House Of Representative Advances Medical Cannabis Bill to 2nd Reading MEDICAL CANNABIS – The House Of Representatives approved the medical cannabis bill on the second reading. The House of Representatives has given the green light to a bill on its second reading, aiming to legalize the medical application of cannabis or marijuana, which a lawmaker … Read more
The PMA warned physicians against prescribing Ivermectin outside of hospitals that granted compassionate use. The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) warned physicians against prescribing Ivermectin outside of hospitals that granted compassionate use of the said drug. In a statement on Saturday, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) reiterated its warning that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … Read more
Philippine Medical Association Responds to Statement of Pres. Duterte Over Health Workers’ Call MEDICAL ASSOCIATION – The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) reacted to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s statement for healthcare workers. There are notable increases in the COVID-19 cases in the Philippines lately. For three days now, the Department of Health (DOH) is recording at … Read more
Pacquiao wants PhilHealth premium rate hike exemption for health workers Senator Manny Pacquiao wants health workers to be exempted from the increase of the PhilHealth premium rate amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Pacquiao aims the suspension of the increase in PhilHealth premium contributions of the health sector for one year. The lawmaker filed Senate Resolution No. … Read more