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Infectious pertussis disease rising in Philippines with 54 deaths
MANILA, April 9 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said that the contagious bacterial disease called pertussis continues to spread in the country, noting that 54 children have died from the respiratory disease. From Jan. 1 to March 30, the DOH tallied 1,112 cases, or "almost 34 times that of the same period last year," with 54 deaths. "All 54 deaths are less than 5 years old," DOH.....»»
How women can reduce their risk of heart disease
Heart Disease: A Silent Killer for American Women Heart disease has emerged as the leading cause of death for women in the United States, according.....»»
Senate reworks vetoed Bulacan ecozone bill
A Senate panel tackled yesterday a proposed measure that would “cure and address” the proposal to create the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone vetoed by President Marcos on his first full day in office......»»
FACT CHECK: Ad uses AI-edited videos of Henry Omaga-Diaz, Doc Willie Ong
A video promoting a supposed cure for hypertension falsely links ABS-CBN anchor Henry Omaga-Diaz and cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong to a nutrition consultancy service firm.....»»
Contagious pertussis disease continues spreading in Philippines
MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The contagious pertussis has continued spreading in the Philippines, where it has caused at least 40 death cases, after a province near the capital region reported an outbreak of the disease. In a social media post on Wednesday night, the Cavite government posted a resolution declaring the province under a state of calamity "due to the outbreak of pertussis" after logging 36 cases an.....»»
TR4 disease, logistics issues prune banana exports last year
The Philippines is expected to have posted declines in banana exports last year due to the spread of the Banana Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 disease as well as logistical challenges, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations......»»
‘Heart disease still leading cause of death in Philippines’
Heart disease remained the top cause of death in the country from January to September 2023, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Ban imposed on cattle imports amid new disease
The Department of Agriculture has banned the importation of live cattle and buffalo and their products from Libya, Russia, South Korea and Thailand amid outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in the four countries......»»
Only 5 barangays in Davao City have active anti-mosquito disease task force
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 January)—Only five out of 182 barangays in Davao City have an active Barangay Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease Task Force. Dr. Thomas Miguel Ababon, head of the City Health Office, said at the iSpeak media forum at City Hall Thursday that mosquito-borne task forces in the city “seems difficult to sustain” despite […].....»»
Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease with These 9 Essential Tips
Title: Promoting Heart Health: Preventing America’s Leading Cause of Death Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among Americans, with a heart attack occurring.....»»
Warning anew on man-made disease, another mutation, etc.
Warning anew on man-made disease, another mutation, etc......»»
St. Michael: “Disease has arrived, and with it, limits will be imposed”
St. Michael: “Disease has arrived, and with it, limits will be imposed”.....»»
Latest surveys are results of inflationary sugar cartel
High prices clobbered 72 percent of Filipinos in December. Inflation strained them worse than low wages, 40 percent; joblessness, 28 percent and poverty, 25 percent, Pulse Asia’s survey shows......»»
UN chief calls blocked aid for Gaza a moral outrage
A majority of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are sheltering around Rafah. Though conditions are worse in the north of the strip, the plight of civilians across the territory has deteriorated sharply as the conflict has ground on......»»
The best is yet to come
With the situation turning from bad to worse at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), it’s not surprising that there is growing anticipation for the takeover by the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) group of NAIA’s rehabilitation and operation......»»
Group warns of worse hunger as rice prices spike
The watchdog group Bantay Bigas over the weekend warned of an increase in hunger incidence in the country amid the continued spike in retail prices of rice......»»
‘Imports, SRA made future worse for RHI unit’
Sugar and ethanol producer Roxas Holdings Inc. (RHI) took a major hit as increased imports and an alleged instruction from the government to stop refining led to the closure of its wholly owned subsidiary......»»
UNRWA
The humanitarian crisis at the Gaza Strip is bound to get worse......»»
‘Baste’s bashing of Marcos baseless, disrespectful’
Deputy Speaker David Suarez and other leaders of the House of Representatives yesterday lashed back at Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, saying his call for the resignation of President Marcos is uncalled for, baseless and, worse, disrespectful......»»
PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments
Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»