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
Lincoon Ong of Pharmally receives death threat amid probe on COVID-19 supplies issue PHARMALLY – An official of the pharmaceutical corporation revealed that he has been receiving death threats amid the Senate investigation into the procurement of “overpriced” COVID-19 supplies. In the continuation of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee hearing, Senator Richard Gordon asked Lincoon … Read more
Pacquiao asks Duterte not to defend his personnel involved in corruption Senator Manny Pacquiao asked President Rodrigo Duterte to let the Senate investigate his personnel involved in corruption. Pacquiao stressed in an interview via “Balitaan at Kumustahan” with Jon Ibanez on Friday that the Philippines is a democratic country and not under a dictatorship. “Hindi … Read more
Update on Price Caps Set by DOH for COVID-19 Tests DOH – The Department of Health released the new price caps for the COVID-19 tests which will be implemented starting September 6. The Philippines is still grappling with the demands and risks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been more than a year now … Read more
Duterte on Dick Gordon: “Puro daldal kanya ang tanong at kanya yung sagot at siya ang magsabi kung mali ka o hindi.” President Rodrigo Duterte slammed Senator Richard “Dick” Gordon for being hot with Department of Health officials in connection with the audit report released by the Commission on Audit. Earlier, COA flagged DOH for … Read more
Is DOH Considering to Start Giving COVID-19 Booster Shots? DOH – The Department of Health spoke on its current decision on the possibility of administering COVID-19 booster shots for the Filipinos. Most countries across the globe now are in a tight fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these is the Philippines which has also … Read more
The DOH saw community transmission of the Delta variant in Calabarzon and NCR. On Monday, the Department of Health (DOH) said that there were already signs of community transmission of the Delta variant in Calabarzon and National Capital Region (NCR) but stressed the need for “further evidence”. Citing the World Health Organization (WHO), Health Undersecretary … Read more
The DOH was open to giving booster doses once vaccine supply stabilized, according to Duque. On Monday, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the Department of Health (DOH) was open to giving booster doses to the public once the vaccine supply in the Philippines stabilized. Duque said in a virtual forum that allowing COVID-19 … Read more