Donate Blood, Save Lives: VP Sara Duterte’s Call to Action This July SARA DUTERTE – In a heartfelt appeal for National Blood Donor’s Month, Vice President Sara Duterte is urging Filipinos to become life-saving heroes by donating blood. In observance of National Blood Donor’s Month, Vice President Sara Duterte called on Filipinos to participate in … Read more
Here are some Mpox prevention measures according to the DOH. MPOX PREVENTION – The Department of Health informs the public that wearing face masks is not effective in preventing this. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), monkeypox is caused by the virus Orthopoxvirus and is a zoonotic disease. This means that it is transmissible from animals … Read more
Regarding the rising cases of Mpox in the Philippines, the DOH has this statement. MPOX IN PHILIPPINES – The Department of Health on Saturday, May 31, says there’s no need for lockdown despite the several confirmed cases. The very first mpox case in the Philippines was logged just last year in Metro Manila, and the … Read more
The first mpox case in Iloilo City has been logged. MPOX IN ILOILO – On Wednesday, the first case of monkeypox, also known as mpox, was confirmed according to the City Health Office (CHO). Monkeypox is a viral disease, and in a previous article, dated November 2024, four cases were confirmed by DOH-CALABARZON. Recently, on May … Read more
DOH Urges Devotees Not to Hurt Themselves During Senakulo DOH – The Department of Health has reminded the Filipino devotees not to hurt themselves during ‘Senakulo’. Senakulo is a traditional play performed in the Philippines during Holy Week, especially on Good Friday. It portrays the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The word “Senakulo” … Read more
Manuel Masalva falls into a coma after PH visit, and DOH has this reminder for the people. The Department of Health reminded the people that there’s no need to panic after Manuel Masalva contracted a dangerous bacterial infection. The actor from the American TV series “Narcos: Mexico,” Manuel Masalva has been placed in a medically induced … Read more
Is there a budding pandemic again? The Department of Health has this statement. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – Is there a new virus outbreak in China? The DOH has this statement amid the allegations. Five years after COVID-19, a global scare was ignited due to viral posts that circulated online regarding a new disease outbreak. This … Read more
Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan Calls on Government to Eliminate Medicine Booklet Requirement for PWDs as Well KIKO PANGILINAN – Former Senator Francis Pangilinan has called on the government to remove the purchase booklet requirement for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Former Senator Francis Pangilinan has called on the government to simplify the process for persons with disabilities … Read more
4 new cases of Mpox in the Philippines were detected. MPOX PHILIPPINES – Department of Health (DOH) CALABARZON detected four new cases of monkeypox. Here are some details. Last October 18, six new cases of monkeypox in the Philippines were announced and on October 10, the number was 24. As more and more cases arise in the … Read more
DOH is Considering Banning ‘Mukbang’ Vlogs in the Philippines The Department of Health is considering banning ‘mukbang’ vlogs in the Philippines following the death of a vlogger in Iligan City. The health department is exploring the possibility of banning ‘mukbang’ vlogs in the Philippines after the vlogger’s death in Iligan City who created such content. … Read more