LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The provincial government has ordered the mandatory wearing of face masks in the province due to the increasing number of influenza-like cases. The order issued by Gov. Helen Tan is effective immediately. Face masks should be worn in indoor settings and outdoor areas where...
DAVAO CITY –The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) in Cotabato has ordered the mandatory wearing of face masks in all health facilities in the province to help prevent the spread of contagious diseases, including monkeypox. In a two-page health advisory issued on May 29, IPHO chief Dr....
Department of Health (DOH) Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa answers lawmakers' queries during the Commission on Appointments’ (CA) Committee on Health's hearing on his ad interim appointment as health secretary on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. (Senate PRIB Photo) Department of Health (DOH)...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has renewed his call for Filipinos to maintain vigilance and to comply with health protocols as the number of flu-like cases rise in the country. “Let’s not be complacent. If it’s not too burdensome let’s still wear face masks,” said Go,...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – A mandatory wearing of face mask is now being implemented anew here amid rising number of Covid-19 infections. Aside from that, Mayor Maila Ting-Que has also ordered the public to follow the minimum health protocols throughout this city. She said that the local...
Hotel, restaurant owners and operators, and retailers said their operations have to maintain the minimum public health standards, including the wearing of masks, to ensure good customer experience amid continuing threats of Covid-19. At the press conference for the launch of the country’s first...
Two senators have expressed support to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s plan to bring back the mandatory use of face mask amid the recent rise of Covid-19 cases in the country. Senator Manuel “Lito” Lapid said it is important for the government and the public to learn from its...
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)...
