The lowering of Covid-19 Alert Levels in most parts of the Philippines is undoubtedly the green light wanderlusts have been waiting for to resume their jetsetting lifestyles before the pandemic struck. Among the top tourist destinations which has been eagerly awaiting the return of visitors over the past two years…
For the longest time, Mayon Volcano has been among the country’s most iconic attractions of Albay province and the Bicol region which has graced countless tourism posters and brochures. It is best viewed at the postcard-pretty Cagsawa Ruins Church in Daraga town which was partly buried by a destructive eruption…
Biotek-M Dengue Aqua Test Kit (Photo from DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña Facebook Page)
DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said medical technologists from 26 district hospitals or public healthcare centers in Bicol were trained on the use of the Biotek-M Dengue Aqua Test Kit and NAAT Lamp (Lab-in-a-Mug) on April 27 to 30 at Mirisbiris Garden and Nature Center, Sto. Domingo, Albay.
“The Biotek-M dengue aqua test will serve as the second level and confirmatory test for dengue disease among patients that were tested negative in NS1 test, but with clinical symptoms of dengue,” he said during his weekly report on Friday, May 7.