DOH Speaks on Omicron Cases in PH DOH – The Department of Health confirmed the 3rd case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the Philippines. Countries now are monitoring the Omicron variant, a “heavily mutated” variant of COVID-19 that was first recorded in South Africa. The experts are currently observing the behavior of the … Read more
DOH Speaks on Close Contacts of Omicron Patients in PH DOH – The Department of Health revealed the results of the COVID-19 tests of the close contacts of the two (2) Omicron patients in the Philippines. The Omicron variant of COVID-19 which was first recorded in South Africa caused global alarm as it was reported … Read more
DOH Coordinates w/ Gov’t Agencies to Locate 8 Travelers from South Africa DOH – The Department of Health is yet to locate the eight (8) travelers from South Africa due to incorrect and incomplete personal information. A new variant of COVID-19 was recently detected in South Africa and it alarmed countries across the globe. The … Read more
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