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Saliva RT-CPR test for COVID-19 is now available at SM Malls!
Finally, no more nasopharyngeal swabs or inserting a wooden or plastic stick to the patient’s nose for virus testing as saliva RT-PCR is now available in the country.
On Tuesday, February 2, SM Supermalls has partnered with the Philippine Red Cross to launch drive-through COVID-19 saliva-based testing at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City and SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.
A ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement was held and attended by PRC Chairman and CEO Sen. Richard Gordon, PRC Secretary General Elizabeth Zavalla, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, Senior Vice President for Operations Mr. Bien Mateo, and other executives to formally launch the...
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Restaurant owners denounce viral TikTokers over condiment hoarding for 'prank'
Two TikTok influencers have been criticized by members of the local restaurant community who call themselves Restaurant Owners of the Philippines (RestoPH) over their viral TikTok prank, which also receives backlash from the online users.
TikTok duo Chuck Aquino and Joe Abad filmed themselves for a TikTok content while repeatedly asking for additional servings of togarashi at the Japanese restaurant, which turns out they were hoarding the Japanese spice blend. One of them took out a jar and filled it with togarashi, placed it in his bag, and walked out of the restaurant.
“We are deeply concerned and saddened...
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"There were no missing funds”: PhilHealth chief says 94% of P15 billion ’stolen’ funds already liquidated
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) chief Dante Gierran said on Tuesday, Feb. 2 that 94 percent of the missing and ‘stolen’ P15 billion has already been liquidated.
According to Gierran during a House hearing, P14.09 billion that was released to health care institutions (HCIs) under the Interim Reimbursement Mechanism (IRM) has been liquidated as of Feb. 1.
“With respect to the IRM of almost P15 billion, I would say, there were no missing funds. Right now, these hospitals have already made liquidation of these advances we made consisting of 94%,” Gierran said in a statement.
The Philhealth chief also noted...
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Baguio City Mayor Magalong offers to resign as contact tracing czar, rejected by COVID-19 task force
Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has offered to resign as the government’s contact tracing czar after receiving backlash for attending a celebrity birthday party referring to Tim Yap, where guests violated the quarantine rules, but was rejected by the National Task Force against COVID-19, Malacañang announced on Friday, January 29.
“We confirm that Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong tendered his resignation as the government’s Tracing Czar,” presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement.
“Mayor Magalong’s resignation, however, has not been accepted. He continues to enjoy the trust and confidence of the leadership of the National Task Force (NTF)...
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92% of P15B 'stolen funds' liquidated, PhilHealth chief says
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) chief Dante Gierran said on Tuesday, January 26, that the state health insurer has already liquidated 92% of P15 billion allegedly "stolen funds" that its former executives were accused of pocketing.
“Sa totoo lang po, hindi nawawala, andiyan lang, on record po. Ang utos po ng Senado at ng lower house ay sabi i-liquidate,” PhilHealth chief Dante Gierran said in an online briefing when asked about the status of the missing funds.
"Sa ngayon po ay 92% na ang liquidated. Kokonti na lang po sir. I will not allow that na 'yung pera ng Filipino...