(UNSPLASH / MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated that the administration of booster shots or third dose of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines is still not allowed in the Philippines. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said that if a person was able to receive an...
In this file photo Medical workers load syringes with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be administered by nurses at a vaccination site at Kedren Community Health Center, in South Central Los Angeles, California on February 16, 2021. (AFP/MANILA BULLETIN) The Department of Health (DOH) said it...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) Filipinos who are eligible to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are allowed to walk into the COVID-19 vaccination sites even without...
DOH Another 1,974 cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were confirmed in the past 24 hours, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday, Nov. 11 The newly confirmed cases pushed the country's running tally of cases to 2,811,248. Only 28,660 cases remain active nationwide, the DOH said....
Some people in Divisoria, Manila are no longer wearing face shield on Nov. 8, 2021, the same day the City of Manila scrapped the face shield policy except in hospital and other medical facilities. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate) The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public that individuals can...
The International Finance Corp. (IFC) is investing in a social bond to be issued by Ayala Corp.’s foreign subsidiary that will fund the development of an integrated health ecosystem in the country. The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, said on Thursday, Nov. 11, that it invests $100 million...
There's no better time to stock up! Health is wealth, but it doesn’t hurt to purchase and stock up on wellness items and services if the opportunity arises. Take for example these 11.11 sale promos that are worth checking out. Photo by Unsplash Watsons From November 8 to 15, you can start...
DOH The Philippines recorded 2,646 more people who were infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The new figures brought the total number of confirmed cases to 2,809,311, as shown in the 4 p.m. case bulletin. Of the total, only one...
The Philippines' negligence of air quality is causing more deaths and losses of about $87.6 billion annually, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC). 45000 “Air quality is not an abstract issue. Air pollution...
Dutch-inspired Christmas Centerpiece People who are planning to go caroling for this year's holiday season should still practice the necessary precautions to prevent the transmission of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said that only two regions in the country remain under ""moderate-risk" category for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) amid the decreasing number of cases of the viral illness. Speaking at President Duterte's Talk to the People program on Tuesday night, DOH Secretary...
(AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III said local government units (LGUs) may pass an ordinance about mandatory coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination. “Iyong usapin ng mandatory vaccination, alam po ninyo ang mga LGUs, mayroon na po silang...
