The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged almost P217 million worth of expired medicines in the medical inventory of the Department of Health (DOH). That is as of Dec. 31 last year and COA, in its Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM), said P476.5 million more are set to expire. “These figures...
The local government of Pasig plans to propose a formal agreement with The Medical City to further support its existing zero-balance billing system by covering additional costs for patients in its 51-bed PhilHealth ward. Recently, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and Health Secretary Ted Herbosa...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 27-2026, publishing the updated list of medicines exempt from 12-percent value-added tax (VAT), as endorsed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Released on April 8, 2026, the circular covers 2,263...
The Philippine MISP Training Module on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) in Emergencies was officially launched by the Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and theAustralian Government, during a ceremonial unveiling marking a major step in...
Amid tensions in the Middle East that could affect global logistics and fuel costs, medicine prices in the Philippines are expected to remain stable in the coming months, with no increases seen at least until June, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday, April 10. Health Secretary Teodoro...
Measles-rubella (MR) cases in the country increased by 45 percent, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, April 7. In a statement, the DOH said it recorded 1,627 MR cases from Jan. 4 to March 21, 2026, higher than the 1,121 cases logged during the same period last year. “This is 45...
The Department of Health (DOH) said there is no Covid-19 lockdown, debunking viral posts linking it to an alleged “Cicada” variant and warning against fake pages using the agency’s name and logo. “Wala ho talagang lockdown, peke po ang nakikita niyo sa social media. Isa lang ang Facebook...
Young men aged 22 to 24- - -many without helmets- - -accounted for most of the 1,091 road crash injuries recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) from March 29 to April 2. DOH spokesperson Dr. Albert Domingo said the figures do not yet include cases recorded on Good Friday and Black Saturday,...
The Office of the Ombudsman has been asked to investigate and file criminal and administrative cases against Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa and 10 other health officials for their alleged failure to deliver P1.3 billion worth of medicines as well as for the expiration of...
The Department of Health (DOH) said it will place its offices and hospitals under Code White alert from March 30 to April 6 to prepare for medical emergencies during the Holy Week. “Alerto at nasa Code White alert ang DOH simula March 30 hanggang April 6, 2026 bilang parte ng pag-tugon ng...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, March 27, said it is time for hospitals to "break down" charges, as some private hospitals are considering increasing fees due to rising fuel and operating costs. DOH spokesperson Dr. Albert Domingo said hospitals should itemize expenses rather than...
A former Department of Health (DOH) undersecretary said he was removed from his post after pushing for upgrades in the government’s Mobile Primary Care Facilities (MPCFs), while raising concerns over the program’s functionality and implementation. “With this, I was removed from my position...
