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Oral health and mental health are more connected than you think
A new report has found that oral health is indirectly connected to the mental well-being of older adults. A study by a team at Okayama University Hospital found that “good oral health may lower the risk of several diseases.” The results of the study conducted by the team of Okayama University Hospital senior associate professor Noriko Takeuchi,.....»»
Lapu-Lapu: 2 from city hospital fail drug test, risk termination
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Two of the more than a hundred employees of the Lapu-Lapu City Hospital tested positive for illegal drugs use during a surprise drug test held on Friday. Garry Lao, executive director of the City of Lapu-Lapu Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (CLOSAP), said the two employees risk termination from government service......»»
The Hospital at Maayo joins Sinulog 2024 in spreading festivity and accessible healthcare
The Hospital at Maayo joins Sinulog 2024 in spreading festivity and accessible healthcare.....»»
8-year-old boy beaten by drunken dad dies in hospital
The eight-year-old boy who was badly beaten by his drunken father died in a hospital at Thursday dawn, exactly two days after the incident in Barangay Fatima in General Santos City. .....»»
Marcos: Philippines to invoke MDT if Pinoy killed in West Philippine Sea
The Philippines may invoke the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with the US if a sailor or a member of its military is killed in an attack in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
Man killed, wife wounded in Antipolo gun attack
A man was killed while his wife was wounded in a shooting in Antipolo City, Rizal on Wednesday night......»»
Police intelligence officer killed in GenSan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – A police intelligence officer assigned in Cotabato province was killed in a gun attack along the circumferential road in Barangay Sinawal here Sunday night. Col. Nicomedes Olaivar Jr., city police director, said Corporal Ricky Mendoza Gomez was traversing a portion of the circumferential road aboard a motorcycle […].....»»
Ex-village chief, 2 companions killed in Agusan del Sur shooting
Gunmen wearing facemasks killed a former barangay captain and his two companions in a gun attack in Barangay Tudela in Trento, Agusan del Sur on Wednesday night......»»
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fighting for life after assassination attempt
Banska Bystrica, Slovakia– Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico fought for his life in hospital Wednesday after being shot multiple times in what the government called a “political assault”. Surgeons spent hours battling to save the 59-year-old populist leader after the attack, which has been condemned around the world. Deputy Prime Minister Tomas Taraba told the BBC.....»»
Man dies in motorcycle attack
Police arrested a delivery rider who allegedly ran over a 33-year-old man in the compound of a hospital in Quezon City Tuesday......»»
There are more singles than married couples in Central Visayas but…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Did you know that there are more singles compared to married people in Central Visayas? In fact, there are more singles in the entire Philippines, based on the 2020 census, and Central Visayas, one of the most populous regions in the country, is no exception. State statisticians identified approximately 6.4 million.....»»
Worldwide Central Breaks Ground on Vitale Suites, Bringing Singapore-inspired Living to Mandaue
Worldwide Central Properties, Inc. proudly unveiled its latest venture, Vitale Suites, during a groundbreaking ceremony that marked the beginning of a new era for mixed-use residential and hotel developments in Mandaue City. Vitale Suites aims to redefine the landscape of urban living by bringing Singapore-inspired elegance to the heart of Mandaue. Worldwide Central Properties joined.....»»
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......»»
Philippines tallies 6 heat-related deaths
MANILA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has received at least 34 cases of heat-related illness, including six deaths, from January 1 to April 18 this year. "The causes of death are still for verification," DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said. The 34 reported heat-related cases were from the central Visayas region in the central Philippines, the.....»»
Central Luzon logs lower crime rate
The Central Luzon police has recorded a decrease of at least 5.9 percent in crime incidents last year......»»
3 suspected rebels killed in central Philippine clash
MANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Government forces clashed with suspected rebels in Iloilo province in the central Philippines before dawn on Wednesday, killing three insurgents, the military said. The military reported that a 20-minute gunfight between troops and around 20 New People's Army (NPA) rebels broke out around 3:20 a.m. local time after troops overran a rebel camp in a village in San Joaquin town. T.....»»
3 suspected rebels killed in central Philippine clash
MANILA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Government forces clashed with suspected rebels in Iloilo province in the central Philippines before dawn on Wednesday, killing three insurgents, the military said. The military reported that a 20-minute gunfight between troops and around 20 New People's Army (NPA) rebels broke out around 3:20 a.m. local time after troops overran a rebel camp in a village in San Joaquin town. T.....»»
6 killed in clash in central Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Government forces clashed with suspected rebels in Bohol province in the central Philippines on Friday, killing five rebels and a police officer, the military said. The military reported that fighting broke out between a combined force of soldiers and police officers and the New People's Army (NPA) rebels before 7 a.m. local time in a village in Bilar town. Troops recovered a n.....»»
6 killed in clash in central Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Government forces clashed with suspected rebels in Bohol province in the central Philippines on Friday, killing five rebels and a police officer, the military said. The military reported that fighting broke out between a combined force of soldiers and police officers and the New People's Army (NPA) rebels before 7 a.m. local time in a village in Bilar town. Troops recovered a n.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, Feb. 11
GAZA -- At least 25 Palestinians were killed in Israeli bombing of a house in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah on Sunday, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA. (Gaza-Israel-Bombing) - - - - LIMA -- The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency on Saturday for at least 96 districts in 15 regions of the country due to damage caused by heavy rains in recent weeks. Th.....»»