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PH's second mega swabbing center opens in Taguig City
The government is increasing its daily COVID-19 testing capacity, with a target of 30,000 tests per day by May 30.
A second mega swabbing center has opened at Enderun Colleges in Taguig City to boost mass testing capabilities.
This new facility, equipped with 56 booths, is expected to conduct 1,000 to 1,500 tests daily.
Health workers from the Department of Health will conduct swabbing, while personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines will assist with encoding and other procedures.
Initially, the Taguig swabbing center will prioritize testing repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and health workers.
The facility will eventually be used to expand mass testing across Metro Manila.
The government plans to open two more mega swabbing centers at the Mall of Asia Arena and the Philippine Arena.
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