation, some misinformation can occur when the scientific evidence changes and outdated information is spread....
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In line with the government’s continuous fight against Covid-19, public commuters and drivers here are still required to wear face masks inside public transportation. This reminder was made by no less than Lt. Col. Evan Viñas, Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO)...
Masks, seatbelts, and why we wear them CLINICAL MATTERS DR. EDSEL SALVANA One of the most frequent questions I get is whether it is finally safe to remove our masks. With the continued downtrend of Covid-19 cases in the country despite the emergence of new variants, does it make sense to continue...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday, November 9 commended the Department of Education (DepEd) for successfully implementing a full in-person classes, saying the move is crucial to the recovery of the basic education sector after a two year battle against the negative impact of the COVID-19...
The Lipa Archdiocesan Social Action Center (LASAC)has appealed for N-95 masks after the Taal Volcano showed an increased emission of the harmful sulfur dioxide. Photo LASAC FB CBCP News said LASAC said the face masks are intended for residents in areas near the Taal Volcano. Face mask donations may...
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea has lifted a mask mandate and eased other virus restrictions, state media said Saturday, days after leader Kim Jong Un declared "victory" over Covid-19. The announcement comes after Pyongyang earlier this week blamed Seoul for causing the Covid-19 outbreak in the...
CEBU CITY -- Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado expressed dismay over reports of overpriced food that were sold in the province Virgin’s Island. In a post on his official Facebook account on Tuesday, August 2, Aumentado ordered an investigation after a group of tourists complained of overpriced food...
Wearing of face masks would become optional if the government's booster shot drive against Covid-19 succeeds, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos, however, said that easing of restrictions to that extent...
The public was urged to be on guard amid the “slow and steady” increase of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines. Mladen Antonov / AFP Health reform advocate and former special adviser of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon on Tuesday, June 28, said that...
