Get licenses, retailers of medical devices told
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday advised all retailers of medical devices to secure their license to operate (LTO) following the full implementation of FDA Circular 2021-021.
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40 dead as pertussis cases rise
THE Department of Health (DoH) said 28 new pertussis cases were reported from March 10-16, bringing the total to 568 since January.
Study: Cool paint coatings reduce temperature
A STUDY from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore showed that the use of cool paint coatings helps pedestrians feel up to 1.5 degrees Celsius © cooler in urban settings, making the area more comfortable for work and play.
Over 7K pass medtech board exam
(UPDATE) THE Professional Regulation Commission announced that 7,309 out of 9,068 examinees passed the March 2024 medical technologists licensure examination, a passing rate of 80.60 percent. Jeency Agujar Pilapil from Cebu Doctors' University (CDU) topped the examination with a 93 percent score. The CDU and Notre Dame of Maribel University were the top-performing schools with a 100 percent passing rate. The top 10 board passers were Jeency Agujar Pilapil, CDU, 93 percent; Jed Ataban Cangsan, Saint Louis University, 92.80 percent; Ralph Jason Datu Tulmo, Riverside College, 92.70 percent; Ai-Jay Vidal Cortez, San Pedro College, 92.50 percent; Elija Medado Cabase, University of Cebu, 92.30 percent; James Kyle Canoy Ching, Velez College, 92.30 percent; Angela Grace Pamittan Regalado, University of Santo Tomas (UST), 92.30 percent; Denise Antoinette Reano Rivera, UST, 92.30 percent; Gwyneth Balde, Far Eastern University-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, 92.20 percent; Ashley Garcia Molina, Centro Escolar University (CEU), 92.20 percent; Nikki Lascuña Phung, CDU, 92.20 percent; Eriza Joy Abalos Tambalque, Santo Louis University, 92.20 percent; Pittzman Jo Ravelo Acosta, Adventist University of the Philippines, 92.10 percent; Paolo Evan Wil Martin Pascual, CEU, 92 percent; Ricca Christyl Ongcol Sumalpong, Soliman University, 92 percent; Annika Charis Garcia Barraba, Our Lady of Fatima University-Pampanga, 91.80 percent; Carmelyn Roneth Codoy Magalang, Venu Doctors University, 91.80 percent; and Jean Flores Belciña, University of Cebu-Banilad, 91.70 percent.
Over 600 families left homeless, 2 injured in Tondo fire
MANILA, Philippines: More than 600 families or over 1,000 individuals were left homeless in a fire that broke out at a two-story residential building in Tondo Manila on Thursday night.
FDA warns vs unlisted cosmetic products
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday warned the public against buying and using unregistered cosmetic products that may contain harmful ingredients.
LRT-1 to suspend operations from March 27 to 31
MANILA, Philippines: The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the private operator of LRT-1, will suspend operations on March 27 to March 31.
DoST develops solutions to address bed bugs
THE Department of Science and Technology (DoST) has developed solutions to address the recent bed bug infestation of wooden and metal furniture in some public facilities.