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WATCH: Toughest phone survives 50-foot drop test

A new phone in the Philippines, touted to be the "toughest phone in the market to date," would be "hard launched" on January 12 with a live Facebook presentation of the phone's 100-foot drop......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

77 cases of heat-related illness – DOH

As high heat indices continue to affect different areas in the country, the Department of Health reported 77 cases of heat-related illness this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Measles, rubella cases up 39 percent

The Department of Health has recorded over 2,000 cases of measles and rubella nationwide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

DOH 7: TB cases on the rise

DOH 7: TB cases on the rise.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Bacolod records 3 more confirmed pertussis cases

Bacolod records 3 more confirmed pertussis cases.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

‘Vampire facials’ linked to cases of HIV in three women

Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report last week, marking the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through cosmetic services using needles. Federal health officials said in a new report that an investigation.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

DOJ appeals for patience on Teves, Bantag cases

The Department of Justice yesterday appealed to the public for patience on the cases of former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. and former corrections chief Gerald Bantag, saying efforts are being made to ensure that proper legal processes are followed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Philippines tallies 6 heat-related deaths

MANILA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has received at least 34 cases of heat-related illness, including six deaths, from January 1 to April 18 this year. "The causes of death are still for verification," DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said. The 34 reported heat-related cases were from the central Visayas region in the central Philippines, the.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Pertussis cases still rising in Philippines– DOH

Pertussis cases are still on an upward trend after data showed more than 1,500 infections were recorded as of April 13, the Department of He.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Central Luzon pertussis cases continue to rise

Eighty-six cases of pertussis or whooping cough have been recorded in Central Luzon as of April 13, according to the Department of Health regional office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

NGCP seeks resolution of cases hampering Tuy-Dasmariñas project

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) is pushing for a “speedy court resolution” of cases delaying the completion of a transmission line project in Dasmariñas, Cavite......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

86 Pertussis cases logged in C. Luzon

86 Pertussis cases logged in C. Luzon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Eastern Visayas logs more pertussis cases

Eastern Visayas has recorded seven confirmed cases of pertussis or whooping cough out of the 17 recorded this week......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Pertussis cases up in 6 regions

Pertussis cases have continued to increase in six regions, according to the Department of Health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

CDC investigating multiple cases of illnesses from Botox injections – The Daily Guardia

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating multiple cases of Botox-related illnesses that have been reported in Tennessee and Illinois. Health.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Pertussis cases increase in C. Luzon, 4 other regions

Pertussis cases increase in C. Luzon, 4 other regions.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Cybercrime cases continue to rise, up 21.84 percent in Q1

Cybercrime cases rose by 21.84 percent in the first quarter of 2024, according to the police Anti-Cybercrime Group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Two confirmed cases of whooping cough (pertussis) in Davao City

DAVAO CITY, Philippines- The Davao City Health Office has confirmed two cases of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in........»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Baguio City reports pertussis cases

Baguio City public health authorities admitted that the city has already recorded five cases of pertussis or whooping cough, reported from February 19 to March 27......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024