A former presidential economic adviser has called on the government for a “clear roadmap” and reforms in the use and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines in the country after billions of pesos worth of doses expired without being utilized. Go Negosyo Founder Joey Concepcion (Photo courtesy of Go...
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is funding Kiangan Mini Hydro Corporation (KMHC)'s P2.6-billion consolidation of three river systems into two renewable power projects in Ifugao. “DBP’s credit support to the Asin-Hungduan and Ibulao1 Mini Hydropower Projects demonstrates our...
Highlighting the need to adapt with the current situation in the Philippines, a health expert expressed his approval in the proposed “reconstitution” of the members of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to only those with “relevant and...
The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAPi) on Thursday, June 16, announced that it is recommending Dr. Teodoro “Ted” J. Herbosa as the next head of the Department of Health (DOH). Dr. Teodoro “Ted” J. Herbosa (Photo taken from Ted Herbosa's Facebook account) This, as...
State-lender Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) will help build the Marquee Doctors Medical Center, Inc. (MDMCI) in Pampanga to boost the availability of quality and affordable healthcare services in the province. In a statement Thursday, June 9, Emmanuel G. Herbosa, DBP president and chief...
National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, on Friday, May 13, urged the next administration to prioritize and continue the Covid-19 vaccinations in the Philippines. (Manila Bulletin) “Ang advice ko sa mga papalit sa amin ay ituloy pa rin itong...
National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, on Friday, May 6, said that the decreasing number of Covid-19 cases in the Philippines may be attributed to the country’s “very good” vaccination rate. (Ali Vicoy / Manila Bulletin File Photo) “Tuloy...
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) loaned P715 million to a private hospital chain to build a new medical facility in the municipality of Pilar in Bataan province. The state-owned bank granted the loan to Allied Care Experts (ACE) Group for the ongoing construction of their start-up...
As cases are projected to rise by May, and waning immunity threatens vulnerable sectors of the population, experts are raising concerns and emphasizing the urgency for booster vaccinations. MB UPLIFT's awardee for Public Service, Presidential Adviser & GoNegosyo Founder Joey Concepcion This was...
National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, on Sunday, April 24, urged local government units (LGUs) across the country to “set aside” campaigns for the upcoming May 2022 polls and prioritize Covid-19 vaccinations. (Manila Bulletin File Photo)...
Ahead of the May 2022 polls, National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, on Sunday, April 24, said that the national government is currently monitoring Visayas and Mindanao areas with low Covid-19 vaccination rate. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP / FILE...
Are we resilient enough to stave off any possible Covid-19 surge in May? Experts said yes. In a webinar held by the University of the Philippines (UP) on Friday, April 22, various health experts said that the country will be “able to handle” the possible Covid-19 reemergence in case it happens....
