Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday raised fears about personal protective equipment (PPE), testing kits, disinfectants, respirators, surgical tools, and future vaccines becoming the “newest instruments for money laundering.”
Workplaces required to have isolation room for sick employees
Private companies with multiple tenants are required to have an isolation area of one room for every 200 employees, Malacañang said Thursday.
Villafuerte seeks adequate supply of medicines in fight vs Covid-19
Deputy Speaker LRay Villafuerte on Wednesday said the government should ensure an adequate and readily available supply of critical products such as medicines, vaccines, personal protective equipment (PPEs) and ventilators in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
May gustong manulot! Gordon thinks group behind Ombudsman probe eyes Duque’s post
MANILA – Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chair Richard Gordon thinks that a group within the Duterte administration are eyeing to replace embattled Health Sec. Francisco Duque III amid the inquiry initiated by the Ombudsman over the alleged anomalous purchase of medical equipment for COVID-19 response.
Pramis yan ha! Gov’t to speed up processing of returning OFWs, assures purchased PPEs of highest standard
The government has vowed to expedite the quarantine procedures for the 42,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are expected to return home this month without compromising public safety.
Para hindi maulit: Lacson proposes this short amendment in Bayanihan II
To prevent a repeat of the overprice of medical supplies that hounded the Department of Health recently, Sen. Panfilo Lacson has introduced a brief amendment in the proposed Bayanihan II Act.
Duterte to send Drilon, Lacson report on alleged overpriced PPEs: ‘Kami ang nag utos niyan’
President Rodrigo Duterte said he will release a report on the alleged overpriced purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies needed to combat the coronavirus disease.
What about the rest? 2 SC justice undergo COVID-19 rapid test
Only two Supreme Court (SC) justices availed themselves for testing for the 2019 coronavirus (COVID) on Tuesday (May 26).
SC starts testing justices, personnel for COVID-19
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday (May 26) conducted rapid tests of its magistrates, officials and personnel to determine if they have been infected with the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19).
‘I take full responsibility’: Duterte defends Duque amid alleged procurement of overpriced PPEs
President Rodrigo Duterte came to the defense of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III amid his department’s alleged procurement of overpriced personal protective equipment (PPEs).
Transparency is key! VP Robredo’s office shares how funds maximized to help more frontliners
Vice President Leni Robredo’s office on Monday (May 25) reported that it had saved and further maximized the biggest portion of its donation drive to provide more personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontliners.
May araw rin kayo! Ping scores pattern of overpricing at DOH
The height of callousness and greed. This was how Sen. Panfilo Lacson described on Thursday the pattern of overpricing in the Department of Health’s purchase of medical equipment to address the COVID-19 threat.
Be charitable: Bello appeals to employers to preserve jobs:
As the country transitions into the “new normal” amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday issued guidelines for businesses and enterprises on the preservation of employment.
Senate press for probe on overpriced PPEs bought by DOH for P1,800 each
Several senators on Monday said the procurement of alleged “overpriced” personal protective equipment (PPE) and swab kits for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) testing must be investigated.
Napakahirap patawarin! Ping blasts ‘double pricing’ for DOH’s PPEs
The Department of Health will have much explaining to do regarding the price of personal protective equipment it has acquired for frontliners against COVID-19.
Ganito na kami ngayon! VP Robredo showcases OVP COVID-19 efforts in virtual tour of office
Vice President Leni Robredo gave a tour of her office in Quezon City as it is now converted into a COVID-19 response headquarters, full of rice sacks and boxes containing relief items.
Can’t even fact check its own: Rappler misquotes Galvez big time on P20-B PPE purchase
For all of its doggedness flagging the mistakes of other news organizations, Rappler can’t even be bothered to fact check its own articles until someone raises a howl.
90K health care workers infected with Covid-19 – Int’l Council of Nurses
GENEVA – The International Council of Nurses (ICN) said Wednesday it believes at least 90,000 health care workers had been infected and more than 260 nurses had died in the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
COVID is just like any war, it will be won or lost on logistics – Galvez
With three ex-generals at the helm of President Rodrigo Duterte’s response to the pandemic, it’s no surprise that the National Task Force COVID-19 is in full war mode against an unseen but deadly enemy which knows no borders.
‘Di muna gagamitin ni Duterte: Presidential yacht to be used by COVID-19 patients
Patients who tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can now be admitted to the presidential yacht, BRP Ang Pangulo, the Philippine Navy said Sunday (April 12).
May ambag kontra COVID-19: Inmates making face masks- BuCor
Despite the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gerald Bantag said the country’s prison facilities could help in this problem.
985K PPEs from China to arrive in PH this month – gov’t
More personal protective equipment (PPEs) needed to fight the coronavirus outbreak will be arriving in the country in the coming days, according to Presidential Peace Adviser and chief implementer of the National Action Plan against coronavirus Carlito Galvez Jr.
DPWH eyes PICC, WTC, Philsports and Rizal arena for alternative hospitals, quarantine centers
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is eyeing to retool public buildings and open spaces in Metro Manila to be used as health facilities and isolation sites to address hospital shortage due to the continued rise of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases.
Palace explains surge of coronavirus cases, insists lockdown effective in slowing virus
Malacañang on Sunday attributed the rising number of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the country to the increased availability of testing and the establishment of additional screening facilities.
