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Drastic rise in dengue cases noted in General Santos
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 21 February)—Health authorities in this city reminded residents to be cautious over a noted increasing number of dengue cases, mostly involving children. But there were no dengue-related deaths reported this year so far, Dioscorro Nuñez III, health education and promotion officer at the City Health Office, said on Wednesday. He […].....»»
Universal Health Care Program to benefit 288,000 Lumads in Agusan Sur
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 31 January)—The Universal Health Care (UHC) program launched by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) here starting January 1 this year is set to benefit the 288,353 indigenous peoples (IPs) in this landlocked province. The UHC beneficiaries—hailing from the Manobo, Higaonon, Banwaon, and Tala-andig tribes—reside in geographically isolated, […].....»»
CHR probes slay of Mindoro Oriental village exec
The Commission on Human Rights-Mimaropa office is investigating the killing of a barangay official in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro earlier this month......»»
US Lawmakers Should Protect Vaccination Mandates, Sex Ed in Schools
Cervical cancer should be almost nonexistent, as it's one of the most treatable and preventable cancers. However, women in the United States are still dying at alarming rates.In 2009, the US Congress established January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. This month serves as a public health campaign to educate people who have a cervix about how to take care of it. This includes noticing signs of cervical cancer.....»»
Police: Beware of online ‘love scams’ this love month
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities here are reminding the public to not be swayed by sweet words and fake promises and end up as victims of “love scams” especially this love month On the second day of the month of February, Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, Deputy Director for Operations of the Cebu City Police.....»»
More new original K-dramas arriving in 2024
Disney+ unveiled its 2024 slate of Korean series, hoping to continue the success of original shows like "Moving" and "Big Bet.".....»»
Migration boom: Filipinos studying in Canada up by 50% in 2023
More Filipinos are arriving in Canada by droves to further their education there with nearly 49,000 Filipinos holding Canadian study permits in 2023, an increase of around 50% from the previous year......»»
Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit
Seoul, South Korea - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.Blinken landed Sunday afternoon ahead of the third Summit for Democracy on Monday, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden, which Seoul is hosting this week.Before arriving in Se.....»»
BTS virtual experience arriving in the Philippines
An immersive virtual exhibit on K-pop boy band BTS is hitting Philippine shores later this year......»»
Health and Wellness Products are Booming in Cebu Amid Post-Covid Scenario
The sale of health and wellness-related products is booming in Cebu as the country continues to reel from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic some three years ago. And this is why an exporter couple from Cebu invested in these products diversifying their existing business into a retail market for health equipment. Owners Paul and […].....»»
Maco exec denies viral claim of infant rescue
AN OFFICIAL from the Incident Command Post (ICP) in Maco, Davao de Oro, clarified that the viral claim of a two-month-old infant surviving the landslide is false......»»
Only 1 tropical cyclone seen this month – PAGASA
No more than one tropical cyclone may enter the Philippine area of responsibility this month......»»
On love month, President Marcos urges Pinoys to love self
As Filipinos mark the month of love this February, President Marcos reminded them to practice self-love and look after their own health......»»
Plaza Independencia: Rama plans to rubberize park, make more family-friendly
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama plans to make Plaza Independencia more family friendly as he envisions more changes to make this dream a reality. These included having the inside of the Plaza Independencia being rubberized, having more plants inside to make it also more environment-friendly and to have facilities for families.....»»
Power rates down by P0.37/kWh for Feb-Mar billing
High on love but low on power rates! Valentine’s Day for residential consumers of Visayan Electric is expected to be sweeter as electricity rates for the billing month of February-March will be P0.37/kWh lower compared to last month. This decrease, bringing the total rate down from last month’s P11.62/kWh to P11.25/kWh, is attributed to lower.....»»
Higher power rates in Baguio, Benguet this month
Electricity bills in this city and Benguet will increase this month......»»
Vulnerable individuals urged to avoid airport welcome, send-offs at airports
The Manila International Airport Authority called on friends and family members of departing and arriving passengers to reconsider bringing vulnerable individuals such as children, senior citizens and pregnant women as well as those with medical conditions, to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for farewell and greetings amid the heat being experienced in the country......»»
‘High-level’ US trade mission to arrive in PH next week
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry announced that a “high-level” US trade delegation is arriving next week to enhance “commercially meaningful partnerships.” According to DTI Foreign Trade Service Officer Jollan Llaneza, the delegation, led by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, will meet with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual......»»
Back from Australia, Marcos visits mom in hospital
Arriving from a four-day official visit to Australia late Wednesday, President Marcos went straight to his mother, former first lady Imelda Marcos, who is confined in a hospital due to “slight pneumonia.”.....»»
Philippines, Australia must maximize strategic partnership – President Marcos
The Philippines and Australia must fully maximize the potential of their strategic partnership, President Marcos said after arriving from his two-day visit to Canberra on Thursday night, describing the two nations as “forward-looking” and “law-abiding maritime states.”.....»»