CONFINEMENTS due to leptospirosis are compensable.

Leptospirosis

This was emphasized today by Dr. Rey B. Aquino, PhilHealth President and CEO in support of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s and Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III’s call for all-out efforts to address the increasing number of leptospirosis cases noted in hospitals, particularly in the National Capital Region, in the aftermath of typhoon Ondoy.

Noting that leptospirosis icterohemorrhagica may be classified as Case type C, Aquino said that PhilHealth members who might be admitted in Levels 3 and 4 hospitals may avail themselves of allowances for hospital room and board fees of up to P800.00 per day and allowances for drugs and medicines of up to P28,000 per single period of confinement. “They may also avail of as much as P21,000 for supplies, x-ray and other laboratory exams that may be administered during the entire period of confinement,” he said.

The PhilHealth Chief added that members may also avail of allowances for the professional fees of attending physicians at P700.00 per day, for a maximum of Read the rest of this entry

Manila F.A.M.E International, a bi-annual trade show for fashion, home and lifestyle products marks its Golden Edition this October 15-18, 2009.

Manila Fame International 2009

Discover Philippine best designs presented with bright smiles and experience world-renowned Filipino warmth and hospitality only at Manila F.A.M.E. International’s 50th edition.

Asia’s Best Design destination is extra special. According to Thelma Dumpit-Murillo, Over-all Project Director of Manila F.A.M.E and Deputy Executive of Director of of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), “the show opens it two venues to accommodate the growing number of exhibitors, and to answer the clamor of our buyers asking for more of the unique and new products from the Philippines.”

Buyer Rewards Program

100 regular and 100 new buyers who have registered online are in for special privileges and perks through Manila F.A.M.E.’s Buyer Rewards Program for the golden edition of  Manila F.A.M.E. International. Read the rest of this entry

22nd Annual Beauty and Wellness Convention
Theme: One World of Beauty and Wellness

Beauty & Wellness

Date: September 28, 2009
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Venue: Manila Grand Opera Hotel
925 Rizal Ave. Cor. Doroteo Jose Sta. Cruz Manila
Convention Fee: Php 1,000.00

The fee is inclusive of food and drinks PLUS certificate of attendance/participation to the event.

What’s more is that, if you have any products to promote and to sample (nearest approximate number of attendees is two hundred plus++), please notify the organizers so we can provide a small space for you at the event, where you can display and even demonstrate the use of your products to attendees of the convention. This will come as first-come first served basis.

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