DOH on Undas 2023: “I am advising parents and caregivers not to bring small children to cemeteries” UNDAS 2023 – The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public not to bring their small children to cemeteries during All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa, in a statement on Monday, warned … Read more
Leachon resigns as DOH special adviser DR. TONY LEACHON – The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the resignation of the special adviser of the agency, acknowledging his decision to prioritize his family. The DOH expressed its openness to any well-intentioned offers of assistance as they continue working together towards Universal Health Care (UHC). Leachon … Read more
DOH: “We must continue upholding shared responsibility to protect everyone” DOH – The Department of Health advised the public to observe health protocols amidst Holy Week activities in the Philippines. The health department recorded 350 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the nationwide tally of COVID-19 cases in the country to 4,083,275. In a statement, … Read more
DOH: “Mag-mask po tayo kapag maraming tao sa isang lugar para tayo ay protektado pa rin” DOH – As the Catholic faithful observe Holy Week this year, the Department of Health urged Filipinos to mask up in crowded places. In a press briefing, DOH Officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that many Filipinos chose to go … Read more
DOH OIC Vergeire: “Right now, I think based from these six months or more, I am ready.” VERGEIRE – Department of Health (DOH) officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that she’s ready to be appointed as Health Secretary. To recall, Malacañang announced that Vergeire was appointed as DOH OIC last July 14, 2022. In an interview … Read more
DOH on Traslacion 2023: “We remind everyone to be responsible devotees” TRASLACION 2023 – The Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public to be responsible devotees and to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene in a safe manner. The DOH has issued an advisory reminding the public to be responsible devotees as regular festivities … Read more
Vergeire: “Ayaw na ho nating bumalik sa dating estado” VERGEIRE – Department of Health (DOH) officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said that Christmas in the Philippines will be “totally different” this year. On Wednesday, she said that the Philippines may see a better Christmas this year considering the higher vaccination rate among Filipinos and more prepared … Read more
COVID-19 PANDEMIC PHILIPPINES – A health expert, Dr. Rontgene Solante, stressed that the pandemic is not yet over in the country. The mandatory wearing of face masks in the Philippines has been lifted in both indoor and outdoor areas. However, Dr. Solante reminds that the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines is not yet over. Based … Read more
DOH: “The local governments have that prerogative of imposing this kind of mandates, for example sa mask” DOH — The Department of Health said that local government units (LGUs) may still implement the mandatory wearing of face masks in their respective areas under certain circumstances. DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a press briefing … Read more
DOH Speaks on Making Face Mask Rule Voluntary Indoors DOH – The Department of Health revealed the scientific projections if the mandatory wearing of face mask rule indoors will be lifted. The Philippines and countries across the globe remain in the midst of a fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization (WHO) … Read more
