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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

2 dead, 9 injured in Philippine capital fire

MANILA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Two people died and nine were injured in a fire that gutted a residential area in the Philippine capital on Monday afternoon, the Bureau of Fire Protection said. The bureau said the fire, which broke out around 12:45 p.m. local time, took the lives of two female residents. The bureau added that five residents were injured, including a 60-year-old male and a 55-year-old female.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Residents oppose dividing Wao, Lanao del Sur into two towns; say BTA didn’t consult them 

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 09 March) – Residents and local officials of Wao in Lanao del Sur on Thursday held a rally protesting the proposal at the Bangsamoro Parliament to divide their towns into two. Wearing red and green arm bands, Muslim and Christian residents filled the Municipal Hall grounds in the indignation rally dubbed […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

US VP Harris urges Hamas to agree to an immediate ceasefire, pushes Israel on aid to Gaza

'People in Gaza are starving. The conditions are inhumane and our common humanity compels us to act… The Israeli government must do more to significantly increase the flow of aid. No excuses,' US Vice President Kamala Harris says.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Cash flow problems

The good news last week was the inauguration and commercial energization of the P52-billion Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Kris Bernal says viral Starstruck haircut not scripted

Those were genuine tears from Kris Bernal when she cried after seeing her new haircut in one of the episodes of "Starstruck," which was aired more than a decade ago.  .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Public reminded: Follow traffic rules to avoid accidents

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu –Officials of Mandaue City are reminding motorists to always follow traffic rules to avoid violations and possible accidents. Mayor Jonas Cortes stated on Friday, March 1, that adherence to traffic rules can ensure drivers’ safety and promote smooth traffic flow. “Kung magdali ka o mag-counterflow, prone ka sa disgrasya. Importante gyud ang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 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

More Pinoys do buy now, pay later transactions

Nearly 50 percent of respondents in the Philippines are likely to adopt buy now, pay later services for future transactions, according to a survey from consumer research and data analytics company Milieu Insight......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

CBCP: Lunar New Year a chance to thank God

The Lunar New Year is an opportunity for Filipino Catholics to give thanks to God and pray for more blessings, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines assistant secretary general Fr. Bryand Restituto said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Gen Z more into buy now, pay later schemes – survey

The use of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services is on the rise in the Philippines, with the biggest increase observed among Gen Z consumers, according to a study from global information and insights company TransUnion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

‘Mas masakit ‘pag galing sa kapwa Pilipino’: Pia Wurtzbach holds back tears in addressing bashers 

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach stopped herself from crying as she read her Women’s Month manifesto at L’Oreal Paris’ “Sayang? No, I’m worth it” campaign launch last week in Manila for which she was among the endorsers......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Rain in Spain puts dampener on Good Friday parades

Madrid, Spain — Torrential rains forced the cancellation of famed Good Friday religious processions through Seville, leaving many faithful in tears in the southern Spanish city. It is the first time since 2011 that all of the six night-time processions — the highlight of Christian Easter Week — were called off due to bad weather......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Vice Ganda and It s Showtime hosts pray for Kim Chiu s love life

The hosts of noontime variety show "It's Showtime" poked fun at the romantic entanglements of one of their own, with Valentine's Day closing in......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Aicelle Santos recalls moving ‘Miss Saigon’ composer to tears during audition

Aicelle Santos revealed a touching moment she shared with “Miss Saigon” composer Claude-Michel Schönberg......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

How can you freely express your gratitude to God through your emotions today?

How can you freely express your gratitude to God through your emotions today? How might you make others feel comfortable about sharing their tears?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Women take part in Japan’s 1,250-year-old ‘naked festival’ for first time

Seven groups of women took part in the ritual which is said to drive away evil spirits and where participants pray for happiness. Despite its name, those taking part are not naked......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Young woman found dead in Pinamungajan, Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police continue to investigate the death of a young woman whose body was found dumped in a creek in Pinamungajan town in southern Cebu on Monday, January 15. Authorities in the area received a dead person alarm at 1:20 p.m. on Monday. A concerned citizen reported discovering a dead body of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Folayang says he’s not yet done, eyes ONE return

Eduard Folayang has a lot left in the tank before calling it a career, he underscored, as he expressed willingness to return to the ONE Championship cage later this year......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024