Metro News

Signs point to VCO as potential Covid-19 cure
Many of the mild COVID-19 patients who were given virgin coconut oil (VCO) as part of a treatment trial have been sent home from the hospital, according to Secretary Fortunato dela Peña of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
Dela Peña said this was a “good indication,” but would need more participants to join the trial before the DOST comes to a conclusion on the matter.
He said that mild COVID-19 patients who had gone home should continue taking VCO for 28 days as part of the trial.
The trial is expected to include 90 patients—45 to get the VCO, and another 45 to serve as the control group, who would be given placebo for comparison.
Share your thoughts with us
Related Articles

Empowering the Academe Through Communication Excellence
In an effort to fortify the connection between academia and effective communication, De La Salle University's The Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance organized a two-day training event titled "Communicating with Clarity and Confidence: ...

BI coordinates with other agencies to bar foreign fugitives
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday underscored the need for continuous collaboration with other governments to prevent foreign fugitives from entering and staying in the Philippines, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. “We h...

Companies asked to adopt cancer prevention
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued guidelines on the adoption of cancer prevention and control in private establishments, according to a report by Philippine News Agency. Labor Advisory No. 20-2023 signed by Secretary Bien...

Las Piñas Council's 57th Regular Session Addresses Key City Issues
The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Las Piñas City recently convened for its 57th Regular Session, bringing together city officials to deliberate on pressing issues that stand to influence the city's future. The agenda covered a range of topics,...