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Intensified catch-up vaccination set to prevent Pertussis
THE Davao City Health Office announced on Thursday, April 4, that it is laying the groundwork, in partnership with barangays and stakeholders, for a periodic intensification of routine immunization for Pertussis and other vaccine preventable diseases in the last week of April......»»
Measles vaccine drive launched in BARMM
The Department of Health is conducting a non-selective immunization program against measles in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to contain an outbreak......»»
3 dead, 592 others afflicted with measles in BARMM since January
Three children in the Bangsamoro region died from measles in the past 10 weeks while 592 others contracted the viral, supposedly vaccine-preventable disease during the period, regional officials reported on Saturday......»»
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 […].....»»
Recommendation for Older US Adults to Receive Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently recommended that older adults in the United States receive another COVID-19 shot, even if they.....»»
Anti-rabies
A personnel of the City Veterinarian’s Office in Davao City injects an anti-rabies vaccine into a dog in Barangay Vicente Hizon on Tuesday (27 February 2024). MindaNews photo.....»»
Breast cancer vaccine provides hope for local patient
Kristen Dahlgren, a former NBC News correspondent, has recently launched the Pink Eraser Project in an effort to accelerate the development of an innovative breast.....»»
DA backs early rice tariff collection certification
The Department of Agriculture is supporting the proposed earlier certification of tariffs collected from rice imports to fast-track the rollout of programs aimed at aiding farmers such as cash assistance......»»
House backs Comelec plan to ban substitution by withdrawal
Administration lawmakers have expressed support for the plan of the Commission on Elections to prohibit candidates from taking advantage of substitution by means of withdrawal of their certificate of candidacy and advancing their personal interest......»»
Marcos backs revert to old acad calendar in 2025
Extreme heat driven by climate change has forced the government to speed up its return to the old school calendar, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. himself asking Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to provide a "concerted plan" for schools to go back to the June-March schedule by "next year.".....»»
DA backs allowing NFA to sell rice in markets
The Department of Agriculture supports the move of Speaker Martin Romualdez to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to sell rice in the markets, DA Assistant Secretary and spokesman Arnel de Mesa said yesterday......»»
Senator backs return to old school calendar
Expressing concern over the prevailing heat conditions, Sen. Francis Tolentino has expressed support for the proposal to revert to the old school calendar......»»
First Lady backs FIVB WC 2025
The Philippines’ solo hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025 took a giant stride after First Lady Liza Marcos vowed her full support during an organizational meeting in Malacañang last Tuesday......»»
Boss Toyo backs plan of Yogi Ruiz to run for Cebu City mayor
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A group of vloggers and social media influencers gathered in Cebu City Saturday night to show their support for former Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Yogi Ruiz, who has expressed his interest to run for mayor in Cebu City in next year’s election. The group was led by Boss Toyo or Jayson.....»»
Angkas backs Marcos’ openness to expand motorcycle taxi industry
President Marcos in the Bagong Pilipinas Townhall Meeting on Traffic Concerns held recently in San Juan underscored the significance of motorcycle taxis in the daily lives of Filipinos......»»
Villar backs calls to demolish Chocolate Hills resort
The Captain’s Peak Resort at Chocolate Hills in Bohol should be demolished, according to Sen. Cynthia Villar......»»
Lawmaker backs calls vs motorcycle taxi expansion
An official of the House of Representatives committee on Metro Manila development has joined calls against the expansion of the pilot testing of motorcycle taxis in the National Capital Region......»»
Nestlé backs special duties to aid local coffee industry
Nestlé Philippines Inc. supports the use of collected special duties on imported coffee products by the government to develop the country’s domestic coffee industry, a ranking executive said......»»
Energy specialist backs tax breaks for e-motorcycles
Giving tax incentives to e-motorcycles is justified because of their proven contribution in reducing carbon emissions, a specialist from the Department of Energy (DOE) said......»»
India backs Philippines in dispute with China
New Delhi has drawn a strong response from Beijing after reiterating its support for Manila in a territorial dispute India has "firmly reiterated" its support for the Philippines and its "national sovereignty," as Manila remains locked in a territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Ten.....»»