Tag: Covid-19
UP Los Baños COVID Testing Center begins accepting swab samples
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) COVID Testing Center has been certified and will begin accepting swab samples from Laguna and neighboring provinces beginning Monday, July 6, 2020.
Catriona Gray raises Php 5 million to feed thousands of families in Tondo
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has raised 5 million pesos through the "No Work, No Rice" fundraiser to feed thousands of families in Tondo, Manila, affected by the economic slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DOST REwear face mask gets World Health Organization approval
The REwear (Re-useable, Washable, Re-wearable) Face Masks of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST–PTRI) has been found to be in compliance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO).
These Jeepneys get makeovers for anti-COVID safety
Jeepneys in San Fernando, Pampanga were redesigned for safety for the “new normal” in the mass transportation system following health protocols to stop the spread of COVID 19.
Face mask disinfection device invented by Elpidio Paras undergoes DOST evaluation
A face mask disinfection device by Filipino inventor Elpidio Paras has undergone an efficiency evaluation at the Department of Science and Technology- Region 10 (DOST-X).
Flying Doctor Erwin Conrad Abueva pilots for OFWs by day, cares for patients by...
Doctor and First Officer pilot Erwin Conrad Abueva is a double-agent, a hero saving people both in the air and in the ground.
SMDC’s Good Guys help frontliners, elderly, PWDs cope with pandemic
SM Development Corporation's (SMDC) Good Guys program is helping frontliners, elderly, PWDs with their daily needs during the COVID 19 pandemic that has limited movement outside of residences.
University of the East students sing “Lalaban Tayo” to encourage Covid-19 frontliners
University of the East (UE) students dedicated an original composition song, "Lalaban Tayo", to encourage the nation's frontliners of the battle against COVID 19.
Iloilo’s displaced workers given emergency jobs to counter COVID-19 impact
Iloilo's displaced workers are being given jobs to counter the impact of COVID-19 which has either slowed down or stopped business operations and resulted in the loss of jobs.
Rags2Riches keeps artisans employed while helping COVID 19 frontliners
Filipino social enterprise Rags2Riches (R2R) is keeping artisans employed while providing PPEs and meals for COVID 19 frontliners.
HAPPENING: 449th Araw ng Maynila celebrations honor COVID 19 frontliners
The Araw ng Maynila celebrations on Wednesday are dedicated to honoring COVID 19 frontliners of the Philippines' capital city.
Local entrepreneurs gain access to DOST laboratories, equipment financing
Local entrepreneurs in the Philippines are being given access to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) laboratories as well as financing to improve their operations and production.
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How to Track your Philippine National ID delivery
Here's how to track the delivery status of your Philippine National Identification (PhilID) card.
