No Omicron variant has yet been detected in PH: DOH
No Omicron variant of COVID-19 has yet been detected in the Philippines, based on the latest genome sequencing data released by the Department of Health (DOH). But of the 629 …
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DOH uncertain if COVID-19 in PH is ‘under control’
Although the number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines continues to decline, the Department of Health (DOH) said it is not yet certain whether the pandemic can be considered “under …
DOH: PH records 4.3 percent COVID-19 positivity rate
The Philippines on Wednesday recorded a 4.3 positivity rate, according to the Department of Health, based on the number of those who underwent the RT-PCR test on Monday. The positivity …
Trend of COVID-19 cases nationwide dropping: DOH
It was found that the trend of COVID-19 cases in all island groups in the country is dropping, based on data released by the Department of Health (DOH). The COVID-19 …
DOH data shows Philippines has ‘moderate risk’ of COVID-19
From being “high risk,” the state of COVID-19 in the country has dropped to “moderate risk,” based on data from the Department of Health (DOH). This is after the 2 …
DOH disagrees that NCR has reached peak of COVID-19 cases
The Department of Health (DOH) disagreed with the statement of the group of experts that the National Capital Region (NCR) has allegedly reached the peak or highest number of newly …
Herd immunity in PH possible by Q1 of 2021 – Duque
Health Secretary Francisco Duque said Thursday the Philippines could achieve herd immunity by the first quarter of 2022, with 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses being administered every day. “Supply permitting and …
WHO, DOH oppose ‘vaccine bubble’ proposal
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Department of Health oppose the proposed “vaccine bubble,” which would give vaccinated individuals the privilege of access to certain establishments and transportation. The …
DOH has no budget allocated for SRA in 2022
It seems that health care workers will continue to collect their special risk allowance (SRA) from the Department of Health (DOH) because apart from the pending funds, there is also …
Health workers say DOH giving false hopes
Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital staff picketed to remind the Department of Health (DOH) that the 10-day deadline for paying their benefits has expired. According to them, only a few …
DOH speaks up on risk allowance of non-COVID health workers
If only the Department of Health (DOH) is to decide, they will give a special allowance to health workers in the hospital even if they are not in the COVID-19 …
DOH: More health workers to receive SRA
The number of health workers who will receive special risk allowance (SRA) will increase. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said this is due to the Department of Health’s (DOH) ongoing …
Health workers frustrated over DOH’s delay in releasing benefits
President Rodrigo Duterte gave the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) ten days to pay all delayed benefits of health workers. The DOH is …
DOH plans to shorten quarantine of fully vaccinated health workers
The Department of Health (DOH) intends to shorten the quarantine period of health workers who are fully vaccinated but exposed to COVID-19. According to Health spokesperson Maria Rosario Vergeire, the …
ECQ not effective in some areas – DOH
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III yesterday confirmed that they held an emergency meeting yesterday after the implemented ECQ in some areas in the country did not help in reducing COVID-19 …
DOH: NCR active cases may reach 300K by September if ‘nothing changes’
According to a Department of Health (DOH) projection, the Philippines’ currently active COVID-19 cases in Metro Manila could double by September if vaccine coverage, compliance with health protocols, and detection …
Solons not convinced by DOH data on health workers
Some lawmakers are not convinced by Department of Health (DOH) data that only more than 500,000 healthcare workers in the country should be given the corresponding benefits in the fight …
Ex-DBM usec Lloyd Christopher Lao breaks silence
Former Budget Undersecretary Lloyd Christopher Lao broke the silence on the alleged purchase of face masks, face shields, and other personal protective equipment or PPE under the office he previously …
DOH’s transfer of funds to DBM ‘illegal – House panel chair
House committee on public accounts chairman Representative Jose Bonito Singson Jr. said the Department of Health’s fund transfer of at least P42 billion to the Department of Budget and Management-Procurement …
DOH spent P1M in catering for virtual meetings: COA
In the more than 300-page report of the Commission on Audit (COA) to the Department of Health (DOH) for the year 2020, it included P1.08 million in catering costs at …
Duterte defends DOH, ordering it to ignore COA reports
President Rodrigo Duterte slammed the Commission on Audit (COA) for its process of issuing audit reports on government agencies’ use of COVID-19 funds in 2020. Duterte specifically defended the Department …
Progressive groups support COA’s report on DOH
Some progressive groups support the Commission On Audit’s release regarding funding allocated to the DOH. They said it is really needed as a check and balance within the government. “Mali …
COA finds ‘deficiency’ in DOH’s handling of P67 billion COVID-19 funds
According to a report by the Commission on Audit (COA) released Wednesday, the Department of Health has seen some alleged lack of proper funding for the pandemic. This was revealed …
Delta variant threat should not be ignored: DOH
The more infectious Delta variant of COVID-19 appears to be fifth in the list of variants with the most detected in samples processed by the Philippine Genome Center (PGC). Of …
Delta variant detected in 13 of 17 in PH regions – DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) said Monday highly infectious Delta variant had been detected in 13 out of 17 regions in the Philippines. “Local Delta cases have been detected in …
4 DOH alert levels for COVID-19 status of each area
The Department of Health will use four alert levels to determine the situation of various areas in the Philippines when it comes to COVID-19. The DOH said it would help …