The results of the saliva-based reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests conducted by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) are now included in all official laboratory results done in the Philippines. The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is the 'only organization' approved by the DOH to...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has announced that the Philippines and Singapore are co-leading a regional study to look into the levels of immunity against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the communities within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). (Photo from DOST...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) remains the most preferred tester for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country with over 3.3 million tests conducted since it started in 2020. Aside from swab testing, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) also offers saliva RT-PCR test which is considered a first in...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon maintained that there is “no problem” using a property located in Clark, Pampanga as a molecular laboratory for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). PRC Chairman and Senator Richard J. Gordon (KEVIN TRISTAN...
Barely three weeks before the current school year ends, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, June 23, revealed the three possible school opening dates for the upcoming school year. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN “We are proposing that he choose among either Aug. 23, 2021, Sept. 6, 2021, or...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, June 23, said that it has established six vaccination centers in the National Capital Region (NCR) after receiving 10,000 doses of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines from the government. Vaccination at PRC Hemodialysis Center in Port Area, Manila...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar believes that the way to achieve economic recovery after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is to carry on with the high-impact infrastructure projects launched under "Build, Build, Build." (Ali Vicoy / File photo /...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, June 23, celebrated its 123rd founding anniversary. Education Secretary Leonor Briones (DepEd photo) Instituted on June 23, 1898, DepEd commemorates its founding anniversary celebration this year anchored on theme “Bayanihan para sa Edukasyon.”...
Following President Duterte’s decision to postpone limited face-to-face classes in basic education, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, June 23, said that it will continue to implement “enhanced blended learning” as it prepares for the opening of the upcoming school year ....
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday. June 22, reiterated its recommendation to conduct swab testing five or seven days upon arrival for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and other returning Filipinos. (Philippine Red Cross / MANILA BULLETIN) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...
After President Duterte once again thumbed down proposals to implement limited face-to-face classes amid the pandemic, a group of teachers urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to start preparing the education system for another school year under distance or blended learning. Some teachers hold...
Education Secretary Leonor Briones has withdrawn the request of the Department of Education (DepEd) for the pilot implementation of limited face-to-face classes for students at the basic education level. Education Secretary Leonor Briones (DepEd / FILE PHOTO/ MANILA BULLETIN) This after President...
