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An Alleged Army Major Trying To Steal Money From Owners Of Clinical Laboratories In Bulacan

By Jeffrey V. de Guzman

Introducing himself as a dear friend of Attorney Lutero of Bureau of Health Facilities and Services Division of the Department of Health, this alleged army major tries to rip off money from clinical laboratory owners in Bulacan. This unknown man identified himself as an army major to sell tickets to the unsuspecting owners. Apparently, he was forcing them to buy three tickets that cost 6,000 pesos apiece.

The first grievance came from the owner of San Roque Drug Testing Laboratory. According to one of her staff, she received a call from a woman saying that her boss wants to talk to the owner. The man introduced himself as an army major and a close friend of attorney Lutero, who happens to be the chief of BHFS. The man said that attorney Lutero want to sell three tickets to her and his representative will deliver the tickets and collect the payment.

The CHD 3 office also received information that one owner of another laboratory in Bulacan actually bought one ticket already. And last Friday (November 26, 2010), we received another complaint from the owner of a laboratory from San Jose Del Monte City.

An investigation is underway as of this writing. On behalf of the department, we want to inform everyone that no such solicitation has been authorized and other related activities are not permitted. Through this article, please be warned and be extra careful when dealing with people who are trying to associate themselves with Atty. Lutero or any member of the department.

We are calling on everyone involved to please help us in disseminating the information to stop this fraudulent incident from happening again.

Application Form For The Renewal of License To Operate General Clinical Laboratories In Central Luzon

Below is the copy of the application form for initial and renewal of license to operate a general clinical laboratory. This can actually be downloaded from the DOH website. The only difference is that the list of personnel and equipment must also be submitted for the renewal of license even without changes.

This is intended for clinical laboratories under the jurisdiction of Center for Health Development 3. Always prepare a duplicate copy of all the documents submitted.

Application For License To Operate A General Clinical Laboratory in the Philippines -

Please see the latest checklist of application documents here

TIME FOR SOME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

By Jeffrey V. de Guzman

For those who work in a laboratory, and actually for most Filipinos from all walks of life and age groups demonstrated a trend toward increasing overweight and obesity. This is partly due to lack of regular exercise and movement of the body. This trend strengthens the urgency to promote physical activity among Filipinos.

For the majority of people, a sedentary lifestyle constitutes a major health risk. But for a very small minority, physical or sporting activity may be risk for health. Therefore, anyone who has a special health condition or illness, or suspect of having one, should consult their family physician before engaging in any physical activity or exercise.