Despite the developing Covid-19 situation in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) has urged everyone not to be complacent and follow the guidelines and minimum health and safety standards issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) and the Department of Health (DOH). (ALI VICOY / FILE...
CEBU CITY—The city of Lapu-Lapu has been reduced to Alert Level 1. Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, chief pathologist of the Department of Health-Central Visayas, said the city’s appeal for de-escalation of its alert level status was approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force following the reconciliation of...
The Department of Health (DOH) is currently finding ways to increase the country's booster shot coverage against Covid-19. People waiting for their booster shot in Muntinlupa. (File photo/Muntinlupa PIO) DOH Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said some Filipinos think that having the primary vaccination...
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said for the 15th straight day, the city’s lone public hospital, the Pasay City General Hospital (PCGH) has recorded zero Covid-19 admission. According to Rubiano, PCGH officer-in-charge Dr. Jhon Victor De Gracia, reported for the past 15 straight days, the...
Two detained officials of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation have asked to be placed under house arrest instead of being detained at the Pasay city jail based on ‘’humanitarian considerations.’’ The two officials—Mohit Dargani, treasurer and corporate secretary, and Linconn Ong,...
The Philippine health system has been at a breaking point even before Covid-19, but the pandemic exposed and magnified the gaps in the fragmented system. Leadership is crucial in effecting reforms in the health system, with various issues such as corruption, inclusion, brain drain, and others...
Customers can now dine with confidence at KFC branches nationwide with all its personnel already fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Aside from earning the distinction of being the first quick-service restaurant (QSR) in the country to have fully vaccinated staff, KFC is also known for implementing...
More Korean stars have tested positive for Covid-19 as South Korea’s confirmed cases reached 12.77 million. On March 30, SM Entertainment announced that K-pop group Red Velvet’s Seulgi has been confirmed to have Covid-19. (Clockwise from top left) Red Velvet's Seulgi, 2PM's Junho, Golden...
(Ali Vicoy / Manila Bulletin File Photo) People with diabetes should get vaccinated against Covid-19 as they are at risk of developing severe disease and complications, an official of the Philippine Society of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (PSEDM) said. “Nakita po natin ang mga taong...
Even with the heavy criticism it received during its implementation, the controversial "no vax, no ride" was a good move for National Task Force against Covid-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa to encourage people to get vaccinated. A police officer checks the vaccination cards of...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro -- City Mayor Arnan C. Panaligan said the city was able to vaccinate 102,151 individuals, way beyond the city’s target under its COVID-19 vaccination program. Mayor Arnan Panaligan of Calapan City acknowledges the teamwork displayed by all city hall personnel...
Your practical guide to a worry-free vacation As alert levels have dropped and restrictions have eased up, a lot of people are eager to travel after being locked down for two years. Not to dampen anyone’s spirits but it is prudent to still take precautions. Whether COVID-19 is lurking out there...
