Vergeire: “Let us just try to see kung ano ang kakahinatnan.” MARIA ROSARIO VERGEIRE — The officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Department of Health (DOH) said that she’s open to be appointed as new Health Secretary. During a press briefing last July 20, Vergeire expressed openness if ever she’ll be assigned as the next DOH chief. … Read more
Vergeire To Sit as DOH OIC Following Marcos Jr.’s Appointment DOH – The Department of Health released a statement for President Bongbong Marcos on the appointment of Dr. Maria Rosario Vergeire as its officer-in-charge (OIC). The term of the new administration has officially started. Last June 30, President Bongbong Marcos took his oath as the … Read more
DOH Speaks on Lucky Me Products Getting Involved in Issues DOH – The Department of Health broke its silence on health concerns involving some products of popular noodle brand “Lucky Me”. A lot of Filipinos love eating the products of the popular Pinoy noodle brand “Lucky Me”. Owned by Monde Nissin, the said noodle brand … Read more
DOH Speaks on COVID-19 Cases in the Philippines Now DOH – The Department of Health is preparing the hospitals amid the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines. The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Malacañang previously reiterated the order of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte regarding the mandatory wearing of face masks in public areas. … Read more
Health Officials Speaks on COVID-19 Pandemic in PH, Vaccinations HEALTH OFFICIAL – Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said that the Philippines must be ready to face another variant of concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently spoke a reminder to the people across the globe that the pandemic is not over. The Chief of the international … Read more
DOH will issue the “revised” case bulletin starting March 7. DOH — The Department of Health said that it will issue the “revised” case bulletin instead of the usual daily update. Nearly 2 years after the coronavirus pandemic was officially declared, the Department of Health is set to change its reporting of the COVID-19 situation … Read more
DOH: “Habang ang [vaccine] hesitancy ay bumaba, walang urgency yung pagpapabooster kasi karamihan.” DOH — The Department of Health is not considering at this time to require booster shots, particularly for people living in areas under the Alert Level 1 status. Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje said during a public briefing on Saturday that the DOH … Read more
DOH Speaks on Omicron Cases in the Philippines DOH – The Department of Health announced that the Philippines is already past the challenge posted by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Following the holiday season, the cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines rose and the spike urged the authorities to implement stricter measures. The whole Metro … Read more
DOH Gives Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic in PH DOH – The Department of Health revealed the COVID risk classification in the Philippines now amid the lowering of the cases. The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic is going on for more than two (2) years now. The threats of the virus are still present thus … Read more
Pres. Duterte Praises DOH Sec. Duque Anew DUTERTE – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte praised Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III saying he did a good job that Filipinos will never forget. The Philippines is fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic for more than two (2) years now. The pandemic urged the Filipinos to live … Read more