Vergeire Says She’s Open To Be Appointed As Health Secretary

DOH Officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire

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

DOH Prepares Hospitals amid Increasing COVID-19 Cases in PH

DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire

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

DOH To Issue “Revised” Case Bulletin Starting March 7

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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 Not Considering To Make Booster Shots Mandatory

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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 on Omicron Challenge in PH: “Atin na pong nalampasan”

doh undersecretary maria rosario vergeire

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 Reveals COVID Risk Classification of PH Now

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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