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Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents
Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»
Philippine prosecutor clears ex-President Duterte of making on-air death threat - BenarNews
Philippine prosecutor clears ex-President Duterte of making on-air death threat BenarNews.....»»
Sulaiman retracts statement, clears Jumawan of fraud charge
Sulaiman retracts statement, clears Jumawan of fraud charge.....»»
Geeks On A Beach: PH startups eyeing $1-billion in funding deals this 2023
Startups in the Philippines have quietly won $1-billion in total funding deals for two straight years in a row in 2021 to 2022, and there are indications they could continue the winning trend. New funding deals may yet to be clinched at the Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) international conference on November 22 to 24 […].....»»
MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards
It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»
Davao lawmakers thank President Marcos, Romualdez for aiding flood victims
Lawmakers from Davao have thanked President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez for continuously sending aid to flood victims in the region, including the endorsement of P150 million in cash aid and 51,000 food packs......»»
Speaker endorses P150 million aid for Davao flood victims
Upto P150 million in financial assistance has been endorsed by Speaker Martin Romualdez for flood victims in Davao region......»»
River Crossing
Despite the strong current, a family dares to cross the Tubod River in Iligan City on Sunday morning (21 January 2024) shortly after attending a procession for the Santo Niño. Two of them are holding statues of Sto. Niño. The bridge in this area was damaged in a flood in March 2022 but still passable for pedestrians, and was completely washed away by another flood November last year. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA.....»»
PNR walang biyahe sa Metro Manila simula March 28, suspendido ng 5 taon
MAY abiso ang Philippine National Railways (PNR)! Simula March 28, suspendido ang operasyon sa Metro Manila at ‘yan ay magtatagal ng limang taon. Ang mga istasyon na hindi na muna makakabiyahe ay ang Governor Pascual-Tutuban at Tutuban-Alabang, ang dalawang makabilang end stations sa Metro Manila. Ayon sa PNR, ito ay upang magbigay-daan sa gagawing konstruksyon.....»»
Metro Manila nangunguna sa ‘Worst Traffic in the World’, ayon sa pag-aaral
NUMBER one sa listahan ng “Worst Traffic in the World” ang Metro Manila. Base sa 2023 TomTom Traffic Index, umaabot sa average na 25 minutes and 30 seconds ang pagmamaneho ng 10 kilometers sa Metro Manila. Ito ay 50 seconds na mas mabagal kaysa sa naitala noong 2022. Ayon pa sa pag-aaral, ang karaniwang ginugugol.....»»
MMDA questions int l study calling Metro Manila the worst in traffic worldwide
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) cast its doubt on the "2023 Traffic Index," released by transportation data company TomTom Traffic, calling Metro Manila the worst in metro traffic worldwide......»»
Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100
Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»
Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100
Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»
Drainage up for flood-free relocation site
Drainage up for flood-free relocation site.....»»
Residents of floating village in Agusan Sur surviving on relief aid after flood
TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 24 February) – Residents of La Flora, a floating village in this town, continue to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating flood that struck the province on January 31. Roselyn Santin, a mother of four, expressed on Friday that their survival hinges solely on relief aid provided by […].....»»
Speaker endorses release of P150 million to Davao flood victims
Speaker Martin Romualdez has endorsed the immediate release of P150 million in financial aid, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development, to the flood victims in Davao region......»»
Increasing flood resilience across the Wairarapa
Flood resilience across the Wairarapa will be increased thanks to the Government's commitment of more than $8 million across five projects."Today, I am visiting the Wairarapa as part of the Government's 100-day plan to meet with community representatives affected by the 2023 severe weather events to understand what can be done to speed up and simplify recovery efforts," Emergency Management an.....»»
Mud After the Flood
Firefighters wash away mud on the road in NHA Bangkal on Friday, January 19, 2024, a day after a flood that swamped a residential area in Bangkal, Davao City on Thursday evening. MindaNews photo.....»»
‘Congress can provide funding for SHS vouchers for SUCs’
An opposition legislator yesterday offered a solution to the Commission on Higher Education problem regarding the discontinuation of vouchers for senior high school students, saying that Congress can still provide funding if needed......»»
China sidetracked as funding source for PNR Bicol
The government is taking another funding route for the Philippine National Railways South Long Haul, also called the PNR Bicol instead of China. It is seeking the assistance of the Asian Development Bank instead to pursue the long-delayed rail project......»»