Health Department

Does Everyone Need a Face Mask? The DOH Says No

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Do We Really Need to Use a Face Mask When Outside?

With the never-ending plea of Filipino citizens to have face masks, the Department of Health (DOH) finally announced that not all people are “required” to wear a face mask. Unlike the ashfall that happened after the eruption of the Taal volcano, the face mask is not something that can save you from it. Department of … Read more

The DOH Orders the Freezing of Drug Prices in Areas Severely Affected by the Taal Eruption

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The DOH Ordered the freezing of drug prices and other commodities

The Department of Health (DOH) last January 15th, 2020, ordered the freezing of drug prices in the areas that are affected by the Taal eruption. Yesterday, they released the official list of essential medications, medicines, and equipment that are under the freezing of drug prices order they had. Read: Safety Tips to Follow When You’re … Read more