There is high prevalence of undernutrition among Filipino elderly in food insecure households, based on the results of a study conducted by the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI). (Manila Bulletin File Photo) The DOST-FNRI warned that “food...
The Department of Science and Technology-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) has forged partnership with the Philippine Army to develop and field test ready-to-eat (RTE) food rations for men in uniform during combat and high-risk operations. Ready-to-eat arroz caldo is ready for...
The study on the detection and functional characterization of selected gene mutations in Filipino colorectal cancer has already been completed, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced on Friday, July 9. (PIXABY) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña cited the report of...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) has nodded to a research study that seeks to examine gene expression and potential genes associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among Filipino pregnant women. Filipino pregnant...
The country’s vaccine expert panel (VEP) is still studying whether or not medical workers who completed their two-dose regimen need to receive a booster shot. (Photo by Fred SCHEIBER / AFP / FILE PHOTO) Department of Science and Technology's (DOST) VEP chair Dr. Nina Gloriani said their study is...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned the public Friday, July 9, against some groups promising to grant assistance to individuals in crisis situations. (DSWD Facebook page) The DSWD cautioned the public against transacting with private organisations, particularly with the...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute’s (DOST-FNRI) Malnutrition Education Program (MEP) has been conferred with the 2021 Alberto G. Romualdez Jr. Outstanding Health Research Award (AROHRA). DOST-FNRI (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) This was announced by DOST...
Sinovac's COVID-19 vaccine (AFP/MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said that the Sinovac vaccine can provide protection for people against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). "Itong Sinovac vaccine na ito ay nakapagpalabas ng real world study nga and it’s saying that it’s effective...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vowed Friday, July 9, to look into and “take appropriate action” against individuals who were posing as agency personnel, and were asking for one’s personal information in exchange for financial assistance. Department of Social Welfare...
A vial of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. (BioNTech/Handout via Xinhua) The country’s local health experts are not yet recommending the use of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine booster doses as there is still insufficient evidence that it is “going to be safe,” the Department of Health...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said the operations of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) have significantly improved, thanks to the massive rehabilitation and maintenance works done on the rail line. (Mark Balmoral/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) In his Facebook...
DOH/MB The Philippines recorded 5,881 additional cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Friday, July 9. The new cases brought the country's caseload to 1,461,455, the Department of Health (DOH) said. Active cases stood at 51,902. Of this number, 90.3 percent are in mild condition; 4.4 percent...
