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Lopez Group helps expand PGH testing capacity

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 10:55 | Hits: 6013
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Lopez Group helps expand PGH testing capacityLopez Group helps expand PGH testing capacityIt’s the turn of Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and the Malampaya project to get an assist from the Lopez Group as the country continues its fight against COVID-19.

PGH has accepted an offer from the Lopez Group to help the state university hospital increase 10 times its capability to test for the virus SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19.

Within the month, First Gen Corporation and ABSCBN will complete an ongoing donation of P46 million worth of new machines and lab equipment that will expand the hospital’s COVID-19 testing capacity from 150 to 1,500 tests per shift. The donated equipment will allow more automation and increase the volume of testing.

Under a newly signed agreement between First Gen and the University of the Philippines (UP), First Gen is allowing PGH through UP the free use of a system of laboratory machines for conducting tests known as reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RTPCR). PGH is administered by UP, a state university.

The RT-PCR test is a twostep process of first extracting the viral genetic material of SARS-CoV-2 from a patient’s virus-infected cells and then testing to confirm the presence of the virus by detecting it through PCR. The “chain reaction” of PCR makes it easier to detect viral genetic material if it is present.

ABS-CBN, on the other hand, is donating to PGH several units of a fully integrated automated molecular diagnostics platform known as BD Max. This particular system combines the two processes of extraction and testing and shortens the testing period from four hours to just two hours.

“We are grateful to the Lopez Group for helping us fulfill our expanded role as a COVID-19 referral center. Armed with the right technology for detection, we can stay ahead of this virus through testing, isolation and treatment,” said PGH director Dr. Gerardo Legaspi.

“Together with assistance from other government agencies and donors, these machines from the Lopez Group will bring us closer to the target of performing 30,000 COVID-19 RT-PCR tests daily,” Legaspi added.

The Lopez Group focused on providing the machines after holding a consultation meeting with PGH officials.

“During the meeting, it was determined that PGH was in dire need of testing machines to expand its capacity and effectively function as a COVID-19 referral center and as a COVID-19 referral laboratory of government and private hospitals,” said Dr. Januario Veloso of UP-PGH Central Laboratory.

He noted that the donated test kits from other countries, like those from China and Singapore, as well as the test kits developed by the UP National Institutes of Health, can be used in the upgraded laboratories.

“The machines from the Lopez Group, therefore, will play a vital role in detecting the virus and stopping its spread. These steps must be taken before we can safely reopen the economy,” Veloso stressed.

First Philippine Holdings Corporation VP Ricky Carandang (center) with PGH director Dr. Gap Legaspi and medical research laboratory head Dr. Bill Veloso at the PGH director’s officeFirst Philippine Holdings Corporation VP Ricky Carandang (center) with PGH director Dr. Gap Legaspi and medical research laboratory head Dr. Bill Veloso at the PGH director’s office

PGH’s Medical Research Laboratory team receives some of the automated laboratory equipment donated by the Lopez Group to boost PGH’s testing capacity for COVID-19PGH’s Medical Research Laboratory team receives some of the automated laboratory equipment donated by the Lopez Group to boost PGH’s testing capacity for COVID-19

Members of the PGH team with the biomedical freezers, which were among the equipment donated by the Lopez GroupMembers of the PGH team with the biomedical freezers, which were among the equipment donated by the Lopez Group

Medical technologist Andrew Paolo Espos starts his shift to examine the samples collected from patientsMedical technologist Andrew Paolo Espos starts his shift to examine the samples collected from patients

(Story/Photos by: Joel Gaborni)

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:346

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly

Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:364

Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:318

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:387

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:332

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

Published on Friday, 23 June 2017 | Hits:3916

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

Published on Friday, 17 February 2017 | Hits:4259

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:970

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:898

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:1064

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:748

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:768

Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:571

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:750

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 | Hits:1228

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

Published on Friday, 05 January 2018 | Hits:1249

For the Love of Children

  For the Love of Children For the Love of Children   These children live everyday making ends meet without losing hope that a better future awaits them. Together, let’s keep their hopes alive

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

Published on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 | Hits:1568

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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Bayan Academy Calendar

BAYAN Academy offers the following certificate training courses this month:

June 18-19: Market Research

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