The Department of Health has warned the public against patronizing samalamig or locally produced flavored iced refreshments being sold on the streets during the dry season.
"Let's maximize the local production. The initial reason why this came up is the supply problems that we encountered during the lockdowns so we need to be prepared. We should be able to produce the local supply of essential medicines," Marcos said in a meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) healthcare sector group.
Despite the government’s decision to make wearing of face masks voluntary in indoor and outdoor spaces, a recent Social Weather Stations survey found that a majority of adult Filipinos still wear face masks when leaving their homes.
In line with the annual observance of Holy Week, the Department of Health (DOH) has advised the public to remain healthy and safe, stressing that acts of self-penance may result in adverse health effects.
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