PRC cancels September 2021 qualifying assessment for foreign medical...
MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Thursday (September 9) the cancellation of the 2021 Qualifying Assessment for Foreign Medical Professionals (QAFMP) in...
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DOH clarifies: Daily tally for Sept. 8 at 17,883
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday corrected the figures it reported the previous day, adding 5,132 COVID-19 cases. In a statement, the DOH said the daily tally for Sept....
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Bangko Sentral shares tips in determining fake banknotes
MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday advised the public to carefully check their banknotes to ascertain the genuineness of the Philippine currency. The BSP issued...
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Fully vaccinated na nagkaroon ng COVID-19, mahigit 200 lang — FDA
MANILA, Philippines — Mababa lamang ang bilang ng “breakthrough infections” o mga taong nahawa pa rin ng COVID-19 kahit sila ay fully vaccinated na. Batay sa hawak na datos ng Food and Drug...
View ArticleTyphoon Kiko expected to maintain strength as it moves towards Cagayan, Isabela
MANILA, Philippines — Several parts of Cagayan and Isabela may experience heavy to intense with at times torrential rains due to Typhoon Kiko. According to the latest bulletin from PAGASA, these...
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6.5 million housing units needed for informal settlers nationwide — DHSUD
MANILA, Philippines — At least 6.5 million housing for informal settlers are needed nationwide, according to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). DHSUD Secretary Eduardo...
View ArticleMetro Manila mayors urge IATF to ease COVID restrictions for fully vaccinated...
MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Council (MMC) urged the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) to consider relaxing COVID-19 restrictions in the...
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Pag-IBIG Fund makes cash loans more affordable with longer payment period
MANILA, Philippines — Pag-IBIG on Thursday (September 9) announced that it will lengthen its payment term to three years from the previous 24 months or two-year period. Department of Human Settlements...
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PH posts new record-high 22,820 fresh COVID-19 cases
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday reported a new record for the highest number of new COVID-19 infections in a single day with 22,820. In its 8:30 p.m. bulletin, the DOH...
View ArticleSenators slam lack of funding for health worker benefits in 2022 national budget
MANILA, Philippines—Several senators are questioning the lack of funding for healthcare worker benefits in the 2022 national budget. Senator Franklin Drilon, during the briefing of the Development...
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PH receives over 500K more AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine shots
MANILA, Philippines – A total of 502,000 additional doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine were delivered to the country on Friday, the National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 said. In a statement,...
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NDRRMC: 14 reported dead, 7 missing in ‘Jolina’ aftermath
MANILA, Philippines — The death toll in the Tropical Storm Jolina aftermath has reached 14, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management (NDRRMC). In a situational report released on...
View ArticlePateros LGU begins COVID-19 vax registration for minors aged 12-17
MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Pateros has opened the COVID-19 vaccination registration for children aged 12 to 17. The registration is only open to minors residing in the municipality....
View ArticlePH logs 17,964 new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 175K
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines on Friday listed 17,964 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 2,179,770. In its 4 p.m. bulletin, the Department of Health...
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Roque says sorry for ‘emotional’ outburst vs doctors during IATF meeting
MANILA, Philippines – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Friday apologized as he explained his outburst against a group of doctors during a recent meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force for...
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Comelec to set up isolation voting areas for COVID-positive voters
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Election (Comelec) is making sure each voter exercises his or her rights to suffrage even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, whether he or she is positive of...
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Pilot implementation ng bagong quarantine strategy sa NCR, sisimulan sa...
MANILA – Sa Setyembre 16 inaasahang masisimulan ang pilot implementation ng bagong quarantine strategy na isinusulong ng pamahalaan upang mapigilan ang lalo pang pagkalat ng COVID-19. Ayon sa...
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Limpin seeks Roque resignation, apology to all health workers for ‘emotional’...
MANILA, Philippines – The doctor who was berated by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said he should resign from his post following his ‘emotional’ outburst against health experts who suggested...
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More than 1 million fully vaccinated in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — More than 1 million individuals have been fully vaccinated in Manila. Based on the data from the Manila Health Department (MHD), 1,000,206 persons have now been fully vaccinated...
View ArticleSignal No. 4 raised over Babuyan Islands as Typhoon Kiko endangers extreme...
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has raised tropical cyclone wind signal (TCWS) No. 4 over the northeastern portion of...
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