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One more city in Philippines declares pertussis outbreak

MANILA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The government of Iloilo, a city in central Philippines, on Monday declared an outbreak of pertussis after it confirmed seven out of 15 reported cases, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. Iloilo is the third city to declare an outbreak of pertussis, or whopping cough, after Quezon and Pasig, two cities in the capital region, announced last week that they hav.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

One more city in Philippines declares pertussis outbreak

MANILA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The government of Iloilo, a city in central Philippines, on Monday declared an outbreak of pertussis after it confirmed seven out of 15 reported cases, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. Iloilo is the third city to declare an outbreak of pertussis, or whopping cough, after Quezon and Pasig, two cities in the capital region, announced last week that they hav.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Paleng-QR Philippines launched in Quezon City public market

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday led the launch of the Paleng-QR Ph Plus program that will enable cashless transactions at the Project 4 public market. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Van plows into house in Philippines, killing 1, injuring 4

MANILA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- A delivery van plowed into a house along a highway in Quezon province of the Philippines, southeast of Manila, on Friday morning, killing the driver and injuring four others, police said. Police said the freight forwarder closed van truck was traveling to Unisan town from Manila when it crashed into a roadside house around 6 a.m. local time, killing the driver on the spot. A r.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels

MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels

MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 26th, 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

PRSP 2024-2025 Board of Trustees takes oath of office in Malacanang

Officers and members of the Board of Trustees of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), 2024-2025, were formally sworn into office in an official oath-taking ceremony held recently in Malacanang Palace. The new PRSP board members took their oath of office before Hon. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil, Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). This […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

EcoWaste Coalition Seeks Mayor Rama s Help to Halt Sale of Banned Cosmetics with Mercury

22 February 2024, Cebu City/Quezon City.  An environmental health NGO sought the help of Cebu City Mayor Michael "Mike" Rama to stop the unlawful sale of contraband cosmetics containing high concentrations of mercury, a health-damaging chemical not allowed in cosmetic products."We respectfully request your good office to take the necessary action to stop the continuing sale in Cebu City of skin whi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

4 dead, 1 hurt in fire in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- A fire gutted at least 15 houses in a residential area in Lucena City in Quezon province, southeast of Manila, early Friday, killing four people and injuring one, police said. In a spot report, Lucena city police identified the four fatalities, including one 72-year-old and one 65-year-old, and two others aged 18 and 8, who were all living together in one of the burned houses......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

4 dead, 1 hurt in fire in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- A fire gutted at least 15 houses in a residential area in Lucena City in Quezon province, southeast of Manila, early Friday, killing four people and injuring one, police said. In a spot report, Lucena city police identified the four fatalities, including one 72-year-old and one 65-year-old, and two others aged 18 and 8, who were all living together in one of the burned houses......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Calorie counts on menus required for Quezon City restaurants

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has approved an ordinance that will require restaurants, fastfood chains and other food establishments to publish the calorie count of food items on their menus......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Go supports Zumba event in Quezon City

Sen. Bong Go, who is Senate sports committee chairman, lauded the 1,000 women of Quezon City who took part in a Zumba fitness event in Payatas on March 12......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

300 families homeless in Quezon City fire

At least 300 families were left homeless after a fire hit a shantytown in Quezon City on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

1 dead, 2 hurt in, Quezon City hacking

A 70-year-old man was killed after he went amuck and hacked a woman and her son in Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City on Sunday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Man held for gun-toting in Quezon City road rage

A man was arrested for allegedly brandishing a firearm during a road rage incident along P. Tuazon Boulevard in Cubao, Quezon City on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

120 families homeless in Quezon City fire

At least 120 families were displaced yesterday after a fire razed a slum area in Quezon City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

P6.8 million shabu seized in Quezon City

Anti-narcotics agents seized a kilo of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu valued at P6.8 million from five drug suspects in Quezon City on Friday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

WATCH: Ryan Bang opens fine dining restaurant Paldo in Quezon City

Host Ryan Bang opened his first fine dining Korean restaurant Paldo in Quezon City. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Quezon City rolls out learning initiative for vendors

The Quezon City government yesterday launched an adult learning initiative, which aims to improve the business and technical skills of local food vendors......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024