This is a daily journal of the Bulacan Provincial Health Office (PHO) report on Bulacan COVID-19 cases. This is in conjunction with Bulacan COVID-19 Virus Case Bulletin where it highlights the most recent COVID-19 case using PHO data.
Read the continuation of this daily log: https://www.bulakenyo.ph/bulacan-covid-19-virus-journal-log-book-july-to-august-2020/
June 30 – 394 COVID-19 Cases, 202 Recovered Patients, & 35 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported eighteen (18) new confirmed cases from the towns / city of (5) Malolos, (4) Baliwag, (2) Marilao, (2) Hagonoy), (2) CSJDM, (1) Bulakan, (1) Bocaue, (1) Calumpit. One (1) new recovery today from City of Malolos. No new deaths reported today. The total now is at 394 confirmed cases, 202 recovered patients, and 35 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 81 cases. Marilao and the City of Malolos followed next with 37 cases each. The City of Meycauayan is in 3rd place with 27 cases.
June 29 – 376 COVID-19 Cases, 201 Recovered Patients, & 35 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported twelve (12) new confirmed cases from the towns / city of (3) San Ildefonso, (3) CSJDM, (2) Sta. Maria, (1) Marilao, (1) Obando, (1) Pandi, and (1) San Rafael. Five (5) new recoveries: (4) City of Meycauayan and (1) Paombong. No new deaths reported today. The total now is at 376 confirmed cases, 201 recovered patients, and 35 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 79 cases. Marilao followed next with 35 cases. The City of Malolos is in 3rd place with 32 cases.
June 28 – 364 COVID-19 Cases, 196 Recovered Patients, & 35 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported sixteen (16) new confirmed cases from the towns / city of (7) CSJDM, (4) City of Meycauayan, (2) Sta. Maria, (1) Bocaue, (1) San Rafael, and (1) Plaridel. Eight (8) new recoveries: (7) Bocaue and (1) Paombong. One additional death from the City of San Jose Del Monte was reported. The total now is at 364 confirmed cases, 196 recovered patients, and 35 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 76 cases. Marilao followed next with 34 cases. The City of Malolos is in 3rd place with 32 cases.
June 27 – 348 COVID-19 Cases, 188 Recovered Patients, & 34 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported five (5) new confirmed cases from the towns / city of (2) Malolos, (1) Bulakan, (1) Pandi, and (1) San Rafael. No new recoveries and deaths. The total now is at 348 confirmed cases, 188 recovered patients, and 34 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 69 cases. Marilao followed next with 34 cases. The City of Malolos is in 3rd place with 32 cases.
June 26 – 332 COVID-19 Cases, 176 Recovered Patients, & 34 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported eight (8) new confirmed cases from the towns of (2) San Rafael, (1) Guiguinto, (1) Marilao, (1) Bustos, (1) Pulilan, and (2) City of Meycauayan. They also reported a new recovery from the town of Bulakan. The total now is at 343 confirmed cases, 188 recovered patients, and 34 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 69 cases. Marilao followed next with 34 cases. The City of Malolos is in 3rd place with 30 cases. The City of Meycauayan is in 4th place with 23 cases. The town of Santa Maria is in 5th place with 21 cases each.
We moved the COVID table and analysis at Bulacan COVID-19 Virus Case Bulletin article.
June 25, 2020 – 335 COVID-19 Cases, 187 Recovered Patients, & 34 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported three (3) new confirmed cases from the towns of (2) Santa Maria and (1) Guiguinto. They also reported eleven (11) recoveries from the towns of (6) Marilao, (3) San Rafael, (1) San Ildefonso, and (1) Balagtas. The total now is at 335 confirmed cases, 187 recovered patients, and 34 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 69 cases. Marilao followed next with 33 cases. The City of Malolos is in 3rd place with 30 cases. The City of Meycauayan and Santa Maria are tied in 4th place with 21 cases each. The towns of Baliuag and Bocaue are tied in 5th place with 20 cases each.
June 24 – 332 COVID-19 Cases, 176 Recovered Patients, & 34 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported nine (9) new confirmed cases from the towns of (1) City of San Jose Del Monte, (1) Pulilan, (2) Santa Maria, (1) San Rafael, (1) San Miguel, (1) Balagtas, (1) Bulakan, and (1) Bocaue. They also reported thirteen (13) recoveries from the towns of (9) Norzagaray, (3) City of San Jose Del Monte, and (1) San Ildefonso. The total now is at 332 confirmed cases, 176 recovered patients, and 34 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 69 cases. Marilao followed next with 33 cases. The City of Malolos is in 3rd place with 30 cases. The City of Meycauayan is in 4th place with 21 cases. The towns of Baliuag and Bocaue are tied in 5th place with 20 cases each.
We moved the COVID table and analysis at Bulacan COVID-19 Virus Case Bulletin article.
