FDA, BIR to lower drug costs for seniors
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working closely with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to make some essential medicines more affordable for senior citizens.
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Press Release - Gatchalian seeks upgraded standards in medical education
Following the Commission on Higher Education's (CHED) approval of the application of Samar State University (SSU) to operate a Doctor of Medicine program, Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated the need for upgraded standards on basic medical education, medical internship, and post-graduate medical education and training.
LTO may resume delivery of driver’s license this month
MANILA, Philippines — With the expected delivery of plastic cards in the coming days, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is looking to resume the issuance of driver’s licenses this month.
Dose of SK medicine
CEBU, Philippines — Roles were reversed in the EASL Final Four showdown for the $1 million first prize as the Chiba Jets of Japan delivered a deadly dose of defensive medicine on the league’s No. 1 stopper Seoul SK Knights in fashioning a 72-69 win at the Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu City, here Sunday night.
CHED approves 20th public medical school
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education has approved the establishment of the first state medical school open to all kinds of enrollees in the Eastern Visayas region.
FDA delists Covid drugs from VAT-exemption
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday that medicines and medical devices prescribed and directly used for Covid-19 treatment were now removed from the list of health products exempted from value-added tax (VAT).
BIR expands list of meds exempted from VAT
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued the updated list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt medicines for various diseases such as cancer and hypertension.
