DOH: Inhaling Crushed Dolomite Rock Along Manila Bay Can Cause Respiratory Issues DOH – Department of Health recently said that the inhalation of crushed dolomite rock in Manila Bay can cause respiratory problems. This came from Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, according to an article from GMA News. Vergeire reffered to the Department of Environment … Read more
Areas in the Philippines Under GCQ, MGCQ (LISTS) AREAS IN THE PHILIPPINES UNDER GCQ & MGCQ – Here are the lists of the cities and provinces in the Philippines that are under a General Community Quarantine and a Modified GCQ until September 30. Over 200 nations and territories including the Philippines are affected by the … Read more
Pres. Duterte Speaks About the COVID-19 Frontliners on National Heroes’ Day DUTERTE – Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte paid tribute to the frontliners in the COVID-19 fight as the country celebrates the National Heroes’ Day. The Philippines is fighting a huge challenge for several months now. It is one of the over 200 countries and … Read more
Vergeire: DOH Now Evaluating Deaths Of 22 Other Health Workers For P1M Compensation DOH – Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary and Spokesperson Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire said they are now evaluating the death of 22 more health workers. Under the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, also known as the Bayanihan Act, health workers who … Read more
CHED Implements Suspension on Foreign Internships for Pinoy Students CHED – The Commission on Higher Education decided to suspend the overseas internships for Pinoy students. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected over 200 countries and territories across the globe. It brought a lot of changes to nations with confirmed cases like the Philippines. According to the … Read more
Northern Samar Representative Paul Daza Releases Statement After Testing Positive for COVID-19 Northern Samar Representative Paul Daza announced through a statement that he tested positive for COVID-19. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, everyone is encouraged to stay at home to prevent the spread of the disease. Undeniably, the current situation is posing huge … Read more
2 Employees of the House of Representatives Test Positive for COVID-19 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES – The House confirmed two (2) new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total in the chamber to 54. The COVID-19 pandemic is currently shaking the healthcare system of the Philippines. Amid the fight, several big hospitals reached their full capacity and … Read more
Bacolod Sends Appeal to Pres. Duterte Over Increasing COVID-19 Cases, Depleting Health Workers DUTERTE – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte responded to the “Emergency” appeal of Bacolod over the COVID-19 cases in the city. The total COVID-19 cases in the Philippines increases by at least three thousand daily for several days now. As of this writing, … Read more
Emergency Appeal of Bacolod City to Pres. Duterte Over the Increasing COVID-19 Cases BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Evelio “Bing” Leonardia penned an “Emergency and Urgent Appeal” to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte over the COVID-19 pandemic. Undeniably, one of the countries that the healthcare system was shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic is the Philippines. As of … Read more
Philippine Red Cross Blames DOH For COVID-19 Community Spread PRC BLAMES DOH – The Philippine Red Cross held the Department of Health accountable for the spread of COVID-19 in communities and households. According to the PRC, the DOH’s late release of results to patients who were found positive for COVID-19 was a huge factor in … Read more