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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

PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong

MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday  that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force

The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union.   "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

P38 daily wage increase “not enough” for Davao workers

Daily wage earners in Davao City are not satisfied with the new salary increase of only P38 daily in Region 11 announced by the Department of Labor and Employment XI......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

10 passengers rescued near Romblon after motorbanca malfunction

A total of 10 distressed passengers were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard and Municipal Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Office after experiencing vehicular trouble in the vicinity waters off Romblon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Dad in Cebu City jailed for stealing a watch in a mall

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday April 29, 2024. Dad in Cebu City jailed for stealing a watch in a mall A jobless man, who wanted money to provide for his family of four, found himself in deeper trouble.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Michael Cinco clarifies rant on Filipino celebrities vs local designers

Dubai-based Filipino fashion designer Michael Cinco clarified and continued his rant toward Filipino celebrities and influencers who ask fellow local designers for free outfits......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Delivery rider nabbed for hold up me scheme

A delivery rider in Davao City, Bryan Sistual Capote, gained attention after claiming to be robbed while on duty. However, police investigations revealed inconsistencies in his story. Witnesses reported no signs of trouble during the alleged robbery, and tracking Capote's e-wallet transactions uncovered a transfer matching the amount he claimed was stolen. Confronted by authorities, Capote confessed to fabricating the robbery. He now faces charges for his deceitful actions......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

3 truck hitchhikers die in Davao de Oro accident

Three hitchhikers were instantly killed when the dump truck carrying them rolled over twice after its driver lost control of the wheel due to mechanical trouble while maneuvering through a downhill mountain road in New Bataan, Davao de Oro on Tuesday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga stir trouble in Joker 2 trailer

Warner Bros. finally dropped a teaser trailer for its highly-anticipated movie "Joker: Folie À Deux," the sequel to the 2019 film with Joaquin Phoenix returning as the iconic Batman villain......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Shaira Moro dinipensahan si Lenka: Tigilan na po ang pamba-bash sa kanya

NAGSALITA na ang binansagang Queen of Bangsamoro Pop na si Shaira Moro laban sa mga fans niyang sumosobra na sa pambabatikos sa Australian singer-songwriter na si Lenka. Ito ay matapos tsugihin ang viral song niyang “Selos” sa mga streaming platforms dahil sa umano’y pagkopya ng tunog at melody sa 2008 song ni Lenka na “Trouble.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Safe hands

You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble. — Psalm 32:7.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Marcos: PH, South Korea to sign free trade pact this year

President Marcos believes that the Philippines and South Korea will approve their free trade agreement (FTA) this year. He also aims for a separate deal to grant duty-free access for certain Philippine products to the South Korean market. The FTA, signed in September 2023 during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Indonesia, is.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life?

What examples of comparison-free joy have influenced your life? How does remembering your place in the body of Christ free you from the need to compare yourself to others?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: ‘Water crisis’ in Cebu City, declares Mayor Rama

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. ‘Water crisis’ in Cebu City, declares Mayor Rama Mayor Michael Rama has declared a state of water crisis in Cebu City following the rise in the daily heat index, which.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

State of free speech will affect PH standing in the United Nations

If the Philippines wants to be a member of the United Nations Security Council it has to raise its standards, says UN special rapporteur.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

UN expert urged to probe continued assaults on free speech under Marcos

“Khan’s visit is important because we need to tell the world that all is not well in the Philippines,” Karapatan Secretary-General Cristina Palabay said at a press conference......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention

Filipino activists marked the 125th anniversary of the Filipino-American War with a protest against the expansion of US military bases and the US role in genocide in Palestine, Feb. 4. The post Progressives commemorate Filipino-American war, call for a stop to US military intervention appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

UN expert calls for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent

“The whole concept of freedom of expression is to be able to say what you want even if it offends the other side. The government should encourage a greater culture of tolerance.” -- Special Rapporteur on Free Expression and Opinion Irene Khan The post UN expert calls for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, tolerance of PH gov’t to dissent appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Australian senator who protested during Marcos’ speech censured by colleagues

'The action I took in the House today was deliberate and it is powerful. And I did it on behalf of every Filipino person whose human rights have been abused,' says Senator Janet Rice.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024