GENEVA, Switzerland -- Omicron is now the dominant coronavirus variant in Switzerland and has even caused triple-jabbed people to be admitted to hospital, officials said Tuesday. AFP File Photo Switzerland has one of the highest infection rates in continental Europe, with people in their 20s the...
Three House of Representatives committees have recommended the passage of a bill that would establish a hospital that will exclusively cater to the medical care and needs of overseas Filipino workers and their dependents. Repatriated overseas Filipino workers House Bill 10629 or the proposed OFW...
By Cherrylin Caacbay Justice Jose Abad Santos General Hospital (JJASGH) received on Thursday, Dec. 16, eight additional mega tents from various organizations and officials for COVID-19 patients. Manila City Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna, Congressman Yul Servo Nieto, and JJASGH Director Merle...
(PIXABAY) The government's One Hospital Command Center (OHCC) said it is receiving at least 200 calls per day amid the decreasing number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. OHCC Officer Dr. Marylaine Padlan said they were receiving a “mixture” of calls every day. “So, iyon po...
“Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” stars Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a, and “Squid Game” lead Lee Jung-jae have been chosen as the Korean TV actors who shined in 2021. Gallup Korea released its year-end poll on the Person of the Year in each field including entertainment and sports. The Korean TV actors...
Zamboanga Archbishop Romulo dela Cruz died on Friday, Dec. 10 after a long battle with a lingering illness. He was 74. Photo from the Parroquia De la Nuestra Señora La Virgen Dela Paz y Buen Viaje - RCAZ In a Facebook post by the Parroquia dela Nuestra Señora La Virgen dela Paz Y Buen Viaje, it...
President Duterte has signed a directive paving the way for the establishment of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital. President Rodrigo Duterte (right) signs a document as Senator Bong Go watches him (Photo from PCOO Facebook) Executive Order (EO) No.154 was signed on Tuesday, Dec. 7,...
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH), the largest coronavirus disease (COVID-19) referral hospital in the country, is prepared for the possibility of a surge in infections following the threat of the Omicron variant. Philippine General Hospital (Photo from University of the Philippines) In an...
(PIXABAY) The country's COVID-19 referral center is receiving fewer calls from those seeking medical assistance as the number of COVID-19 cases in the country continues to decline. “Sa nakaraang linggo po no, ang mga request na nari-receive po namin ay pumapatak ng lagpas 200 calls or 200 request...
The Philippine General Hospital-Hospital Infection Control Unit (PGH-HICU) has recommended on Saturday, Nov. 27, an open-air setup for Christmas parties and year-end events. (Unsplash) In its released guideline, PGH-HICU said that while virtual programs are preferred, face-to-face Christmas parties...
The city government of Manila announced on Tuesday, Nov. 23, that it has already received the first batch of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) antiviral drug, Molnupiravir. PHOTO COURTESY OF MANILA PIO/ MANILA BULLETIN Around 40,000 capsules of Molnupiravir were delivered to the Sta. Ana Hospital...
In its continuing support to the government and private sector’s fight against COVID-19, Meralco installed a new primary metering facility connecting the privately-owned Quirino Memorial Medical Center to the utility’s distribution line. This project also involved the retirement of three (3)...
