The Department of Tourism (DOT) has once again reminded local government units (LGUs) to implement strict health and safety guidelines in their respective jurisdictions--that is, if they want to attract more domestic tourists. ina-carolino-qSXEb1b4zmI-unsplash Citing a recent travel survey, Tourism...
National Task Force (NTF) Deputy Chief Implementer Vince Dizon called the viral botched vaccination in Makati an "isolated case." (Screenshot from Facebook) A video making the rounds on social media showed a vaccine recipient failed to get a proper coronavirus disease (COVID-19) shot after a health...
The Commission on Audit has red flagged transactions made by the Office of Solicitor General in its 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response. COA disclosed in its 2020 annual audit report for the OSG that the government’s legal counsel has procured P1.49 million worth of medical supplies...
DOH/MB The Department of Health (DOH) tallied on Sunday 6,096 new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases across the country. The new cases brought the country's cumulative total to 1,397,992, 3.8 percent of which or 52,570 infections remained active. It was shown in the latest case bulletin that 89.5...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be crafting guidelines for the regular conduct of Psychiatric-Psychological Exam (PPE) to all its personnel amid cases of grave misconduct of some police officers, the recent was that of a police sergeant who went on a shooting rampage inside the Manila...
A man walks past a mural on a fence of an elementary school that serves as a health protocol reminder among residents in Davao City. Local authorities are now intensifying its awareness campaign to stem the surging COVID-19 cases in the city. (Keith Bacongco) There should be no room for complacency...
“Better Days” Senator Sonny Angara Three years ago, President Duterte signed into law Republic Act No. 11036 or the Mental Health Act, which we co-authored and helped pass along with my colleagues Senators Tito Sotto, JV Ejercito, Joel Villanueva, Risa Hontiveros, Loren Legarda, Antonio...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Saturday, June 26, that it will unveil its three major health research projects under the disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation (DRR-CCA) program of its Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD). (DOST)...
DOH/MB The country has recorded 6,871 more coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on Saturday, June 26, bringing the cumulative total to 1,391,911. The newly detected cases brought the active cases nationwide to 53,447, the Department of Health (DOH) reported. Of the active cases 89.4 percent are...
Students, faculty members, and staff of the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as limited face-to-face classes begin. (Photo from ASMPH) A total of 537 clerks, interns, students, and faculty members of the ASMPH...
The Department of Health (DOH) said that the country's target of achieving herd immunity against COVID-19 may be reached by the end of 2021 or early next year. (UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) However, this goal is still dependent on the country’s vaccine supply. To achieve this goal, the Philippines...
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) joined the nation Friday, June 25 in mourning the passing of former President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” C. Aquino III even as it cited the significant role he played in championing reproductive health (RH) in the country. (Mark Balmores / File...
