An infectious disease expert expressed support on Tuesday, July 4, to the proposed move of the Department of Health (DOH) and the National Vaccination Operations Center (NVOC) to include Covid-19 vaccination in the regular immunization program. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) Dr. Edsel Salvana...
The De La Salle University – Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Health Technologies (DLSU-IBEHT) secured its first patent certificate for the Agapay Project, a 3D-printed wearable robotic exoskeleton for upper extremity rehabilitation of post-stroke or injured patients. (Photo courtesy of...
The Department of Local and Interior Government (DILG) left P577,053,225.99 or 14.29 percent worth of Covid-19 response funds unused out of a total allotment of P4,037,866,230.53, the Commission on Audit (COA) said. The COA and DILG seals, respectively In an annual audit released by the state...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has refiled the measure that seeks the creation of the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR)—a separate department that would have a clear unity of command and primary responsibility in responding to disasters and natural calamities in the Philippines. The...
While she recognized all the gains in education under the previous leaderships, Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, July 4, assured that improving the country’s basic education will be prioritized under her term as the Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary. Vice President and Education...
Professor Emeritus Leonor Briones on Monday, July 4, formally turned over to Vice President Sara Duterte the leadership of the country’s biggest bureaucracy: the Department of Education (DepEd). Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte (left) with former Education Secretary Leonor Briones...
As she formally assumed the position as a Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary, Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, July 4, paid tribute to her predecessor Leonor Briones. Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte (left) with former Education Secretary Leonor Briones during the...
(UNSPLASH) A public health expert on Monday, July 4, warned of the rising number of dengue cases in the Philippines, as the severe form of this mosquito-borne viral disease can be very serious and life threatening. Rainy season indicates the peak of dengue infection. This is why the immediate past...
Science and technology will now play a part in addressing growing challenges in safe maritime transport, cleaner seas, and maritime defense and jurisdiction in the country through an agreement signed by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging...
The Department of Health reported on Monday, July 4 a total of 7,398 new Covid-19 cases in the past week, while the seven-day average daily cases rose by 60 percent. (DOH/MB) According to DOH's data, the average daily number of cases which is at 1,057 is 60 percent higher than cases from June 20 to...
The Department of Health-Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) issued Certificates of Proficiency for 2022 to all 14 Philippine Red Cross (PRC) molecular laboratories across the country. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS FACEBOOK) According to a statement released by PRC on Monday, July 4, all 14...
Despite having no health chief amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Health (DOH) assured on Monday, July 4 its staff and the public that all of the agency's services and activities are ongoing. DOH In a statement, DOH Undersecretary Lilibeth C. David said that this includes pandemic...
