Philippines urged to tighten emission standards to protect public health
The government should tighten “outdated” emission standards for sources of air pollution, including coal-fired power plants, to safeguard public health and the environment, a group said on Tuesday......»»
Eating while working? Why it’s bad for your health – The Farm at San Benito doctor
According to doctor Michelle Domalaon of The Farm at San Benito, healthy food is not enough. To achieve one’s fitness goals, she said one should also change one’s attitude toward consuming food......»»
Not my duty to apologize for martial law atrocities — PBBM
MANILA, Philippines — For President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., it is not his duty to apologize to the victims of martial law under his father. “I don’t think it’s a duty for a president to be involved, that is a personal matter for the Marcos family,” Marcos said during the Foreign Correspondents Association of the.....»»
What are Lumbar Thrombosis, Osteoarthritis? Sharon Cuneta shares health condition
"Megastar" Sharon Cuneta gave an update on her health condition. .....»»
Sydney police probe killer’s targeting of women in mall attack
Sydney, Australia — Australian police said Monday they are investigating why a 40-year-old man with mental illness appeared to target women as he roamed a Sydney shopping mall with a large knife, killing six people and injuring a dozen more. Videos shared on social media showed unshaven itinerant Joel Cauchi pursuing mostly female victims as.....»»
‘Excess deaths’ after COVID
The Philippine experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has become a rich source of learning for the Department of Health in responding to global public health crises......»»
News in Pictures | Fil-Ams protest trilateral meeting in DC
For the progressive groups, the trilateral summit is among the series of efforts to leverage the Philippines’ strategic geo-political location for economic and military benefit as tensions rise between the U.S. and China, “at the expense of the sovereignty of the Philippines, the economic conditions of Filipino workers, and the health of the environment.” The post News in Pictures | Fil-Ams protest trilateral meeting in DC appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
‘PWDs, single parents should get birth certificates for free’
The ACT-CIS party-list yesterday vowed to push for a law that will make the acquisition of birth certificates and other government clearances free of charge to persons with disabilities and single parents......»»
Hotshots go back to back
While waiting for the presscon after Magnolia’s 107-93 win over Phoenix in yesterday’s PBA Philippine Cup, coach Chito Victolero did some mental computation......»»
‘Nutrition, health not getting enough ODA’
Nutrition and health are not receiving sufficient amount from the global official development assistance for food systems, according to the International Fund for Agricultural Development......»»
Go opens 162nd Malasakit Center
Sen. Bong Go, father of the Malasakit Center program and chairman of the Senate committee on health and demography, attended the opening of the 162nd Malasakit Center at the First Misamis Oriental General Hospital in Medina town on Friday......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, April 8
TOKYO -- The number of people hospitalized in Japan due to health damage related to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's dietary supplement containing red yeast rice, or beni-koji, had risen to 212, local media reported on Monday. The figure was updated as of Sunday, with those who have since been discharged included, national news agency Kyodo reported citing the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. (Japan-Drugmaker-He.....»»
Global Failures on Healthcare Funding
(Washington) - New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that many governments around the world did not meet public healthcare spending benchmarks amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Human Rights Watch said today. The new information indicates possible violations of countries' obligations to the human right to health.WHO's Global Health Expenditure Database.....»»
US: No reason for China to overreact to drills
There is no reason for China to overreact to the joint maritime patrol conducted by Manila, Washington, Tokyo and Canberra in the South China Sea as the activity is in line with freedom of navigation and international law, a White House official said yesterday......»»
DAR vows to give gov t land to Ati members
“We treat people with compassion, but we must uphold the law relative to the issue of Ati in Boracay,” DAR’s press release read, quoting Estrella......»»
Watsons offers flu vaccinations against pertussis in Select Watsons Stores
Watsons, the leading health, wellness and beauty retailer, is actively supporting the Department of Health (DOH) in its efforts to combat the rising cases of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough......»»
Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law
Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law.....»»
Prioritize workers’ health, safety amid extreme heat — labor groups
A global research showed how more than 70 percent of industrial greenhouse gases have been linked to only 100 companies since 1988. The post Prioritize workers’ health, safety amid extreme heat — labor groups appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Repeal of liberalization law urged to combat high rice inflation
A farmer group on Wednesday said that reversing the rice liberalization law would help address the low procurement of rice grains and high rice inflation......»»
Ilocos Norte health chief: Avail of free vax vs pertussis
Ilocos Norte health chief: Avail of free vax vs pertussis.....»»