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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......»»
Philippines, Indonesia seek to strengthen cooperation for energy security
MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen energy cooperation to safeguard energy security. Energy ministers of the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy cooperation at the presidential palace in Manila, where Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos. Widodo arrived i.....»»
Ban imposed on cattle imports amid new disease
The Department of Agriculture has banned the importation of live cattle and buffalo and their products from Libya, Russia, South Korea and Thailand amid outbreaks of lumpy skin disease in the four countries......»»
Filipino pugs plunge back into training for 2nd Olympic qualifiers
There's no rest for the weary as the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) already laid out plans for its coming campaign in the 2nd World Qualification Tournament set in Bangkok, Thailand from May 23 to June 3......»»
Alden Richards returning to host Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night
Actor Alden Richards is returning to hosting duties for the Miss Universe Philippines coronation night where reigning titleholder Michelle Dee will crown her successor......»»
Abalos allows PNP, BJMP, BFP to wear light uniforms
To ease the working conditions of uniformed personnel amid the rising heat index across the country, Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Friday said police, fire and jail officers can wear light uniforms in the performance of their duties......»»
International agency executives’ immunity covers only official duties – SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that the immunity granted to officials and personnel of international organizations, such as the Asian Development Bank, only covers official activit.....»»
Filipinos Should be Proud to Speak Pilipino
Robin Padilla the neophyte senator-elect who garnered the most votes among senatorial hopefuls assured the public that he was ready to fulfill his duties as a senator but noted that he would debate his colleagues in Pilipino and not in English......»»
Marcos to Filipinos: Emulate bravery of WWII heroes to counter modern threats
Marcos called on Filipinos to stand by their freedoms and principles, fulfill their duties with dedication and diligence, and fight for a better life and future......»»
Marcos, First Lady Liza have made full recovery from flu-like symptoms, says Palace
President Marcos 'has been in meetings today and will resume his public duties tomorrow,' Malacañang says on Monday, March 25.....»»
Jericho switches jerseys for Asia Cup
San Miguel Beer’s Jericho Cruz is on a high as he serves national team duties with Guam on the heels of the Beermen’s PBA Commissioner’s Cup championship......»»
DepEd urged to address staffing shortages to deload teachers of admin tasks
Educators from different schools in Luzon explained that while lightening teachers’ workload is an urgent need, there are not enough non-teaching personnel to deload them of administrative duties and hiring more personnel is not a guarantee in all districts......»»
King diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace confirms – The Daily Guardia
Title: King Charles Diagnosed with Cancer, Temporarily Suspends Public Duties Date: [Insert Date] King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, as announced.....»»
DepEd: Let teachers focus on classroom duties
The Department of Education has warned officials and personnel of administrative repercussions for requiring teachers to perform “unnecessary tasks” that distract them from teaching functions......»»
No ban on US beef, dairy despite bird flu
The Philippines will not ban the importation of cattle products such as beef and milk from the United States as regulators maintain that these products are safe to consume amid bird flu cases in the US dairy herd......»»
DA to tap buffer fund for stockpile of products
The Department of Agriculture is planning to use its buffer fund to build stockpiles of “sensitive” products such as rice and pork to ensure public access to affordable food in the market......»»
World Bank pushes new agri insurance products
The Philippines needs to come up with new and better agricultural insurance products to help farmers cope with natural disasters, according to the World Bank......»»
DA lifts ban on poultry products from Belgium, France
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has lifted the ban on the importation of poultry products from Belgium and France, saying the outbreak of avian influenza in the two countries has already been contained......»»
Vape products found with P151 million tax deficiencies
More vape products are found evading tax liabilities of around P151 million as the Bureau of Internal Revenue ramps up its enforcement activities......»»
EcoWaste Coalition: True Radiance Comes from Within, Not from Skin Lightening Products with Mercury
23 March 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition, which has been tracking mercury in skin-lightening cosmetics in the Philippines since 2011, reiterated its support for the global effort to put an end to the persistent production, trade, and consumption of racist beauty products with mercury content that claim to whiten the skin and deal with other.....»»