FDA Chief Samuel Zacate Expresses Support for Medical Marijuana Legalization FDA – Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director General Samuel Zacate expressed openness to granting permits for medical marijuana commercial use if legalized. Medical marijuana involves utilizing the cannabis plant and its chemical components to address various medical conditions or alleviate symptoms. The primary active … Read more
CSC Speaks on Allowable Absences for Gov’t Employees over COVID-19 Vaccination CSC – The Civil Service Commission said that government employees who experience side effects of the COVID-19 may file a leave from work. The Philippines is still amidst a tough fight against the COVID-19 pandemic now. According to the Department of Health (DOH), it … Read more
FDA Warns Public Against Unregistered Food Products & Supplements The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against using unregistered food products and food supplements. On Saturday (September 4), FDA has released advisories to healthcare professionals and the general public regarding the purchase and consumption of unregistered products circulating in the market. The … Read more
Filipino People Warned by FDA Against Unregistered & Fake Body Oil Products The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against the usage of unregistered and fake body oil products. On Thursday (July 22, 2021), FDA has released the list of counterfeit and unregistered oil products. The agency warned the public that using … Read more
Bongbong’s Piaya is included in the recent advisory from FDA The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public against buying and eating the famous “pasalubong” Bongbong’s Piaya. Piaya is a Negros Occidental delicacy and its popularity has reached the different parts of the country as well as abroad. Indeed, it is well-loved by many … Read more
COVID-19 Vaccines Sold Illegally Unfit For Use, According to FDA The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public regarding COVID-19 vaccines sold illegally, were unfit for use. On Thursday (July 8, 2021), the Food and Drug Administration Director General Eric Domingo said that the illegally sold COVID-19 jabs are unfit for use although some … Read more
Fake COVID-19 Vaccines Now Being Sold Online, FDA Warns Filipinos The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public to beware of fake COVID-19 vaccines being sold online. On Tuesday (March 30, 2021), FDA Deputy Director General for Field Regulatory Operations Dr. Oscar Gutierrez Jr. urges the Filipino people to use only COVID-19 vaccines approved by … Read more
FDA stated this about the drug called ‘Carrimycin’ The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released this statement regarding ‘Carrimycin’, a drug being used by China in fighting against COVID-19. Amid the health crisis, the national government of several countries have been seeking a vaccine or cure to the fatal virus. President Rodrigo Duterte even … Read more
FDA Approves COVID-19 Test Kits Developed By Up FDA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of COVID-19 test kits for detecting the virus as confirmed cases increases. There are now 24 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) in the Philippines. The Food and Drug Administration issued the Certificate of Exemption … Read more
FDA Warns Public Against Unregistered Food Products FDA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public against unregistered food products as holiday nears. According to PhilStar, the agency warned in an advisory not to purchase the unregistered products that could possibly pose health risks. “Since these products have not gone through evaluation process, … Read more