After the joyful end of 2019 and our lovely holidays, many of our countrymen who visited foreign places will be coming back to their work and their families, of course. But after reports of certain diseases spreading in few different parts of the world, it caused the Department of Health (DOH) to order tighter and […]
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High Levels of Methanol Found in Five Lambanog Samples
Coconut wine, or more commonly known by our countrymen as lambanog is a popular concoction that many of us drink. Other than its rich alcoholic nature, it’s also cheap, making it very affordable to people. Before, many issues came out about lambanog containing dangerous chemicals that can endanger the health of the people who drink it. That hoax […]
Firecracker Ban, Called on by Health Department Secretary
Firecrackers are among the traditions of Filipinos in almost every occasion. Especially when it’s the New Year, firecrackers can be seen in almost every corner nationwide. As most people know, firecrackers impose a heavy risk in the health and safety of those who use it. The Department of Health (DOH) suggested to lawmakers to file […]
DOH Hiring: Job Vacancies of the DOH
The Department of Health (DOH), being the executive body of the PH government in relation to access to public healthcare, it’s evident that a lot of people would love to work with them. In a previous article, we informed you of the E-jobs or the online platform of job vacancies from the Health Department. Read: […]
The Anti-Hospital Deposit Law to Make Hospitals Treat Emergency Services Without Down Payment
Have you ever encountered a case where someone you know gets into an emergency and the hospital won’t act if no down payment is presented? Well, good news for everyone because the Republic Act (R.A.) 10932 or the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law states that in serious and emergency cases, it is unlawful for medical clinics and/or […]