President Duterte to Fr. Austriaco: “I would be happy to appoint you as the Secretary of Health if that is okay with you.” On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte offered molecular biologist Father Nicanor Austriaco to take over the Department of Health (DOH) after hearing him talk about the Omicron variant. A University of Santo Tomas … Read more
DOH Sec. Duque Speaks on Possible Entry of Omicron Variant in PH DUQUE – Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the entry of the Omicron is not a matter of if but “a matter of when”. Currently, countries across the globe are on a tight watch against the Omicron variant of … Read more
Here are the winners of Bakunado Panalo raffle according to DOH DOH – The Department of Health announced the first 50 winners of the Bakunado Panalo raffle. The COVID-19 vaccination continues to roll out across the country to combat the rapid increase of coronavirus disease. Among those who were on the priority list of the … Read more
The DILG sees no issue with Manila Mayor Isko Moreno’s decision to lift the face shield policy in Manila. DILG — The Department of the Interior and Local Government sees no issue with Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso’s decision to lift the face shield policy in Manila. DILG Secretary Eduardo Año explained that the … Read more
Leni Robredo: “Magtatalaga tayo ng mahusay na Secretary of Health.” LENI ROBREDO – The incumbent vice president said she will appoint a “competent” secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) if elected as president. Robredo will run for the highest position in the government in the coming polls. She will go against presidential aspirants such … Read more
The DOH and COMELEC were finalizing the health protocols for this coming election season, according to Duque. On Wednesday, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the Department of Health (DOH) and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) were finalizing the health protocols to be implemented this coming election season. In an interview on Kapihan sa … Read more
DOH Speaks on Booster Shots of COVID-19 Vaccine DOH – The Department of Health revealed the possible month when the giving of the COVID-19 booster shots for priority groups may start. The Philippines remains to be in a tough fight against the COVID-19 virus. the pandemic that rocked several healthcare systems across the globe affected … Read more
Halloween and Christmas parties in the Philippines were allowed within families, according to DOH. DOH — The Department of Health said that Halloween and Christmas parties were allowed within the “bubble” of their families. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said at the Laging Handa briefing that mass gatherings were still prohibited. However, Vergeire said that … Read more
Allowing Christmas parties this year wasn’t yet certain, according to DOH. DOH — The Department of Health said on Friday that allowing Christmas parties in the Philippines this year wasn’t yet certain. The DOH said that it will have to monitor the trend of coronavirus cases in the country before it would come up with … Read more
DOH told moviegoers to wear face shields and face masks when going to cinemas. DOH — The Department of Health appealed to moviegoers in Metro Manila to wear face shields and face masks when going to cinemas. On Friday, the DOH appealed to moviegoers in the National Capital Region to observe health protocols in order … Read more