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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.....»»
Couple found dead in tent in Bohol: Death due to inhaling toxic fumes
Trigger warning: This story mentions self-harm or suicide. CEBU CITY, Philippines – Investigations continue to shed light on the death of a French and Cebuana couple inside a tent in a subdivision in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. But initial investigations pointed to suicide, police in Central Visayas said. Coroners in Tagbilaran City ruled that the victims,.....»»
UC instructor fired for encouraging suicide
UC instructor fired for encouraging suicide.....»»
UC Takes Action Vs Teacher Who Encourages Students To Commit Suicide
UC Takes Action Vs Teacher Who Encourages Students To Commit Suicide.....»»
7 die in suicide truck bombing, shootout
7 die in suicide truck bombing, shootout.....»»
79-year-old man kills wife, 2 adult children in murder-suicide
LOS ANGELES – The Medical Examiner’s office has released the names of two men and two women who were shot to death in a Granada Hills home in a murder-suicide. Police said the older man was the shooter and died from a self-inflicted wound. He was identified as 79-year-old Rodrigo De Leon. The victims were.....»»
Toledo City robbery suspect tries to commit suicide
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Patrolman Jaymar Exequiel, who was accused of robbing the Lamac Multipurpose Cooperative in Sitio Luray II, Toledo City, tried to commit suicide while inside his detention cell at the Toledo City Police Station on Saturday morning, January 13. According to Police Chief Master Sergeant Dante Hilongos, Exequiel used the lace of.....»»
AI companies to start reporting to US gov’t
AI companies to start reporting to US gov’t.....»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
Cebu group demands probe into deaths of Bilar 5 in Bohol
Cebu group demands probe into deaths of Bilar 5 in Bohol.....»»
Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’
Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’.....»»
Gaza health crisis could kill 8,000 more by August even if fighting stops – report
If the fighting continues or escalates, traumatic injuries will make up the majority of excess deaths in Gaza. But deaths from malnutrition, infectious diseases like cholera and a lack of access to care for conditions like diabetes will also kill thousands......»»
Unilab Center for Health Policy launched to help bridge healthcare system gaps in Philippines
Unilab Foundation (ULF) launched the Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP), a venue for stakeholders to examine health policy issues......»»
Balik-Tanaw | Transformation, repentance, and renewal
Contemplate the metaphor of yeast and unleavened bread, inviting us to examine the presence of malice and wickedness in our own lives. What old ways of thinking and being, and how might we clear out the old yeast of oppressive colonial ideologies, embracing the sincerity, truth instead, and love of our kapwa-tao that lead to freedom and unconditional love of neighbor? The post Balik-Tanaw | Transformation, repentance, and renewal appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Unilab launches hub for health policy issues
Unilab Foundation recently launched the Unilab Center for Health Policy to serve as a venue for stakeholders to examine health policy issues.....»»
Les classements des universites sont non scientifiques et nuisent l education, selon des experts
Nous etablissons des classements pour presque tout : les dix meilleurs restaurants proximite, les meilleures villes visiter, les meilleurs films voir. Pour determiner la validite de ces classements, il faut savoir qui en sont les auteurs et leurs objectifs. Ce sont exactement les mmes questions qu'il convient de se poser lorsqu'on examine le classement international des universites. Le phenomne de cla.....»»
Sarah Geronimo 1st Pinay na bibigyan ng parangal sa ‘Global Force Award’
NAKATAKDANG gumawa ng kasaysayan ang Pinay pop icon na si Sarah Geronimo! Siya kasi ang kauna-unahang Pilipino na mabibigyan ng parangal ng “Global Force Award” sa Billboard’s Women in Music mula nang magsimula ito noong 2007. Ang good news na ‘yan ay ibinandera mismo ng Billboard sa social media pages. Ayon sa American entertainment and music.....»»
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 […].....»»
Abduction by state agents: An isolated incident or a growing pattern
JEERS TO the media for reporting the abduction in Batangas of Jose Marie Estiller on February 20 as an isolated incident and for not providing the necessary background of past cases of abductions and enforced disappearances by state agents in the country. The lack of context ignores the continuing reality of human rights violations against activists and critics during the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.Media.....»»
Media reports on week of disasters and climate issues
FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, a forest fire, drought - news this month presented a rather frightful state of the country.The climate crisis affects the Philippines quite severely given its location on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean. The country's ranking among the worst affected by extreme weather conditions has been directly experienced by Filipinos. Media included this necessary context in the continuous reporting.....»»