June 23, 2020 – 323 COVID-19 Cases, 163 Recovered Patients, & 34 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported nineteen (19) new confirmed cases from the towns of (12) City of San Jose Del Monte, (1) the City of Meycauayan, (3) Marilao, (1) Balagtas, (1) Santa Maria, and (1) Guiguinto. The total now is at 323 confirmed cases, 163 recovered patients, and 34 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 68 cases. Marilao followed next with 33 cases. The City of Malolos is in 3rd place with 30 cases. The City of Meycauayan is in 4th place with 21 cases. Baliuag is in 5th place with 20 cases.
June 22, 2020 – 304 COVID-19 Cases, 163 Recovered Patients, & 34 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported three (3) new confirmed cases from the towns of (1) San Rafael, (1) Calumpit, and (1) Marilao. They also reported twenty (20) additional recoveries from the towns (17) City of San Jose Del Monte, (2) Balagtas, and (1) Plaridel. The total now is at 304 confirmed cases, 163 recovered patients, and 34 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 56 cases. The City of Malolos and Marilao followed next with 30 cases each. The City of Meycauayan and Baliuag are tied in 3rd place with 20 cases each. Bocaue is in 4th place with 19 cases. The town of Santa Maria followed next with 16 cases.
June 21, 2020 – 301 COVID-19 Cases, 143 Recovered Patients, & 34 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported a new confirmed case from the town of Obando. The total now is at 301 confirmed cases, 143 recovered patients, and 34 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 56 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 30 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 29 cases. The towns of Baliuag and the City of Meycauayan are tied in 4th place with 20 cases each. Bocaue is in 5th place with 19 cases.
June 20, 2020 – 300 COVID-19 Cases, 143 Recovered Patients, & 34 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported eight (8) new confirmed cases from the towns of (5) City of San Jose Del Monte, (1) Baliuag, (1) Obando, and (1) Marilao. They also reported four (4) additional recoveries from the town of the (2) City of San Jose Del Monte. The total now is at 300 confirmed cases, 143 recovered patients, and 34 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 56 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 30 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 29 cases. The towns of Baliuag and the City of Meycauayan are tied in 4th place with 20 cases each. Bocaue is in 5th place with 19 cases.
June 19, 2020 – 292 COVID-19 Cases, 139 Recovered Patients, & 34 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported four (4) new confirmed cases from the towns of (2) Baliuag, (1) Marilao, and (1) San Ildefonso. The total now is at 292 confirmed cases, 139 recovered patients, and 34 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 51 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 30 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 28 cases. The City of Meycauayan is in 4th place with 20 cases. The towns of Baliuag and Bocaue are tied in 5th place with 19 cases each.
June 18, 2020 – 288 COVID-19 Cases, 139 Recovered Patients, & 34 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported seven (7) new confirmed cases from the towns of (4) City of San Jose Del Monte, (1) City of Meycauayan, (1) Obando, and (1) San Ildefonso. They also reported three (3) additional recoveries from the towns (2) City of Malolos and (1) City of Meycauayan. Sadly, a COVID patient from the City of San Jose Del Monte died. The total now is at 288 confirmed cases, 139 recovered patients, and 34 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 51 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 30 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 27 cases. The City of Meycauayan is in 4th place with 20 cases. Bocaue is in 5th place with 19 cases.
June 17,2020 – 281 COVID-19 Cases, 136 Recovered Patients, & 33 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported eighth (8) new confirmed cases from the towns of (1) San Ildefonso, (1) Pulilan, (1) the City of Malolos, (1) Guiguinto, (1) Obando, and (3) City of Meycauayan. They also reported seven (7) additional recoveries from the towns of (5) Marilao, (1) Calumpit, and (1) Bulakan. Sadly, a COVID patient from San Ildefonso died. The total now is at 281 confirmed cases, 136 recovered patients, and 33 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 47 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 30 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 27 cases. Bocaue and the City of Meycauayan are in 4th place with 19 cases each. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 17 cases.
June 16, 2020 – 273 COVID-19 Cases, 129 Recovered Patients, & 32 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported three (3) new confirmed cases from the towns of (1) Baliuag, (1) City of San Jose Del Monte, and (1) City of Malolos. They also reported an additional recovery from the town Angat. Sadly, a COVID patient from the City of Malolos died. The total now is at 273 confirmed cases, 129 recovered patients, and 32 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 47 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 29 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 27 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 19 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 17 cases.
June 15,2020 – 270 COVID-19 Cases, 128 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported three (3) new confirmed cases from the towns of (2) Marilao and (1) City of Meycauayan. They also reported two (2) additional recoveries from the town Hagonoy. The total now is at 270 confirmed cases, 128 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 46 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 28 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 27 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 19 cases. The towns of Baliuag, Santa Maria, and the City of Meycauayan are in 5th place with 16 cases.
