Testing Capacity: Philippines Tops Southeast Asia — DOH

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Philippines took the top spot in the Southeast Asian region in terms of its testing capacity, according to DOH. The Department of Health (DOH) reported that the Philippines had taken the top spot in the Southeast Asian region in terms of its testing capacity. This, as the Philippines had tested “more unique individuals” than its … Read more

Erwin Tulfo Calls Out COVID-19 IATF Safety Marshalls for Allegedly Violating ‘No Angkas’ Protocol

Erwin Tulfo Calls Out COVID-19 IATF Safety Marshalls for Allegedly Violating 'No Angkas' Protocol

Broadcast journalist Erwin Tulfo took to the social networking site, Facebook wherein he called out the COVID-19 Inter-Agency Task Force safety marshalls for allegedly violating the ‘No Angkas’ protocol. The ‘No Angkas’ protocol has been implemented after Metro Manila was placed anew in Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ). Under the MECQ guidelines, back-riding on a … Read more

Total COVID-19 Cases In The Philippines Now Over 122,000 – DOH

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The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines already reached over 122,000, according to DOH. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines already reached over 122,000, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday. This, as the Department of Health gave an update on the total number of COVID-19 cases in … Read more

Locsin Holds Talks On South China Sea Issue With Pompeo

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Teodoro Locsin Jr. held talks on the South China Sea issue With Michael Pompeo Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. held talks on the South China Sea issue together with United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. This, as the Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their “strong” alliance amid the increased military presence of China … Read more

Iligan Mayor Josemarie Diaz, Wife & Son Positive For COVID-19

Iligan City Mayor Josemarie Diaz

ECQ May Be Implemented in Iligan After Iligan Mayor Josemarie Diaz & Family Tested Positive for COVID-19 Iligan Mayor Josemarie Diaz and his wife and their son tested positive for COVID-19 or coronavirus disease. The Philippines’ fight against COVID-19 is not yet over. Everyone is reminded not to let their guards down to prevent contracting … Read more

Clinical Trials Of Avigan In PH To Start On August 10, Says DOH

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Clinical trials of Avigan in the Philippines will start on August 10, according to DOH. The clinical trials of Japan’s anti-viral drug Avigan in the Philippines would begin on August 10, according to Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire. This, as the quest for the possible treatment for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continued worldwide. Vergeire on Friday … Read more

FDA Warns Consumers Against Buying, Using ‘Misbranded’ Face Masks

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FDA had warned consumers against buying and using “misbranded” face masks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had warned consumers against purchasing and using “misbranded” face masks that have labels printed in foreign characters. This, as the Food and Drug Administration posted an advisory on its Facebook page. In its advisory, FDA Director General Dr. … Read more