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SunStar Eye: Victorious Carcar
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MPBA Season 2: ARQ Builders face Quadernos, eye to stretch unbeaten streak
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The ARQ Builders eye to stretch their impressive unbeaten run in the Mandaue’s Pride Basketball Association (MPBA) Season 2: Cebuano Cup. This as, the ARQ Builders face Quadernos in one of the four MPBA games featured on Sunday at the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) gymnasium. ARQ Builders currently leads the south.....»»
Pag-IBIG to increase member contributions in February 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The Home Development Mutual Fund or the Pag-IBIG Fund said that it will raise its member contributions in February 2024. In a phone interview on Tuesday, it said that monthly contributions from employees and employers will be increased to P200, from the minimum P100. ALSO READ: PhilHealth members’ contribution rises to 5%.....»»
Seniors can buy OTC drugs without prescription, FDA says
Senior citizens can get their 20 percent discount on over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins, and food supplements without needing a prescription from their doctors, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This clarification was issued in FDA Advisory No. 2024-0429, signed by FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate, and aimed at drug outlets, hospital pharmacies,.....»»
Two Philippines Navy Pilots Killed in Helicopter Crash
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Two Philippine navy pilots were killed on Thursday when their helicopter crashed during a training flight, the military said. - Other Media news - The navy said in a statement a Robinson R22 helicopter with two officers on board was forced to make an emergency landing near a market south of Manila, Reuters reported.The pilots were rushed to nearby hospitals, but eventually died from.....»»
DOH orders boosts in antibiotics to fight pertussis
“I’ve asked to buy antibiotics to stock up in hospitals so when a child contracts pertussis, they can be treated and not die,” Herbosa said in Filipino. .....»»
‘No surge in pertussis hospital admissions’
There was only a slight uptick in hospital admissions due to pertussis despite the reported increase in cases in the country, the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. reported yesterday......»»
DOH assures uninterrupted healthcare despite potential water, power woes
“We are ready for El Niño. Our hospitals will stay up and running despite anticipated power and water challenges. There are contingency plans in place,” Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said. .....»»
Biden says Israel agrees to stop Gaza attacks for Ramadan as Hamas mulls draft truce proposal
The draft proposal, which would allow hospitals and bakeries in Gaza to be repaired and 500 aid trucks to enter the battered enclave every day, is the most serious attempt in weeks to end the conflict.....»»
Study Finds Surge in E-Bike Head Trauma with Decrease in Helmet Use
A recent study has revealed a sharp increase in e-bike injuries among Americans, with thousands being sent to hospitals in recent years. According to the.....»»
Why Everyone is Getting Sick: Exploring the Flu, COVID-19, RSV Outbreaks
Seasonal Influenza Cases Surge Nationally, Hospitals Struggle with COVID-19 Admissions In a concerning development, seasonal influenza activity has remained elevated across the United States, with.....»»
DOH to build 28 primary health hubs to decongest hospitals
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said that the planned National Ambulatory and Urgent Care Facilities will target 28 million poor Filipinos......»»
More Palestinians displaced as Israel battles Hamas in south Gaza
Palestinian medics and residents says Israel continued to bomb areas around the two main hospitals in Khan Younis.....»»
New Pinoy nurses urged to work in Philippines
The 492 new registered nurses who recently took their oath were urged to stay and work in public and private hospitals in the Philippines......»»
BARMM lawmakers mull creation of new hospital, upgrade of old one
Members of the Bangsamoro parliament want to improve a small medical dispensary and create a new one on two remote islands where sick islanders can hardly be evacuated to modern hospitals outside when seas are rough......»»
Suspension of PhilHealth contributions sought for minimum wage earners
An economist-lawmaker from the House of Representatives has proposed to suspend the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. premium contributions of all minimum wage earners to increase their take-home pay......»»
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, […].....»»
Unless stopped by Palace, PhilHealth premium hike proceeds
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has started implementing the increase in premium contributions this month, in the absence of an order from Malacañang stopping the hike......»»
DOH chief unaware of pyramiding schemes, gifts to doctors
MANILA, Philippines — No less than the country’s health chief had no knowledge of the alleged multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes in the medical industry until the issue was raised before the Senate. Facing the Senate probe on Tuesday, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said he only heard of some of the perks that.....»»
Pharma firm denies pyramid scheme, admits doctor incentives
Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc. Chief Executive Officer Luis Raymond Go described the claims as “misinformation” and said the firm, owned by a group of doctors, adhered to government allegations. .....»»