June 14 – 267 COVID-19 Cases, 126 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported six (6) new confirmed cases from the towns of San Rafael, Obando, Santa Maria, City of San Jose Del Monte, San Ildefonso, and Norzagaray. The total now is at 267 confirmed cases, 126 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 46 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 28 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 25 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 19 cases. The towns of Baliuag and Santa Maria are in 5th place with 16 cases
June 13 – 261 COVID-19 Cases, 126 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported four (4) new confirmed cases from the towns of Bocaue, Balagtas, Marilao, and Bulakan. They also reported three (3) additional recoveries from the towns of (1) Pulilan and (2) the City of Meycauayan. The total now is at 261 confirmed cases, 126 recovered patients and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 45 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 28 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 25 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 19 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 16 cases
June 12, 2020 – 257 COVID-19 Cases, 123 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported three (3) new confirmed cases from the towns of Plaridel, Norzagaray, and the City of Malolos. The total now is at 257 confirmed cases, 123 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 45 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 28 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 24 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 18 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 16 cases.
June 11, 2020 – 254 COVID-19 Cases, 123 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported seven (7) new confirmed cases from the towns of (1) Marilao, (1) San Rafael, (1) Pulilan, (2) Santa Maria, and (2) City of San Jose Del Monte. Bulacan PHO also reported four (4) additional recoveries from the towns of (2) Norzagaray, (1) Bulakan, and (1) Santa Maria. The total now is at 254 confirmed cases, 123 recovered patients and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 45 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 27 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 24 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 18 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 16 cases.
June 10, 2020 – 247 COVID-19 Cases, 119 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported seven (7) new confirmed cases from the towns of (1) Balagtas, (1) Guiguinto, (1) Paombong, (2) the City of Malolos, and (2) City of San Jose Del Monte. Bulacan PHO also reported fifteen (15) additional recoveries from the towns of (6) Bocaue, (7) Baliuag, and (2) Santa Maria. The total now is at 247 confirmed cases, 119 recovered patients and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 43 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 27 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 23 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 18 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 16 cases.
June 9, 2020 – 240 COVID-19 Cases, 104 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported six (6) new confirmed cases from the towns of (4) City of San Jose Del Monte, (1) San Ildefonso, and (1) City of Malolos. Bulacan PHO also reported eleven (11) additional recovered patients from the towns of (8) City of Malolos, (1) City of San Jose Del Monte, (1) Obando, and (1) Santa Maria (but was tagged to Plaridel). The total now is at 240 confirmed cases, 104 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 41 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 25 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 23 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 18 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 16 cases. The case distribution per town/municipality or city can be found in the table below:
June 8, 2020 – 234 COVID-19 Cases, 93 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported two (2) new confirmed cases from the City of San Jose Del Monte. The total now is at 234 confirmed cases, 93 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 37 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 24 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 23 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 18 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 16 cases.
We moved the COVID table and analysis at Bulacan COVID-19 Virus Case Bulletin article.
June 7 – 232 COVID-19 Cases, 93 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported nine (9) new confirmed cases from the towns of (1) City of San Jose Del Monte, (1) City of Meycauayan, and (7) Norzagaray. The total now is at 232 confirmed cases, 93 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 35 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 24 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 23 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 18 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 16 cases.
June 6 – 223 COVID-19 Cases, 93 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
There is no COVID-19 report update today from Bulacan Provincial Health Office. The total still stands at 223 confirmed cases, 93 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
June 5, 2020 – 223 COVID-19 Cases, 93 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported four (4) new confirmed cases from the town of the City of San Jose Del Monte. The total now is at 223 confirmed cases, 93 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 34 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 24 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 23 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 18 cases.
June 4 – 219 COVID-19 Cases, 93 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported four (4) new confirmed cases from the towns of the San Ildefonso, Marilao, City of San Jose Del Monte, and City of Malolos. We also have three (3) newly recovered COVID-19 patients from the towns of San Ildefonso, Bulakan, and Baliuag. The total now is at 219 confirmed cases, 93 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 30 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 24 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 23 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 18 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 16 cases.
June 3, 2020 – 215 COVID-19 Cases, 90 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported five (5) new confirmed cases from the towns of the Guiguinto, Santa Maria, (2) City of Meycauayan, and San Rafael. We also have two (2) newly recovered COVID-19 patients from the town of Guiguinto. The total now is at 215 confirmed cases, 90 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 29 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 23 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 22 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 18 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 16 cases.
June 2, 2020 – 210 COVID-19 Cases, 88 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported seven (7) new confirmed cases from the towns of the City of Malolos, Hagonoy, San Rafael, San Ildefonso, Pandi, San Miguel, and Bocaue. We also have two (2) newly recovered COVID-19 patients from the towns of Plaridel and Pulilan. The total now is at 210 confirmed cases, 88 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 29 cases. The City of Malolos followed next with 23 cases. Marilao is in 3rd place with 22 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 18 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 16 cases.
