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FDA chief Domingo quits post

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 03 05:18 PM

Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo said Monday he has resigned as director-general of the Food and Drug Administration. Read more »

Vaccine rollout for kids aged 5-11 may start Jan - FDA

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 24 11:55 AM

The Philippines may begin administering COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 in January, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday. Read more »

FDA OKs anti-viral drug molnupiravir for emergency use

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 23 07:28 PM

The Food and Drug Administration has approved one brand of anti-viral molnupiravir for emergency use as part of COVID-19 treatment, its chief said Thursday. Read more »

Pagbabakuna sa 5-11 y.o. posible ngayong taon kung...

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 12:21 PM

Inaasahan ng FDA na mauumpisahan na rin ang pagbabakuna kontra COVID-19 sa mga mas bata sa 12 anyos bago magtapos ang taon o sa unang buwan ng 2022. Read more »

FDA eyes full approval of some COVID vaccines early 2022

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 18 09:09 AM

The Food and Drug Administration predicts several COVID-19 vaccines will be given full authorization early next year, making it available to be procured by the public, its chief said Thursday. Read more »

FDA sees no waning effect of vaccines so far

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 12 02:14 AM

The Philippine FDA said it does not see the need for booster shots yet, as vaccines administered 6 months ago remained effective. Read more »

Health workers want COVID-19 boosters, DOH survey finds

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 05:42 PM

Over 90 percent of health-care workers are willing to get booster shots against COVID-19 if it is proven effective and recommended by experts. Read more »

PH logs nearly 65k reactions to COVID shots, most mild

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 08 03:17 PM

MANILA— The Philippines has recorded nearly 65,000 adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccination, majority considered non-serious, the FDA said Friday. Read more »

FDA grants license for additional COVID-19 drugs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 04:46 AM

FDA director-general Eric Domingo said the agency is also looking for new suppliers of tocilizumab. Read more »

'COVID test kits with short shelf life only choice in 2020'

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 23 02:36 PM

The government had no other option other than buying COVID-19 test kits with a 6-month shelf life last year, said the FDA, as some lawmakers looked into the procurement. Read more »

FDA nagbabala sa publiko laban sa nasal spray products

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 15 01:30 PM

Nilinaw ng FDA na hindi gamot sa COVID-19 ang brand ng nasal spray na nabigyan nito ng awtorisasyon bilang medical devices. Read more »

COVID-19 booster jab decision may be out this week: FDA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 15 10:48 AM

The Department of Health (DOH) is expected to come up with its position on the issue of COVID-19 booster jab in the Philippines within this week. Read more »

FDA warns vs nasal sprays as COVID-19 treatment

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 11:23 AM

The FDA has warned the public against claims by companies that nasal spray products could be used to prevent or treat COVID-19. Read more »

FDA warns vs ivermectin use amid Tocilizumab shortage

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 10:53 AM

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday warned the public of using anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as an alternative treatment for severe COVID-19 cases, as the medication Tocilizumab remained scarce. Read more »

Pfizer COVID jab OK as booster after full approval: FDA

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 31 01:18 PM

The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine can be used as a booster shot once it receives full authorization. Read more »

No reason to suspend Moderna use in PH: FDA

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 31 08:59 AM

The batches of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine that the Philippines received were manufactured separately from the ones being investigated in Japan. Read more »

Ilang LGU dumadaing sa kakauning vaccine supply

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 27 08:43 PM

Naglabas ng hinaing ang ilang LGU dahil sa kakaunting suplay umano ng COVID-19 vaccines. Read more »

Not guinea pigs: FDA blasts claims on vaccine toxicity

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 10:18 AM

The FDA disputed claims that COVID-19 vaccines being used in the Philippines and around the world are harmful to the human body. Read more »

No shortage in medical oxygen supply ahead - FDA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 11:58 AM

The FDA Chief Eric Domingo said medical-grade oxygen is a prescription drug as he assured the public of its ample supply during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

FDA: Delta variant hindi kumalat sa PGH dahil sa bakuna, health protocols

Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 02:49 AM

MAYNILA - Kahit umabot aniya sa 21 ang nahawakang kaso ng Delta variant sa Philippine General Hospital mula pa noong Hunyo, hindi umano kumalat ang nakakahawang variant sa health care workers.  Read more »