2 ‘PUI’ in Negros Oriental, Negative Results for COVID-19

2 ‘PUI’ in Negros Oriental, Negative Results for COVID-19 Two remaining patients under investigation (PUI) in Negros Oriental were negative for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). According to the ABS-CBN report, the two patients were Belgian and Filipina from Wuhan, China and visited Bohol and Siquijor before heading to Dumaguete City. The provincial spokesperson stated that the … Read more

Number of Recovered COVID-19 Patients According to Health Authorities

According to China’s National Health Commission and the Health Commission of Hubei Province disclosed the latest number of recovered coronavirus patients. Favilavir also is known as Fapilavir was approved for marketing it is an antiviral drug that shows effectiveness against the COVID-19. This drug was created by Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Company. And health authorities expect … Read more

“FAVILAVIR” First Antiviral Drug Approved to Fight Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

FAVILAVIR” is the first approved drug to fight against the novel coronavirus since the outbreak began in Wuhan, China. The Taizhou government in Zhejiang province announces on Sunday, February 16, 2020 the approval of marketing of Favilavir by the National Medical Products Administration which was formerly known as “Fapilavir.” According to Taizhou government on its … Read more

WHO Gives New Official Name of Coronavirus “COVID-19”

Coronavirus, the disease that caused the people panic for the sickness brought about infecting more than 42,000 people in China has now received a new official name from the World Health Organization (WHO), the new name of coronavirus or the 2019-nCoV is dubbed as COVID-19. According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the “co” refers … Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Novel Coronavirus named ‘Covid-19’ by the World Health Organization

The director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announces on Tuesday, said ‘We now have a name for the disease and its Covid-19.” Ghebreyesus stated that “co” stood for “corona”, “vi” for “virus” and “d” for “disease.” Recently, Novel coronavirus has been confirmed in more than 42,000 people and caused more than … Read more

Amid the Middle East war, a “Bayanihan”-type supplemental budget is sought

MANILA — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is seeking a “Bayanihan”-style supplemental budget to meet the needs of Filipinos who are suffering due to the high cost of petroleum brought on by the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran. In response to growing fuel prices, inflation, and potential displacement of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), a number … Read more

OFWs’ rights in times of crisis

MANILA — Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are separated from their families are among those most impacted when a crisis arises anywhere in the world. Additionally, as “new heroes,” Philippine law acknowledges the duty to protect their rights and safety, particularly in emergency situations. The Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act, also known as Republic … Read more

Papal nuncio supports the digital evangelization activities of Filipino Catholics using Roblox

MANILA — The Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines offered his support to a Manila-based group of young Catholics who use the online gaming platform Roblox to promote faith formation and community-building, describing the initiative as a “welcome sign of progress” in engaging youth in church life. On the occasion of the 5th founding anniversary of … Read more