#COVID-19

Security forces continue operating checkpoints

The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will continue operating the established checkpoints as part of the government’s strides against Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). According...

BOC assures speedy clearance of medical supply shipment

by Mark Fetalco The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has assured that it is currently expediting the process of the shipment of medical supplies and relief goods. The BOC has activated its Assistance Desk...

DSWD prepares food packs for distribution

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is now preparing for the distribution of food packs in places affected by the COVID-19. The DSWD will be getting in touch with local...

PRRD places Luzon under ‘enhanced community quarantine’

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday has placed mainland Luzon under enhanced community quarantine as a stricter means to address COVID-19. “Pursuant to my powers as President under the Constitution and Republic Act...

BOC, FDA clarifies clearance and release procedure of imported medical health devices

PR The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reiterated the guidelines under FDA Circular No. 2017-013 wherein importers of all products are required to obtain appropriate marketing authorization from the FDA in the...

PhilHealth to release P30 billion to hospitals to fight CoViD-19

PR The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is releasing an initial P30 billion to accredited hospitals to help them respond to the onslaught of CoViD-19 in the country. The move utilizes its...

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