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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......»»
Time to appreciate the beauty and grandeur of nature
People are amazed at how fast and fleeting time ticks and flies these days, complaining that there isn’t any more time left for us to fully savor the mystique of life......»»
‘Train To Busan’ star Ma Dong-seok ipapasyal ni Chavit sa Pinas
GOOD news para sa lahat ng Pinoy fans ng Korean-born American actor na si Ma Dong-seok na nakilala nang bonggang-bongga sa South Korean movie na “Train To Busan“! Mukhang matutuloy na ang pagbisita niya sa Pilipinas one of these days dahil sa star politician at businessman na si former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson......»»
Cherry Andrin making a splash in long-distance running in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cherry Andrin proved that she is of Cebu’s top long-distance runners these days. This after she topped the 21-kilometer race of the 2024 National Milo Marathon-Cebu Leg last April 7, 2024 in Mandaue City. It was a fitting win for Andrin, who a few years back, was on the verge of giving up.....»»
Sticky food inflation
Decades of incompetence and corruption at the Department of Agriculture have made food inflation rather sticky for us these days......»»
Can Phl match Indonesia’s rail resolve?
The busiest of President Marcos’ Cabinet secretaries, especially these days, is perhaps Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautis.....»»
Jennica feeling complete na ngayon: Natutunan ko nang tumayong mag-isa
MAS feeling “complete” ngayon sa kanyang personal life ang Kapamilya actress at celebrity mom na si Jennica Garcia. Pang-all-around ang peg ng ginagampanang karakter ni Jennica sa totoong buhay, kabilang na riyan ang pagganap bilang single mom sa dalawa niyang anak. Pero ayon sa Kapamilya star, sa mga “role” na kanyang ginagawa these days tulad.....»»
Lifestyle: The Key to Long-Term Weight Loss
These days, the pursuit of weight loss is a common goal for many. Among the 95% of Americans trying to lose weight in the last five.....»»
Marriage, divorce and the gender issue
We cannot deny that these days some ideologies are redefining things that are clearly set forth by our Christian faith and that can be clearly validated by an objective analysis of our human nature......»»
How is the Cebu motorsports scene?
CEBU CITY, Philippines—How is Cebu motorsports these days? Apparently, it isn’t as quiet as it seems, according to Cebuano motorsports legend Lord Seno. In an episode of CDN SportsTalk, Seno, a noted race car champion, said the racing community is active. While the motorsports scene in Cebu may seem quiet with no races being held here,.....»»
Of senators and bilyonaryos
The buzz among some of the country’s billionaires these days is how Senator Raffy Tulfo called out tycoon Isidro “Sid” Consunji, chairman and CEO of DMCI Holdings Inc., for supposedly dozing off during a Senate hearing last week......»»
Stories from teen son’s solo European adventure
What do teens spend their money on these days?.....»»
Why Laufey is selling out her every show
Who is Laufey and why is she selling out her every show? The question I have been getting a lot these days is “do you know Laufey?” Then, it is followed by “Do you know how I can get tickets to her show?” because tickets online to Laufey are already sold out......»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
Fun, breezy activities to enjoy with kids as summer approaches
These days, kids’ idea of fun activities is to sit in a corner, zone other people out, and engage in mobile battles......»»
CVIRAA 2024: Cebu City Niños pull away in medal standings
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Host Cebu City bared its fangs in almost all fronts on Tuesday to seize the lead after three action-packed days of CVIRAA 2024 athletic meet. Struggling in the first two days of competition, the defending champion Cebu City Niños harvested 25 gold medals on the third day of hostilities to boost.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 5
KABUL -- At least 14 people have been confirmed dead due to a new round of heavy rains and flash floods in the western Herat and northern Sari Pul provinces of Afghanistan as well as adjoining areas over the past couple of days, officials said Sunday. Heavy rains and flash floods killed seven people in Herat province over the past couple of days, provincial director for the disaster management authority Musa Ash.....»»
Cebu weather: Still hot, humid for the next five days
CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the hot and humid summer continues, residents of Metro Cebu and the rest of the province can expect stable weather in the next few days, according to the latest forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Visayas Services Division. From Saturday, May 4, to Wednesday, May 8,.....»»
SACLEO in CV: P11.5M drugs seized in 3 days
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a span of three days, P11.5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized and a total of 176 drug personalities were sent to jail by authorities in Central Visayas. This was the result of a regionwide Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) against all forms of criminalities from Friday to.....»»
PAGASA warns: Hotter days ahead in May
Prepare for hotter days and nights ahead, surpassing the already scorching heat as temperatures could reach over 40 degrees Celsius in the coming weeks......»»