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DSWD announces implementation of medicine assistance program funded by President Duterte’s Social Fund

QUEZON CITY, Jan. 4 (PIA) – In line with   Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte’s pronouncement that he will allocate P1 billion to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), DSWD Sec. Judy M. Taguiwalo has released Memorandum Circular No. 16 which mobilizes DSWD Field Offices III, VI, VII, XI and the National Capital Region (NCR) to provide medicine assistance to indigent patients/clients, pending Malacanang’s fund transfer. Sec. Taguiwalo explained that the Department of Health (DOH) has an […]

BFAD recalls eye drops

The Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) issued a recall order on some eye drop products due to a statement of non-compliance with good manufacturing practice issued by the Italian manufacturer of the active ingredient present in said eye drop.