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Iloilo Universities Top September 2019 Physician and Medical Technology Licensure Exams

by: Abigail Sabido | October 4, 2019 | Blog
Iloilo City (where our VMAs are based) universities once again proved their competence in educating aspiring medical professionals. In the recently concluded physician and medical technologist licensure exams, our universities stood out. West Visayas State University (WVSU) got a 100% rating in the physician licensure test, followed by Central Philippine University (CPU) with 95.52% average.…
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The Philippine Swine Flu Situation in 2019

by: Rey Palmares | September 30, 2019 | Healthcare
In September of 2019, the Philippines witnessed the reemergence of African Swine Flu. The Secretary of Agriculture has confirmed in various news outlets that 16 out of 20 pigs tested positive for the virus.  Within the month, as much as 7,400 swine have been culled in the northern parts of the Philippines. At the same…
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Iloilo’s University of San Agustin Maintains Performance in the Pharmacist Licensure Exam

by: Abigail Sabido | August 16, 2019 | Blog
The University of San Agustin (USA) once again ranks among the top performing schools in the Philippines in the recently concluded pharmacist licensure exam. Garnering 85.19% passing rate, the university secured the 10th spot.  Last March 2019, the university ranked 5th after garnering an average of 91.11% during the first pharmacist exam. An Augustinian graduate…
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Blood Drives in Region VI Alleviate Worst Dengue Outbreak in Decades

by: Rey Palmares | August 5, 2019 | Healthcare
Region VI in the Philippines is facing its worst dengue outbreak in decades. The Department of Health has declared a state of emergency in the region as doctors and foreign relief are being channeled to Region VI. With only 11 hospitals and a few dozen health units in the rural areas, the worst is yet…
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The Dengue Situation in Region VI (July 2019)

by: Rey Palmares | July 29, 2019 | Healthcare
Last 9 July 2019, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III declared a dengue outbreak in Region VI of the Philippines.  Iloilo City included, the region is undergoing its worst dengue epidemic in recorded history. As of 29 June 2019, statistics indicate 13,164 dengue cases. These numbers rapidly swelled from to 18,834 cases in just twenty days.…
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Philippine Maternal Health: Longer Maternity Leave and Higher Financial Benefits

by: Abigail Sabido | July 17, 2019 | Healthcare
February 20, 2019 marks the enactment of the lauded Expanded Maternity Leave Law. Under this mandate, women working in government and private sectors have 105-day paid leave regardless of the mode of delivery. On top of this are additional 15 days for single mothers, 7 days transferable to fathers, and another 30 days of unpaid…
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Iloilo’s WVSU Still PH’s Leading Nursing School

by: Abigail Sabido | July 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Iloilo City (where our VMAs are based) made headlines after topping the 2019 nursing licensure exam once again. West Visayas State University secured a 100% passing rate and dominated the Top 10 with 12 graduates bagging the top spots. One WVSU passer ranked first alongside a nursing graduate from Central Luzon.  The university maintains its…
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US Healthcare Spending Hits Record High $3.65-trillion

by: Rey Palmares | June 18, 2019 | Healthcare
Healthcare coverage in the US is a controversial topic. Over the course of its many legislative debates, the international community has not shied away from sharing their own ideas. As a distinctive system among first-world countries, the US implements a health system just shy of universal healthcare. Instead of being subsidized by the government, healthcare…
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Fun Filipino Rides: The Philippines’ Unique Forms of Transportation

by: Abigail Sabido | May 31, 2019 | Company
“It’s more fun in the Philippines” is the popular tourism slogan that showcases vibrant festivals, breathtaking destinations, and the gentle and hospitable locals. But what makes traveling to the country more fascinating are the unique forms of transportation that dominate its streets  Jeepney Arguably the most iconic, the jeepney’s prototype was an upcycled version of…
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Ebola Outbreak Resurgence in Congo

by: Abigail Sabido | May 2, 2019 | Blog
On April 30, 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a statement regarding the situation in Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after the death of WHO epidemiologist Richard Mouzoko. Dr. Mouzoko was killed by armed men on April 19, 2019 in Butembo University Hospital while responding to the outbreak. Rising Cases and Lagging ResponseAccording…