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Philippine Red Cross set to inaugurate biggest molecular lab in the country as it formally opens testing center in Manila

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is set to inaugurate the biggest molecular laboratory in the country as the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing center at the PRC’s former headquarters in Port…

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NOAH Complex, proof of Cebu City’s Bayanihan spirit

The Bayanihan spirit is virus-proof. This is being demonstrated by Cebuanos, as they continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic that has so far infected over 4,000 residents of this city.…

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TESDA invites public to take COVID-19 prevention online course

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority is encouraging the public to enroll in its new online course entitled “Practicing COVID-19 Preventive Measures in the Workplace” accessible through the TESDA…

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COVID Survivors: 151 OFWs sent home from Philippine Arena facility

A total of 151 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were sent home Saturday, June 20, after recovering from COVID-19 at the We Heal As One Center-Philippine Arena. The COVID-19 survivors were…

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Science-based response to fight COVID-19 – Palace

Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque Jr. on Monday, June 22, said that the government’s strategy in fighting the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has always been anchored on science and hard data…

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U.S. provides technical training on COVID-19 testing in the Philippines

The United States, through the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (AFRIMS), led a two-week molecular biology training to strengthen the COVID-19 testing capabilities of Philippine medical technologists. From…

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Improved health procedures leads to faster discharge time for recently arrived overseas Filipinos, 5 days maximum

Just 72 hours after arriving back to the Philippines at Clark International Airport, repatriated overseas Filipinos were transported home on June 5. Upon arrival at the Clark International Airport, all…

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We Heal As One Center-Philippine Arena sends home 78 COVID survivors, mostly overseas Filipino workers

On Friday, June 5, the ‘We Heal As One Center-Philippine Arena’ sent home 78 recovered patients, most of whom were overseas Filipino workers. In a ceremony led by National Action…

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Use of bicycles promoted as alternative mode of transport, supported by the Department of Health and Department of Transportation

After the transition to a general community quarantine setting in Metro Manila, many Filipinos are now returning to work and thus getting back on the road. As a result, the…

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Inter-Agency Task Force approves health protocols for dine-in operations

The Inter-Agency Task Force against Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) approved the health protocols for dine-in operations in restaurants, following the findings of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon…

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DPWH to build temporary dormitories for health workers at Quezon Memorial Circle

Quezon City — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will begin construction of temporary dormitories for healthcare workers beginning first week of June at Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon…

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Philippine National Police launches ‘HELPLINE 16677’

The Philippine National Police in partnership with Philippine Long-Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company launched a PNP Helpline “16677” a communication hotline for public assistance and response in support of police operations.…

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President Duterte eases Metro Manila restriction to GCQ

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the recommendation Thursday, May 28, of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) easing the restriction in the National Capital…

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Frontliners get tested at mega swabbing centers

Hundreds of health care workers and law enforcers were tested for COVID-19 on Sunday, May 24, with all four mega swabbing facilities already operational. Swabbing facilities were put up by…

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In post-COVID-19 world, Philippine health tourism primed for significant growth

As the global travel industry places a particular emphasis on health well-being, the Philippines medical tourism industry finds itself in a position for significant growth in a post-pandemic era. “The…

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Tips to Stay Protected From the Manila Heat

Summer is finally upon us once again, and the typically hot Manila weather feels a lot hotter than usual. In many ways, the hot weather is but another way of…

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Teleconsultation comes to the aid of non-COVID patients

While most businesses are shuttered, and office employees are working from home, the medical community must work hard to stay open to patients yet be tightly guarded by Covid-19 restrictions.…

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World Vision assists families affected by Covid-19 in Marawi

Marawi City — Coping from the violent armed conflict in 2017, the people of Marawi experience yet another war, but this time with an invisible but deadly enemy — COVID-19.…

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Mall of Asia Arena ready for use as COVID-19 swabbing facility

The Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City is ready for use as a COVID-19 mega swabbing facility, which can test up to 1,500 people per day. Senator Richard…

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Philippine Government suspends PhilHealth premium payments on Overseas Filipino Workers

Higher PhilHealth premium contributions will not be placed on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) at this current time due to the ongoing health crisis brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic…

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Philippine Red Cross set to inaugurate biggest molecular lab in the country as it formally opens testing center in Manila

NOAH Complex, proof of Cebu City’s Bayanihan spirit

TESDA invites public to take COVID-19 prevention online course

COVID Survivors: 151 OFWs sent home from Philippine Arena facility

Science-based response to fight COVID-19 – Palace

U.S. provides technical training on COVID-19 testing in the Philippines

Improved health procedures leads to faster discharge time for recently arrived overseas Filipinos, 5 days maximum

We Heal As One Center-Philippine Arena sends home 78 COVID survivors, mostly overseas Filipino workers

Use of bicycles promoted as alternative mode of transport, supported by the Department of Health and Department of Transportation

Inter-Agency Task Force approves health protocols for dine-in operations

DPWH to build temporary dormitories for health workers at Quezon Memorial Circle

Philippine National Police launches ‘HELPLINE 16677’

President Duterte eases Metro Manila restriction to GCQ

Frontliners get tested at mega swabbing centers

In post-COVID-19 world, Philippine health tourism primed for significant growth

Tips to Stay Protected From the Manila Heat

Teleconsultation comes to the aid of non-COVID patients

World Vision assists families affected by Covid-19 in Marawi

Mall of Asia Arena ready for use as COVID-19 swabbing facility

Philippine Government suspends PhilHealth premium payments on Overseas Filipino Workers

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