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PNP urges public to avoid hoarding oxygen tanks, med equipment

Amid the rising number of cases of COVID-19 infections in the country, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Police Gen. Guillermo Eleazar asked the public to avoid hoarding medical equipment and supplies, particularly oxygen tanks.

DOH launches COVID-19 mobile phone survey

The Department of Health (DOH) today launched the COVID-19 Mobile Phone Survey to gain a better understanding of how Filipinos are keeping themselves healthy throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

SSS reminds employers of legal obligations to employees, regardless of employment status

The Social Security System (SSS) reminds all employers, registered and unregistered, to be compliant with their legal obligations to their employees, regardless of employment status, to avoid penalty and imprisonment under the provisions of Republic Act No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018.

COA to brief House Members on reported deficiencies in the handling of P67.3-B COVID-19 funds

The Commission on Audit (COA) is set to brief the House of Representatives regarding the “deficiencies” it discovered in the management of some P67.32 billion in COVID-19 funds entrusted to the Department of Health (DOH) in 2020.

DOH: COA findings on ‘unauthorized grant of meal allowances to HCWS’ already settled

The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday (Aug. 15) clarified that the alleged ‘deficiencies’ in the management of the ₱ 275.9 million in cash allowances, gift certificates, and grocery items, cited in the Commission on Audit (COA) 2020 Consolidated Annual Audit Report, have already been settled with the issuance of the Presidential Memorandum dated June 1, 2021.

Displaced QC workers not entitled to government cash aid getting help from Kalingang QC program

Quezon City residents not covered by the national government’s enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) financial assistance can receive a one-time P2,000 cash aid under the revived Kalingang QC program, according to Mayor Joy Belmonte.

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