NKTI, humihiling ng karagdagang nurse at doctor sa DOH dahil sa pagtaas ng kaso ng leptospirosis
NKTI, humihiling ng karagdagang nurse at doctor sa DOH dahil sa pagtaas ng kaso ng leptospirosis;
Electronic travel authorization for Israel, pinalawig hanggang December 2024;
PBBM, nagpasalamat sa suporta ng U.S. Congressional Delegation
Electronic travel authorization for Israel, pinalawig hanggang December 2024;
PBBM, nagpasalamat sa suporta ng U.S. Congressional Delegation
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00:00This is the PTV news for now.
00:08The National Kidney and Transplant Institute of the Department of Health is now asking for additional nurses and doctors
00:13following the increase of cases of leptospirosis in the hospital.
00:17According to the NKTI, there are currently 48 patients confined in their hospital
00:23while there are 37 people undergoing hemodialysis.
00:27According to the NKTI, the number of cases of leptospirosis is increasing after a typhoon or a rainy season.
00:34However, there is a lack of manpower to support the patients.
00:39According to the Department of Health, from July 14 to July 27,
00:43there are already 67 cases of leptospirosis in the country.
00:47The DOH continues to remind those who have been exposed to severe flooding
00:51to immediately consult a doctor for prophylaxis.
00:57In other news, the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv warned the public
01:01that they have extended the pilot period for the Electronic Travel Authorization for Israel or ETA-IL system.
01:08According to the embassy, the pilot period that started on June 1, 2024,
01:12will be extended for five more months or until December 31, 2024.
01:16This means that from January 1, 2025, all nationals with visa-exempt countries,
01:23such as the Philippines, will need to obtain ETA-IL approval before they can go to Israel.
01:28ETA-IL systems can be applied using the link posted on their official Facebook page.
01:33If approved, they can stay in Israel for up to 10 days.
01:37Despite this, the Philippine Embassy in Israel still instructed the Filipinos
01:41to avoid traveling to their country due to security concerns.
01:48President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. thanked the U.S. Congressional Delegation
01:53for their continued support for the Philippines.
01:56According to the President, the strengthening alliance between the Philippines and the United States
02:00will be fruitful for any challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
02:03The President also acknowledged the importance of being an economic strategic partner of the Philippines
02:08in the field of food security, agriculture, and supply chain.
02:12In addition, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul praised President Marcos
02:16for his support for freedom and continued support for America.
02:23And those are the news for now.
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02:29I am Joshua Garcia for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.