June 1 – 203 COVID-19 Cases, 86 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
There is no COVID-19 report update today from Bulacan Provincial Health Office. The total still stands at 203 confirmed cases, 86 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
May 31 – 203 COVID-19 Cases, 86 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported seven (7) new confirmed cases from the towns of the (3) City of Malolos, (1) Plaridel, (1) Balagtas, (1) Bulakan, and (1) Marilao. We also have a newly recovered COVID-19 patient from the town of Obando. The total now is at 203 confirmed cases, 86 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 29 cases. The towns of Marilao and City of Malolos followed next with 22 cases. Bocaue is in 3rd place with 17 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 4th place with 16 cases.
May 30, 2020 – 196 COVID-19 Cases, 85 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported ten (10) new confirmed cases from the towns of the (2) City of San Jose Del Monte, (3) Bocaue, (2) Hagonoy, (1) Bulakan, (1) Marilao, and (1) Paombong. The total now is at 196 confirmed cases, 85 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 29 cases. Marilao followed next with 21 cases. Malolos City is in 3rd place with 19 cases. Bocaue is in 4th place with 17 cases. The town of Baliuag is in 5th place with 14 cases.
May 29, 2020 – 186 COVID-19 Cases, 85 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported two (2) new confirmed cases from the towns of the City of San Jose Del Monte and Bocaue. The total now is at 186 confirmed cases, 85 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 27 cases. Marilao followed next with 20 cases. Malolos City is in 3rd place with 19 cases. Baliuag is in 4th place with 16 cases. The town of Bocaue is in 5th place with 14 cases.
May 28, 2020 – 184 COVID-19 Cases, 85 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported four (5) new confirmed cases from the towns of Guiguinto, City of Malolos, San Miguel, San Ildefonso, and Obando. They also report 4 new COVID-19 recoveries from the towns of (2) San Miguel, (1) Bulakan, and (1) Guiguinto. The total now is at 184 confirmed cases, 85 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 26 cases. Marilao followed next with 20 cases. Malolos City is in 3rd place with 19 cases. Baliuag is in 4th place with 16 cases. The town of Bocaue is in 5th place with 13 cases.
May 27, 2020 – 179 COVID-19 Cases, 81 Recovered Patients, & 31 Deaths
The Bulacan Provincial Health Office reported four (4) new confirmed cases from the towns of (1) Bocaue, (1) Calumpit, (1) Pulilan, and (1) Obando. Sadly, a COVID patient from the town Pulilan died today. The total now is at 179 confirmed cases, 81 recovered patients, and 31 deaths.
The City of San Jose Del Monte is still at the top with 26 cases. Marilao followed next with 20 cases. Malolos City is in 3rd place with 18 cases. Baliuag is in 4th place with 16 cases. The town of Bocaue is in 5th place with 13 cases.
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Bulacan coronavirus patient is from San Jose Del Monte, officials say – CNN Philippines
March 11, 2020 – First Reported COVID-19 case in Bulacan. A 58-year-old Filipina from San Jose Del Monte City in Bulacan is among the country’s confirmed coronavirus cases. This clarifies earlier information disclosed by President Rodrigo Duterte that the patient was a resident of Sta. Maria town, some 16 kilometers west of San Jose Del Monte City.
Read about the 1st-week highlights (from the 1st case reported in Bulacan): 1st Week Bulacan COVID-19 Battle – The Struggle.
January 30, 2020 – First COVID-19 case reported in the Philippines
The Philippine Department of Health reported the first case of COVID-19 in the country with a 38-year-old female Chinese national. On 7 March, the first local transmission of COVID-19 was confirmed.
November 2019 – First COVID-19 case reported in Wuhan, China
The Chinese government reported that the first Covid-19 case was traced back November 17, 2019, when a 55-year-old patient from Wuhan in Hubei province contracted the virus. Official statements by the Chinese government to the World Health Organisation reported that the first confirmed case had been diagnosed on the 8th of December.
First Covid-19 case happened in November, China government records show – report – The Guardian
PhilHealth Coverage
According to their latest advisory, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will shoulder the full cost of treatment for all COVID-19 cases until April 14, 2020. After the date, PhilHealth shall continue to provide financial coverage to COVID cases through a recomputed case rate.
Last April 7, 2020, PhilHealth President Ricardo Morales announced that COVID-19 patients who are admitted April 15 onwards will be covered by a case rate package divided into four categories.
- Mild pneumonia: P43,997.00
- Moderate pneumonia: P143,267.00
- Severe pneumonia: P333,519.00
- Critical pneumonia: P786,384.00
Make sure you also check the coverage from your personal health insurance provider.
Official Sources in Bulacan
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