#COVID-19

NBI asked to investigate company selling overpriced medical equipment

PCOO PR President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wants the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate a couple who allegedly tried to put the government in a disadvantageous position by offering overpriced medical...

SC starts rapid testing

The Supreme Court today started conducting rapid testing for COVID-19 on its officials and employees. Chief Justice Diosdado M. Peralta personally inspected the two medical tents, one outside the New Building and...

Senators seek Sec. Duque’s resignation

After the Senate hearing on the COVID-19 crisis, some senators pointed out that Health Secretary Francisco Duque III must be relieved from his post. For some senators, it is time to make...

DOH confirms 32,000 estimated testing capacity

The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the estimated 32,000 daily testing capacity of licensed laboratories in the country. DOH USec. Maria Rosario Vergeire clarified in a statement the 32,000 maximum capacity “is...

Palace: PH testing capacity reaches 32,100

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday announced the Philippines daily testing capacity has reached 32,100 as of May 20. “Naabot na po natin ang ating target na 30,000 PCR tests per day....

PhilHealth testing package price drops by almost 50%

The cost of COVID-19 testing package of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has gone down from Php 8,150 to Php 4,210. PhilHealth President Ret. BGen. Ricardo Morales said the new price...

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