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QUEZON CITY, April 30 (PIA) The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) distributed locally produced ethyl alcohol with virgin coconut oil (VCO) to several hospitals in Manila.
According to PUP, among the beneficiary hospitals are Philippine General Hospital, Santa Ana Hospital, Jose Reyes Hospital, San Lazaro Hospital and Ospital ng Maynila.
Last March, the PUP, through its Institute for Science and Technology Research (ISTR), started its initial production of ethyl alcohol with VCO. The initiative is part of the university’s continued response against COVID-19.
The said project with a total funding of Php4.9 million from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) was led by Dr. Armin S. Coronado of the PUP ISTR.
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Through its Research Institute for Science and Technology (RIST), PUP was able to provide 2,600 liters of ethyl alcohol with virgin coconut oil (VCO) to its community and 24 barangays.
VCO is known for its anti-viral properties.
In a study conducted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), suspected COVID-19 patients administered with VCO had reduced symptoms and received a faster recovery phase.
According to RIST Director Dr. Armin S. Coronado, aside from the PUP community and adopted barangays, the state university also targets to distribute ethyl alcohol to hospitals and police departments.
PUP-RIST first produced ethyl alcohol in 2020 to meet the increased demand for disinfectant during the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
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The project is expected to benefit 24 barangays and five hospitals.
As part of the university’s continued response against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), PUP Institute for Science and Technology Research (PUP-ISTR) started the initial production of ethyl alcohol with virgin coconut oil (VCO) on March 8.
Aside from barangays and hospitals, the project will also benefit the PUP community and two police stations.
PUP-ISTR first produced ethyl alcohol in 2020 to meet the increased demand for disinfectant during the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
ISTR head Dr. Armin S. Coronado said they innovated on the formulation and added VCO because of its anti-viral properties.