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Philhealth to shoulder medical expenses of hospitalized COVID-19 patients
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) on Thursday said it will shoulder the medical bills of Filipinos who will get hospitalized due to novel coronavirus...
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Lambanog producers seek gov’t support to convert products into disinfectants
Lambanog producers in Tayabas City, Quezon Province are seeking government support to convert their products into rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizers, and disinfectants. The industry is experiencing a...
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Abbott wins U.S. approval for test that can detect coronavirus in minutes
A scientist simulating using coronavirus test Abbott Laboratories said on Friday (March 28) it won U.S. marketing approval for a diagnostic test for the coronavirus that can deliver results to...
View ArticleFDA warns public vs use of ‘Prodex-B’ as anti-viral treatment for COVID-19
MANILA, Philippines – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday (March 30) warned the public against the use of a drug cocktail called ‘Prodex-B’ as an anti-viral treatment for novel...
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Senator Angara says he’s recovering from COVID-19, thanks public for prayers
Senator Sonny Angara posted a photo while in quarantine for COVID-19 MANILA, Philippines – Senator Sonny Angara said he is on his way to recovery after testing positive for novel coronavirus disease...
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Former Senator Bongbong Marcos tests positive for COVID-19
MANILA, Philippines – Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. has tested positive for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), his spokesperson confirmed Tuesday, adding that his condition has...
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ALAMIN: Mga paraan upang maprotektahan ang bawat tahanan vs COVID-19
MANILA, Philippines – Sa ilalim ng ipinatutupad na enhanced community quarantine, limitado ang kilos ng mga tao at pinapayuhan ang lahat na manatili lamang sa bahay upang mapigilan ang lalo pang...
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Nutritionist notes benefits and risks of eating canned sardines
MANILA, Philippines – Daily survival during this time of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is a big challenge. Most households depend on relief goods coming from local government units (LGUs) or...
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Senator Binay asks IATF to extend help to families of COVID-19 fatalities
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Nancy Binay on Monday called on the government to establish protocols in handling fatalities related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), to assist the families...
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MMDA sets up decontamination tents in hospitals, gov’t offices to combat...
Decontamination tents MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday said it has installed decontamination tents in several public hospitals and government...
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COVID-19 community quarantine: Davao City implements new curfew hours,...
The city government of Davao began on Tuesday, April 7 the implementation of new curfew hours amid the enforcement of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) against the spread of novel coronavirus...
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COVID-19 may infect up to 60% of PH population if ECQ is ignored — POPCOM
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Population (POPCOM) fears the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may infect millions of Filipinos in a period of one year if the public will not support the...
View ArticleBagong PhilHealth package rate para sa COVID-19 patients, maaaring magamit...
MANILA, Philippines – Simula sa susunod na linggo ay maaari nang magamit ang pinakabagong rate package ng Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) para sa mga dinapuan ng novel coronavirus...
View ArticlePhilHealth announces insurance coverage for COVID-19 patients effective April 15
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced the four health assistance packages for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients starting April 15. In an...
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DOH, tiniyak na ligtas pa ring manganak sa ospital sa gitna ng COVID-19 crisis
MANILA, Philippines – Pinawi ng Department of Health (DOH) ang pangamba ng mga buntis hinggil sa kaligtasan ng panganganak sa mga ospital sa gitna ng krisis sa novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) sa...
View ArticleDOH, EAMC deny order to stop counting of COVID-19 fatalities
MANILA, Philippines — The East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) on Saturday (April 11) denied allegations that it has received directives from the Department of Health (DOH) to halt the counting of the...
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Quezon City gov’t imposes stricter market rules vs COVID-19 spread
MANILA, Philippines – The Quezon City government on Thursday said it will implement stricter measures in all public markets in the city in an effort to further stop the spread of novel coronavirus...
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FDA approves 16 COVID-19 rapid test kits
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 16 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rapid antibody test kits for commercial use. “These applications have completed necessary documentary requirements...
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Nat’l mental health facility confirms 6 COVID-19 related deaths
MANILA, Philippines – The National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) confirmed on Wednesday (April 22) that a total of eight psychiatric patients have died since the facility reported its first...
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Daily routine of an OFW on quarantine ship
Over 300 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) are aboard the two quarantine ships docked at Pier 15, Port Area, Manila. According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), they are OFWs from different countries...
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