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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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American citizens giving up citizenship reaches all-time high

According to recent data by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans renouncing their citizenship has reached a record high this year. Data released in early May indicated that over two-thousand…

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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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Palacio de Maynila swabbing center ready to test quarantined OFWs

The Palacio de Maynila swabbing center in Pasay City, one of the four mega swabbing centers, will be operational this week and will prioritize the testing of overseas Filipino workers…

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Department of Agriculture-Philippine Coconut Authority, other agencies to study Virgin Coconut Oil to help fight COVID-19

The Department of Agriculture through the Philippine Coconut Authority (DA-PCA) is partnering with other agencies to study the curative properties of virgin coconut oil (VCO) on patients infected with the…

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Department of Transportation quarantine facilities now serve over 500 returning OFWs

The quarantine facilities set up by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to accommodate returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who will undergo the mandatory 14-day facility-based quarantine, are now serving over…

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Red Cross kicks off COVID-19 testing for 20,000 OFWs

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) started testing overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who just arrived in the country for Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at its newly-inaugurated molecular laboratory inside PRC’s Logistics Center…

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Red Cross targets 12,000 tests a day with opening of 3rd COVID Testing Center

With the third molecular laboratory that is expected to open anytime soon, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) can now conduct 12,000 tests per day in the National Capital Region (NCR).…

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Statement of the Department of Tourism (DOT) on the IATF-EID Authorization to mount sweeper flights

The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the approval by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) of its request to undertake necessary measures to charter and fund sweeper…

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Public-Private sector partnership ‘Bayanihan’ builds Philippine Arena’s quarantine center

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Philippine Arena and MVP Group of Companies have partnered in a large-scale health and safety initiative in a bid to isolate and…

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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

American citizens giving up citizenship reaches all-time high

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

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Philippine Government suspends PhilHealth premium payments on Overseas Filipino Workers

Palacio de Maynila swabbing center ready to test quarantined OFWs

Department of Agriculture-Philippine Coconut Authority, other agencies to study Virgin Coconut Oil to help fight COVID-19

Department of Transportation quarantine facilities now serve over 500 returning OFWs

Red Cross kicks off COVID-19 testing for 20,000 OFWs

Red Cross targets 12,000 tests a day with opening of 3rd COVID Testing Center

Statement of the Department of Tourism (DOT) on the IATF-EID Authorization to mount sweeper flights

Public-Private sector partnership ‘Bayanihan’ builds Philippine Arena’s quarantine center

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