Health Archives - Metro Cagayan de Oro

The Good News from PhilHealth: Ledesma cites robust financial health to implement new benefits and programs

PhilHealth commemorates its 28^th year anniversary with the theme “Pinalawak at mga Bagong Benepisyo para sa Mamayang Filipino,” in line with the country’s observance of National Health Insurance Month.

“This year’s anniversary theme is a manifestation of our commitment to continuously expand and make the PhilHealth benefits more relevant and responsive to the medical needs of the Filipino”, Emmanuel R.… Continue reading... “The Good News from PhilHealth: Ledesma cites robust financial health to implement new benefits and programs”

The Fresenius Paradigm Shift

One small step for COMCI, a great leap forward for Metro Cagayan de Oro

One of Cagayan de Oro City’s most venerable medical institutions has just taken the first small step aimed at making the capital city of Northern Mindanao the leading center for kidney dialysis services in the region.

Cagayan de Oro Medical Center, Inc.… Continue reading... “The Fresenius Paradigm Shift”

Balubal Level III Water System breaks ground

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Barangay Balubal will finally have its own Level III water supply system before the year ends.

City Mayor Rolando “Klarex” A. Uy led city hall and barangay officials in breaking ground and laying the time capsule for the water treatment plant Wednesday, 18 January at the proposed plant site.… Continue reading... “Balubal Level III Water System breaks ground”

JE Hydro & Bio-Energy Corporation sponsors Libreng Tubig Festival in Barangay Indahag

Residents of Barangay Indahag and nearby upland communities can avail of free potable drinking water for the next five days.

“As a sign of gratitude to everyone who made this project a success, JE Hydro and Bio Energy Corporation (JEHBEC) will sponsor a 5-day Libreng Tubig Festival to anyone who wants to avail of it from today until Sunday,” said Joel A.… Continue reading... “JE Hydro & Bio-Energy Corporation sponsors Libreng Tubig Festival in Barangay Indahag”

New COMC Management cites first quarter gains

First ever admin floor dedicated on 53^rd anniversary

It took all of five decades and some, but one of Cagayan de Oro’s premier medical institutions finally has its own floor devoted to the hospital’s administration.

The new facility was inaugurated on November 15 with a blessing of the premises and a simple brunch for the employees at the 4^th floor of the Cagayan de Oro Medical Center Inc.… Continue reading... “New COMC Management cites first quarter gains”

Archdiocese’s Consistent Stand Against Promoting a Culture of Gambling such as Casinos

On this feast of the Holy Innocents, we decry the opening of a casino in Taboc, Opol, Misamis Oriental.

On June 15, 1993, the archdiocese, headed by the late Archbishop Jesus B. Tuquib, D.D, rallied successfully against the proposal of putting up a casino in the city of Cagayan de Oro.… Continue reading... “Archdiocese’s Consistent Stand Against Promoting a Culture of Gambling such as Casinos”

Retail Chain ramps up to meet pandemic challenge

The coronavirus pandemic has literally shaken the foundations of human civilization, and the retail sector has been one of the hardest that has been hit, but retail players have flexed their creativity to turn threats imposed by the new normal into opportunities to further strengthen their resiliency.

In Mindanao, The Primer Group of Companies has had to face the challenges imposed by the pandemic on its retail and distribution of consumer brands and products, including popular international brands and lifestyle products, on top of operating its own lifestyle boutiques including R.O.X,… Continue reading... “Retail Chain ramps up to meet pandemic challenge”

Kagay-anon works with UK team developing COVID-19 vaccine

As the whole world now focuses on getting vaccinated against COVID19, Kagay-anons will be proud to know that a compatriot is part of the research team in the United Kingdom that is working hard on developing the Novavax vaccine.

Louies Andrew Mabelin, 31 years old and a Kagay-anon, is a senior oncology research nurse at the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, involved in the Phase 3 double-blinded randomized trial of the Novavax vaccine, which is the last stage of the study before a vaccine, if successful, will be released.… Continue reading... “Kagay-anon works with UK team developing COVID-19 vaccine”

Oroquieta LGU inks deal with AstraZeneca to purchase COVID vaccine

ILIGAN CITY —– The local government unit (LGU) of Oroquieta City has signed an agreement with British drugmaker AstraZeneca to purchase 120,000 doses of its covid-19 vaccine.

Oroquieta City Mayor Lemuel Meyrick Acosta made the announcement on Sunday, January 10 through his official Facebook account.

Acosta said this will cover two doses for 60,000 residents aged 18 years old and older.… Continue reading... “Oroquieta LGU inks deal with AstraZeneca to purchase COVID vaccine”

Critical transmission projects to face further delays due to new travel ban

As the country puts in place a travel ban to prevent the entry of the new COVID-19 strain, power transmission operator NGCP raises concerns on further delays on the completion of critical projects meant for the improvement of the power grid.

Nexans’ cable laying vessel, Nexans Skagerrak has been contracted to installl two lengths of 92 kilometer submarines cable to link the Visayas and Mindanao power grids.