The Philippines' average number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases has decreased by three percent, an independent research group reported on Saturday, June 12. (MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN) In a report released on Saturday, OCTA Research Team said the seven-day average went down to...
The Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and the Department of Health (DOH) will jointly implement next month a P90-million program that seeks to advance the country’s health policy and systems research. DOST-PCHRD (MANILA...
The increase in the number of infections in Mindanao has decelerated, according to experts studying the coronavirus pandemic in the country. (MANILA BULLETIN/ FILE PHOTO) In its monitoring report issued on Friday, June 11, the OCTA Research Group reported that the rise in coronavirus disease...
To help develop their leadership and management skills on agricultural research for development, three research managers from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) will take part in...
(JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Metro Manila is again on a downward trend after a "slight reversal" over the past week, independent research group OCTA said on Wednesday, June 9. "The cases in NCR is on a downward trend. We are...
(JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) OCTA Research on Wednesday, June 9, said the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus area, along with Davao City and Western Visayas, are considered "epidemic epicenters" due to the high daily average number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases. Dr. Guido David,...
Malacañang is taking exception to attempts to compare the coronavirus situation in Davao City and Quezon City amid the reported surge in cases of infections in President Duterte's hometown. A health worker administers a coronavirus vaccine to a resident in Davao City in this file photo shared by...
CEBU CITY – For the past week, Dumaguete City recorded the highest growth rate of new COVID-19 infections in the entire country. Figures from OCTA Research group showed that from May 31 to June 6, Dumaguete tallied a 206 percent growth rate, much higher than Koronadal City’s 96 percent—the...
(KEITH BACONGCO / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Davao City has now overtaken Quezon City to become the city with the highest number of new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David said on Tuesday, June 8. "Today , nalagpasan na ng Davao City yung Quezon City. Sa...
Amid the persistent government reminder to observe minimum health protocols, these passengers remove their face shields while on board a public utility vehicle in downtown Davao City. Health authorities have attributed the surge of COVID-19 cases in the region to complacency. (Keith Bacongco/MANILA...
A P146-million water research center is expected to be established in Cagayan Valley to undertake research and development (R&D) education and capacity building programs in the water resources sector in the region, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) disclosed over the weekend. DOST...
What are the elements that have popularized Korean drama and pop culture in the Philippines, especially during the pandemic? Refreshing content and aggressive promotions were two factors cited by the University of the Philippines Korea Research Center (KRC) in a webinar late last year. Mental...
