March 2026

Administrative Order (AO) 2025-0030 was issued by the Philippines Department of Health to formally adopt and implement the Post-Marketing Alert System (PMAS) requirements under Annex 5 of the ASEAN Medical Device Directive (AMDD). The AO establishes the mandatory post-market surveillance framework for medical devices in the Philippines to ensure continued safety, performance and quality following […]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued FDA Advisory No. 2026-0274 announcing the designation of an Officer of the Day (OOD) at the Food and Drug Action Center (FDAC). This initiative aims to ensure the continuous, efficient, and timely handling of urgent regulatory concerns, public inquiries, and emergency cases within the Food and Drug Administration