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Development of PH vaccine information system underway, says DICT

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Posted at Aug 02 02:23 PM

The development of the country's vaccine information management system is underway, the Department of Information and Communications Technology said Monday. Read more »

DOH: Wider genome-sequencing work needed to get ‘full picture’ of Delta variant status

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Updated as of Jul 17 02:51 PM

The DOH wants to expand genome sequencing work in areas that are high-risk for COVID-19, as the country tallied its first local cases of the transmissible Delta variant.  Read more »

P6.3 billion released under PhilHealth debit-credit reimbursement system: acting spox

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Posted at Jun 19 02:39 PM

State medical insurer PhilHealth has released around P6.3 billion in hospital claims under their Debit-Credit Payment Method (DCPM), which is said to speed up reimbursements to hospitals. Read more »

DOH: RT-PCR tests 'still effective' as authorities study 'undetectable' COVID-19 variant

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 17 01:17 PM

MANILA - The RT-PCR test, considered the gold standard in COVID-19 testing, is "still effective" in detecting the virus, the Department of Health said Saturday amid concerns over a variant that supposedly escapes detection.    Read more »

Reassessment of gov't protocols urged as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

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Posted at Mar 13 05:09 PM

MANILA - An official of the Department of Health’s Technical Advisory Group (DOH-TAG) stressed the need to “reassess” how the public and the government enforce and comply with COVID-19 protocols, as the number of cases continue to rise.  Read more »

DOH: Easing age restrictions anew up to IATF as COVID-19 cases spike

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 03:07 PM

The development came after the inter-agency task force leading the country’s COVID-19 response allowed more children to go out of their homes in modified and general community quarantine areas and after 3 minors were reportedly infected by the new COVID-19 variant. Read more »

P1.5 billion released for typhoon-hit areas — DILG official

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Posted at Nov 21 02:33 PM

The government has released P1.5 billion in funds for local government units badly-hit by the recent storms, an official from the Department of the Interior and Local Government said. Read more »

DOJ: Mega task force vs corruption to start investigation with COA reports, media exposés

Aleta Nieva Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 04 03:06 PM

MANILA - The Department of Justice-led mega task force against corruption will meet today, Wednesday to set up its secretariat and discuss the structure on how it will receive and process tips coming from the public.   Read more »

DSWD provides P8.3M to typhoon-hit families, assures public of P866-M stockpile, standby funds

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Posted at Nov 04 02:26 PM

MANILA - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said a total of P8.3 million in assistance have been provided to thousands of families affected by the onslaught of typhoon Rolly.   Read more »

Aurora residents urged to prepare early for typhoon Rolly

Aleta Nieva Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 31 02:09 PM

MANILA - The local government of Aurora is gearing up for the possible impact of typhoon Rolly on the province.   Read more »

'Kailangang mapatay': Anti-corruption commissioner pushes for death penalty vs corrupt officials

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 01 12:23 PM

MANILA - The country’s anti-corruption chief on Saturday said anew there is need to impose capital punishment for corrupt officials.    Read more »

'Tutulong lang,' paliwanag ng PNP sa hirit na gamitin ang mga tsismoso't tsismosa sa COVID-19 contact tracing

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Posted at Jul 25 01:35 PM

MAYNILA - Nilinaw ng opisyal ng Philippine National Police ang magiging papel ng mga umano'y tsismoso at tsismosa sa pagsasagawa ng contact tracing, sa harap ng mga mungkahing gamitin ang kanilang nakakalap na impormasyon para rito.    Read more »

Motorcycle pillion-riding accidents caused by dividers due to 'faulty' material: official

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 25 01:37 PM

MANILA - An official from the Department of the Interior and Local Government on Saturday defended the policy requiring protective dividers for pillion-riding on motorcycles, reiterating that such barriers are a necessary health measure amid the continuing threat of COVID-19.  Read more »

Joint police task force urges public to report 'arrogant' cops in COVID-19 checkpoints

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 01:02 PM

MANILA - The public is encouraged to report “arrogant” police officers in COVID-19 checkpoints, the country’s COVID-19 joint task force said, promising a crackdown on such cops.    Read more »

Limited gatherings now OK in colleges, universities in MGCQ areas- IATF

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 20 10:32 PM

MANILA - Higher educational insitutions in areas under modified general community quarantine are now allowed to hold mass gatherings at a limited capacity, the country's coronavirus task force announced Saturday.  Read more »

Pagbabalik-operasyon ng lotto outlets pinaplantsa na ng PCSO

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 12:34 PM

MAYNILA - Naghahanda na ng Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office para sa pagbabalik-operasyon ng lotto outlets, ilang buwan matapos ipasara ang mga ito dala ng coronavirus lockdown sa bansa.  Read more »

DTI: Huwag samantalahin ang presyo ng laptop, bisikleta ngayong lockdown

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Posted at Jun 02 04:05 PM

MAYNILA - Nakiusap ang Department of Trade and Industry sa mga nagbebenta ng bisikleta at laptop na huwag samantalahin ang lockdown para taasan ang presyo ng mga naturang produkto.    Read more »

'Extensive' use of technology led to cybercrime spike during lockdown - justice officials

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 02:11 PM

MANILA - Extensive use of technology as areas in the Philippines went under lockdown because of the coronavirus disease led to a surge in cybercrime cases in the country, including child exploitation, justice officials said Saturday. Read more »

Businesses operating under modified lockdown urged to provide transpo, accommodation for employees

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 01:08 PM

MANILA - The country's trade chief on Thursday appealed to companies to provide transportation and accomodation for workers required to be physically present to work, as the government rolls out a modified quarantine meant to "roll out" the country's economy.  Read more »

Bong Go says criticism, 'fake news' over donations meant to distract Duterte admin

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Posted at Apr 04 01:41 PM

MANILA - Senator Bong Go on Saturday lashed out on critics and spreaders of "fake news" anew amid allegations he used private coronavirus (COVID-19) donations for personal gain.  Read more »