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Decline in exploitation cases; advocacy efforts strengthened
AN OFFICIAL from the Police Regional Office-Davao Region (PRO-Davao) reported two cases of online exploitation of women and children in the region in 2022......»»
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......»»
Cyber identity theft cases up by 13.9% in 2023
Cases of cyber identity theft in 2023 increased by nearly 14 percent, data from the Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group show......»»
Nearly 3K cyber identity theft incidents logged in 2023 — PNP-ACG
According to the PNP Anti-Cybercrime group, there has been a 12.2% rise in reported cases in 2023 with 1,597 incidents, coming from the 1,402 cases in 2022......»»
DOH reports 3,410 new HIV cases in Q1
The Philippines reported 3,410 new HIV/AIDS cases and 82 deaths in the first quarter of the year, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Data from the HIV and AIDS Registry showed the new cases ranged from under one year old to 66 years old, with a median age of 28. Eight out of ten.....»»
U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 2023 Levels, C.D.C. Says – The Daily Guardian
The Daily Guardian – Measles Cases on the Rise in the United States Measles cases in the United States have been steadily increasing this year,.....»»
DA working double time to increase rice production at lower cost amid inflation
The Department of Agriculture promised to intensify its efforts to increase the level of rice production in the Philippines with lower expenditures to alleviate food and non-food inflation, particularly rice......»»
Tesla lays off top performers and slashes departments, sources say
In a surprising turn of events, Tesla has announced layoffs impacting over 10% of its global workforce as the company prepares for its next phase.....»»
Oxfam report on income inequality
Every year, Oxfam International, a global NGO founded in 1942, prepares a briefing paper on the state of wealth inequality in the world......»»
Pertussis cases up in 6 regions
Pertussis cases have continued to increase in six regions, according to the Department of Health......»»
DOH: Pertussis cases continue to rise
Despite intensified immunization, pertussis or whooping cough cases nationwide continue to increase, according to the Department of Health......»»
Tracking measles cases in the United States – The Daily Guardia
The United States is facing a concerning rise in measles cases in 2024 compared to the previous year, as reported by CNN. This increase has.....»»
Masking, lockdown not needed for rising pertussis cases – DOH
Despite the alarming increase in pertussis cases in the country, an official of the Department of Health said there is no need for a lockdown or mandatory wearing of face masks......»»
Identifying Measles Rash Symptoms as Virus Spreads in US – The Daily Guardia
The United States is currently facing a resurgence of measles cases, with 59 new cases reported so far in 2024. This marks an increase from.....»»
Confirmed measles cases at Manatee Bay Elementary in Weston increase to 4
Three Cases of Measles Confirmed at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Weston WESTON, FL – The Manatee Bay Elementary School in Weston has confirmed three.....»»
BOC: Cases of outright smuggling on the rise
There has been an increase in the number of cases of outright smuggling, the Bureau of Customs said on Friday......»»
Residential electricity rates up by P0.19/kWh for Jan-Feb billing
Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.19/kWh for their January-February billing. The hike is caused by the increase in generation rates at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and the transmission charges of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The increase brings the average residential electricity rate from P11.43/kWh last.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 20
COLOMBO -- The population of mosquitoes in Sri Lanka that transmit the dengue virus has increased by 29.5 percent, state media reported on Saturday, quoting the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU said the increase occurred in the second week of January compared to the first week, as 2,951 dengue cases were reported from Jan. 8 to 14. (Sri Lanka-Dengue-Increase) - - - - MANILA -- Rescuers.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 20
COLOMBO -- The population of mosquitoes in Sri Lanka that transmit the dengue virus has increased by 29.5 percent, state media reported on Saturday, quoting the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU said the increase occurred in the second week of January compared to the first week, as 2,951 dengue cases were reported from Jan. 8 to 14. (Sri Lanka-Dengue-Increase) - - - - MANILA -- Rescuers.....»»
PH Economy Remains Optimistic Amid Global Slowdown
The country is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific according to the World Bank, foreseeing robust growth despite global economic slowdown. In the latest World Bank Global Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, the Philippines is expected to maintain its economic growth rate in 2024 at 5.8%, slightly higher […].....»»