New COVID-19 variant JN.1 may enter Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — The new COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 now circulating in the US and other countries is expected to enter the country in “due time,” according to an infectious disease specialist.
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DOLE urges WFH amid rising COVID-19 cases
MANILA, Philippines — To avoid the possible spread of COVID-19 in workplaces, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is encouraging companies nationwide to adopt the work-from-home (WFH) scheme and other preventive measures.
DOH logs 4 cases of ‘walking pneumonia’
MANILA, Philippines — Four confirmed cases of “walking pneumonia” or Mycoplasma pneumoniae have been recorded by the Department of Health (DOH) in the country.
Smartmatic barred from Philippines elections
MANILA, Philippines — After 15 years of providing the Commission on Elections automated voting machines, technology company Smartmatic was disqualified by the Comelec yesterday from participating in future elections in the Philippines.
DOH eyes new pathogens as flu-like cases spike
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) is on alert for possible new pathogens amid an increase in cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) nationwide.
Unused BSKE ballots destroyed
MANILA, Philippines — Around four million unused and defective ballots from the recent barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections will be destroyed, according to the Commission on Elections.
Dengue, flu-like cases up
MANILA, Philippines — Three regions have reported an increase in dengue cases, the Department of Health (DOH) reported yesterday.
Kasambahay in NCR may get pay hike soon
MANILA, Philippines — Domestic workers or kasambahay who are employed in the National Capital Region (NCR) may get an increase in their monthly pay soon.