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 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
Cebu Governor Speaks on DILG’s Warning to Arrest Unmasked Persons Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia asserted that there is no legal basis to arrest persons who are not wearing face masks outdoors in the province. It is more than two (2) years now since the pandemic started. In the Philippines, the people are mandated to wear … 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