DOH-7 advises public to consult experts first before taking Chinese med

Morexette Marie B. Erram 08/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has advised individuals planning to take a Chinese capsule recently greenlighted by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) to consult with experts first. “On the…

FDA assures no shortcuts in approval of COVID-19 vaccine

Daphne Galvez 08/14/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will not approve a COVID-19 vaccine unless it has completed all the required  local procedures to ensure its safety and efficacy. FDA Director General Eric Domingo made the…

FDA warns public on use of masks with valves vs COVID-19

Katrina Hallare - Reporter / @KHallareINQ 07/18/2020

  MANILA, Philippines —The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday urged the public not to use masks with valves as protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). FDA Director-General Eric Domingo, in an interview over radio station…

Four people arrested for selling rapid test kits online

Alven Marie A. Timtim 06/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four persons are now facing charges after they were caught in an entrapment operation conducted by the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LLCPO) in Barangay Pajo, Lapu-lapu City at 11:10 a.m. on June 8,…

FDA warns against use of unproven drugs, vaccines for treatment of COVID-19

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/08/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned the public against using drugs or vaccines with unproven claims to be safe and effective as treatment for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The FDA issued the warning…

FDA cautions public against using homemade hand sanitizers, disinfectants

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/05/2020

CEBU CITY—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned the public from using homemade hand sanitizers and disinfectants. In a press release posted on its website, the FDA expressed concern over several reports from consumers and stakeholders…

With 4 nabbed; traders warned: Don’t sell overpriced alcohol online

Froilan Gallardo 03/24/2020

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Traders especially those selling goods online are warned about taking advantage of the situation brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This developed after four people were arrested in Cagayan…

Experts, officials discourage public on home-administered COVID-19 tests

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/23/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Experts and public officials in Cebu has encouraged the public not to administer coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tests at home with kits with no registration approval from the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA).…

20K test kits from OPAV now in Cebu; FDA adds more registered producers

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Some of the test kits to detect Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) that the Office of the Presidential Assistant to the Visayas (OPAV) procured has arrived in Cebu, and will be used soon. Cebu…

COVID-19 diagnosis tools from SoKor, China coming

Philippine Daily Inquirer 03/15/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Local hospitals may expect to use soon some 3,500 new testing kits for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), all courtesy of South Korea and China. The kits are awaiting approval from the Food and Drug…

FDA to online traders: Don’t overprice products

Irene R. Sino Cruz 03/13/2020

CEBU CITY—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will crack down on online selling platforms selling emergency medical supplies above the price ceiling set by the Department of Health. The FDA has directed its inspectors and regulatory enforcement…

FDA OKs COVID-19 test kits developed by UP scientists

Krissy Aguilar 03/10/2020

MANILA, Philippines— Test kits for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) which were developed by local scientists at the University of the Philippines (UP) have been approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA, in…

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