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COVID-19 hospital beds to increase amid case count rise

The Department of Health (DOH) has launched the One Hospital Command Policy to prevent congestion and full hospital capacity for COVID-19 patients. DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the new policy aims...

PRRD approves ‘limited’ face-to-face classes

President Rodrigo R. Duterte has approved the recommendation of Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones to have “limited” face-to-face classes under specific conditions. According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the conditions...

Lagundi clinical trial for COVID-19 to start soon

The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) said Lagundi has a substance that can cure cough and sore throat. “Mayroon kasi siyang anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial, pati…So kaya siya nakakapagpagaling ng ubo (It has...

Experts: COVID-19 cases may rise to 76,000 by August

Data gathered by the UP COVID-19 Response Team showed that there has been a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country for the past few days. Based...

DOH asks jails for strict health protocol implementation

The Department of Health (DOH) reminded managements of jails in the country to strictly implement health protocols. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire emphasized the importance of conducting health screening and contact tracing...

DepEd on President Duterte signing Republic Act No. 11480

July 20, 2020 -- We thank the President for signing Republic Act 11480 amending RA 7797 mandating the Secretary of Education recommend to the chief executive adjustments in the school calendar...

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