NCR Hospitals, Emergency Teams on Alert for ‘Undas’
Hospitals and emergency response teams in Metro Manila (NCR) will be on Code White Alert from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 to prepare for a possible increase in patients during the ‘Undas’ break, the Department of Health (DOH) announced.
Read up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan day (JST) for free
Create a free account to open up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan calendar day (JST). Headlines and summaries remain available across ASEAN 7.
Related articles
- PNP Reviews Response Protocols Amid School Bomb Threats
Following a series of bomb threats targeting schools and universities across the Philippines, leading to class suspensions, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered a review of its response protocols for explosives-related threats. The PNP emphasized the need to update these protocols to keep pace with evolving threats.
- SC Associate Justice Zalameda receives UE’s honorary degree
Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Vaquilar Zalameda was conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of the East (UE) in Manila. Zalameda was previously recognized twice as one of the university’s outstanding alumni.
- DTI Urges Consumers to Prioritize Product Quality and Safety
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines is strongly urging consumers to prioritize product quality and safety over low prices, warning that substandard goods can lead to significant financial losses and even endanger lives. The DTI mandates the Philippine Standard (PS) mark for locally manufactured products and the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker for imported goods.
- Over 10,000 Seafarers Avail Free Gov’t Training in Philippines
Over 10,000 Filipino seafarers have benefited from free training at the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) since August, when the state-run institution waived its fees. This initiative supports the professional development and economic contributions of seafarers.