(Photo courtesy of Pixabay) The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 160 new Covid-19 cases in the Philippines on Sept. 7, bringing the country’s total number of cases to 4,065,295. Meanwhile, no new deaths have been recorded this week. Based on the latest update, DOH said 86 people have...
The Department of Health (DOH) has P7.43 billion worth of drugs and medicines that are already expired, nearly expired, damaged, overstocked or undistributed, the Commission on Audit (COA) said. In its 2022 audit report, COA said its auditors discovered drugs, medicines, and other types of...
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa says he is "embarrassed as a Filipino" whenever he compares Philippine health statistics to that of the country’s neighbors in the Association of Southeast Asian...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) owes some P27 billion in payables to local hospitals, its President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. admitted on Wednesday, Sept. 6 to the House Committee on...
(MANILA BULLETIN) ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro is prodding the Department of Health (DOH) to fill the 4,000 vacant plantilla positions for nurses in government-run hospitals with the over 13,000 contractual nurses in the country. DOH Secretary Ted...
A comprehensive approach that encompasses not only the prevailing issues against undernutrition but also addresses concerns related to overnutrition, micronutrient malnutrition, and food security. This was disclosed by Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Dr. Enrique Tayag as among the...
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople left an "indelible void" in the realm of public service, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday, Aug. 23, as the agency joined the nation in mourning her untimely passing. Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) reminded the public anew regarding its coverage for dengue and leptospirosis given its prevalence during the rainy season. MB file photo PhilHealth made the statement after the Department of Health (DOH) reported more than 80,000 cases...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has vowed to pursue continued funding for the Department of Health (DOH), saying it is important to prioritize the budget towards pandemic recovery and being prepared for any possible future health crisis. Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go (Senate PRIB Photo)...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Senators from both sides of the fence have vowed to thoroughly review the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Health (DOH) after it was reported that it had been reduced by P10 billion compared to the current 2023 allocation. "We should...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), as well as the Department of Education (DepEd), are among the most trusted and top-performing government agencies for the second quarter of the year, an independent survey conducted by the OCTA Research bared. MB file photo Based on the survey...
House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto (Facebook) House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto has pinpointed "the good and the bad" in the Department of Health's (DOH) proposed budget under the P5.768-trillion National...
