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Another bridge in Davao Oriental collapsed
A bridge in Caraga, Davao Oriental collapsed due to continuous heavy rains, following the impact of Tropical Depression Kabayan. This is the third main bridge damaged by extreme weather conditions since December 2023. The damaged bridges are still under construction. The collapse has caused isolation for some communities and led to landslides in Barangay Pichon, with at least 64 families sheltered in evacuation centers. The local government, alongside various agencies, is conducting an impact assessment to determine the damage to agriculture and infrastructure. Classes in public and private institutions are suspended until January 20. The community is rallying for strength and optimism amidst the challenges......»»
Vaccination rate among children in R-12 low due to misinformation, disinformation
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 06) – Vaccine hesitancy due to misinformation and disinformation remains a major hurdle for the health sector in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) as the region continues to lag in immunization coverage among children. Dr. Edvir Jane Montañer, immunization program manager of the Department of Health (DOH)-Region 12, admitted that the region […].....»»
FACES OF CEBU: Regine Villamejor, 27, the ‘fisherman’s daughter’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “My father told me one time that he wanted to sleep more, but he said (that) he had to work hard in order for me to continue my studies.” That is what 27-year-old Regine Villamejor told Cebu Daily News in 2017. Seven years later, Villamejor, who was known to the people.....»»
LIST: Road closures, alternative routes for running event on Feb. 3 to 4
The Manila Public Information Office announced rerouting schemes and road closures to prevent traffic congestion in anticipation of the 7-11 Run 2024......»»
Market in the red for second day
The stock market yesterday extended its losing streak for a second straight day as investors wait for direction on how domestic and global inflation will tread for the rest of the year......»»
No mandatory masking amid new COVID-19 variant – DOH
There is no need to reimpose mandatory masking and additional vaccination amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in Singapore, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said yesterday......»»
800 Pampanga infants receive vaccines
Up to 800 infants in this province received routine and catch-up immunization against hepatitis B, measles, polio and tetanus during a recent vaccination drive......»»
DOLE to employers: Excuse working parents during measles vaccination drive
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) encouraged private companies to allow employees accompanying their children during the nationwide Measles-Rubella and Bivalent-Oral Polio Vaccine immunization to be excused from work......»»
DOH launches intensified campaign vs measles
A renewed and intensified vaccination campaign against measles has been launched by the Department of Health......»»
New Hampshire health officials urge vaccination as measles cases rise globally
Health officials around the world are sounding the alarm about the increasing cases of measles, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. While.....»»
WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region
MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»
WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region
MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»
Covid Vaccines and their Potential Impact on Brain, Heart, and Blood Health
The Global Vaccine Data Network (GVDN) recently conducted a groundbreaking study evaluating the risk of 13 medical conditions following COVID-19 vaccination. This study analyzed data.....»»
Pagpapalakas sa kalusugan ng senior citizens tinututukan ng Las Piñas LGU
NAGPAPATULOY ang pag-arangkada ng pneumonia vaccination drive ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Las Piñas para sa mga senior citizen upang siguruhin ang kanilang kalusugan at kapakanan. Nitong January 24, personal na tinutukan ni Vice Mayor April Aguilar ang pagbibigay ng libreng pneumonia vaccines sa higit 1,200 na nakatatandang Las Piñero sa pangangasiwa ng mga doktor at ….....»»
Sandigan upholds Dengvaxia raps vs Garin, 4 others
The Sandiganbayan has denied motions to dismiss filed by former health secretary Janette Garin and four former and incumbent officials over the allegedly anomalous P3.556-billion dengue mass vaccination program of the Aquino administration from 2010 to 2016......»»
DSWD-Davao raises child feeding budget to P21
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has increased its budget for the Supplementary Feeding Program to P21 per child, up from the previous P15 allocation. Kyla Denise T. Pamat, a nutritionist dietician at DSWD-Davao, shared in a radio interview on Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on January 26, 2024, that the enhancement is a result of a budget insertion in 2023. The 13th cycle targets 122,400 children in Davao Region, with five local government units (LGUs) already initiating the feeding program, while others are in the procurement process. The program focuses on children aged two to four in child development centers and supervised neighborhood places, providing hot meals (rice and viand) for 80 days and alternative meals (pancake, nutribun, and fruit salad) for 40 days during the 120 feeding days. Additionally, selected LGUs with a prevalent number of underweight children receive milk feeding for the entire duration. The 12th cycle showed an 82.27 percent improvement in the weight of underweight children, reducing their number from 4,567 to 784 after the 120 feeding days. Pamat highlighted its alignment with Republic Act 11037, also known as the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act, and encouraged LGUs, communities, and parents to support the program for continuous improvement......»»
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......»»
PAL to suspend Cebu-Baguio route
BAGUIO CITY—Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to suspend its 17-month experimental Baguio-Cebu-Baguio route during the monsoon season. However, tourism officials believe this won’t impact visitor numbers in Baguio. “PAL told us and the mayor (Benjamin Magalong) way earlier, so we have been expecting [the suspension],” Aloysius Mapalo, city tourism officer, told the Inquirer on Friday. City.....»»
Brgys told to monitor stranded passengers
Brgys told to monitor stranded passengers.....»»
How did you feel when you told a “little white lie?”
How did you feel when you told a “little white lie?” How did the realization of what you did bring conviction and ultimately repentance?.....»»