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Nebraska and Iowa tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes

OMAHA, Neb. — Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the Midwest, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Nebraska. As of Friday night, there were several reports of injuries but no immediate deaths reported. Tornado warnings continued to be issued into the night.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

DOH records 34 heat-related illnesses, with 6 deaths

The Department of Health has reported 34 cases of heat-related illness as high heat indices are continuously experienced in different areas in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Philippines logs 40 pertussis deaths this year

MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Forty children have died of whopping cough, a respiratory infection also called pertussis, since this year, the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) has reported. The DOH said in a statement on Wednesday that cases have continued to increase since the start of this year, recording 568 cases from Jan. 1 to March 16. "The total number of cases for the same period in 2023 was.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

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 […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

The Daily Guardian: Listeria Outbreak Hits Super Bowl Staples in Taco Kits, Bean Dips, and Dairy Products, Warns CDC

Title: Listeria Outbreak Traces Back to Dairy Products, Super Bowl Staples Affected Subtitle: Two Deaths and Over Two Dozen Illnesses Reported Since 2014 In a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding

Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Twin fires hit Lapu-Lapu City on May 18

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Two fire incidents were reported in Lapu-Lapu City on Saturday, May 18. The first one broke out at around 11:05 a.m. in Purok Rambo in Brgy. Babag and displaced three families consisting of 13 individuals. According to fire investigators, the flame damaged the house of Imelda Berdin, 56, that was occupied by.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

BFP: Fires up 40 percent ; 9,568 logged since January

At least 9,568 fires have been recorded nationwide since January, causing damage amounting to P4.276 billion, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Government tackling high construction costs

The Government is focused on reducing sky-high construction costs to make it more affordable to build a home, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says. Stats NZ data shows the cost of building a house has increased by 41 per cent since 2019, making housing even more unaffordable for Kiwi families."Further analysis shows building costs are consistently higher.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Trkiye: Ensure Accountability for Deaths in Earthquake

The Turkish government has an obligation to ensure that public officials responsible for thousands of defective buildings that collapsed in the February 6, 2023 earthquakes, are held accountable, Human Rights Watch said today. The earthquakes, which devastated Trkiye's southeastern provinces, left more than 50,000 people dead and hundreds of thousands injured.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

More king cobra sightings reported in Asturias, Toledo in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two more sightings of king cobras, locally known as “banakon,” were reported in different areas in Cebu: one in Asturias and another in Toledo City on Thursday, February 8. In a Facebook post by CDN Digital detailing the timeline of king cobra sightings in Cebu on February 8, several local residents.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Someone’s gotta give

The Rice Tariffication Law of 2019, which replaced quantitative restrictions on rice importations with a tariff system, may have brought more harm than good......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Top 10 e-commerce sites in the Philippines 2019 - ASEAN UP

With a dynamic economy and a large population proficient with digital technologies, the Philippines is a fast-growing market for e-commerce in Southeast Asia. Several websites and digital applications are already fighting for market share, with global, regional and national players. The growing connectivity of the Philippines, rapidly overcoming the countrys infrastructure difficulties, enable more and Continue reading &q.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

From the Newsrooms: February 18 to 24, 2024

IN 2019, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder and leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, made a bold claim that he had successfully prevented a 6.8 magnitude earthquake by simply yelling "Stop". But more recently, the self-proclaimed "appointed son of God" has not been able to halt the tremor of charges involving human trafficking for labor and sex, and sexual molestation filed against him by former members and workers of h.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

More than just ‘Death Five’: San Miguel flaunts depth to zero in on finals return

San Miguel repeats over Ginebra as it moves on the cusp of returning to the PBA Commissioner's Cup finals for the first time since 2019.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

EY GDS Announces Plans to Hire Talent for Expanding Cybersecurity Operations in Cebu

EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) has announced that it will be hiring more talent for expnding its cybersecurity operations in Cebu. This announcement follows the successful launch of its advanced, multi-million facility in Manila in September 2019. EY GDS talent expansion plans are in response to the growing need for augmenting its pool of […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

DOJ: Case vs Ayala road rage suspect ‘airtight’

Following a fatal road rage incident along the EDSA-Ayala tunnel last week, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla yesterday urged motorists not to resort to violence during traffic altercations to avoid physical injuries and deaths......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

DOH logs 160 rabies deaths since January

At least 160 people have died of rabies since January, a case fatality rate of 94.67 percent, according to the Department of Health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

DepEd: Iloilo teachers deaths not heatstroke-related

The Department of Education has refuted a report claiming two teachers died from heatstroke while conducting classes in Iloilo......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024