US slams China’s ‘irresponsible behavior’ in South China Sea
Damage to Philippine vessels and injuries to their crew in the South China Sea constitute “irresponsible behavior” in disregard of international law, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, weighing in on the latest flare-up involving China......»»
Authenticated
In the forthcoming ‘Hakbang ng Maisug’ prayer rally in Dumaguete City, will former president Rodrigo Duterte corroborate the explosive Senate testimony of an ex-law enforcer on the alleged drug use of President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. in 2012? My erstwhile boss has publicly linked the sitting Chief Executive to illegal drugs since 2021. .....»»
Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools, triggers health alerts
Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools, triggers health alerts Reuters.....»»
Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law
"At the outset, I must put on record that I am a development worker. I am not hiding in the mountains of the Sierra Madre and I was not, in any way, involved in the alleged encounter between the alleged members of the NPA and the complainants," her counter affidavit read. The post Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law
At least 98 activists, humanitarian and church workers are facing Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 charges according to Karapatan. They described these laws as “twin terror laws” that are being used against activists, humanitarian workers and those who serve the welfare of the marginalized. The post Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Napakalaki ng puso ni Dad : Kristine Hermosa explains why she gets emotional about Vic Sotto
Kristine Hermosa has plenty of good words for her father-in-law Vic Sotto. .....»»
Makabayan bloc slams terror law charges vs 34 activists
The Makabayan bloc condemned the military's decision to file terrorism charges against Bayan Muna Partylist Secretary General Nathanael Santiago and 33 other activists and human rights workers in Nueva Ecija......»»
Minor and collateral inconsistencies
This is the tragic story of an 11-year-old girl, Leticia, resulting from an act of depravity by the common law husband of her biological mother, Charo, from a previous relationsh.....»»
Two Potential Bird Flu Vaccines Could be Available Within Weeks, If Needed
In response to the recent outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows across the United States, federal health officials have announced that two vaccines are.....»»
In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services
Regular check ups, particularly those related to reproductive health, are not covered by the free services provided by village health centers, as per the Philippine law on universal health care. Fabella wishes that the government can allocate more funds for the basic services but this has not improved over the years. The post In Asia Pacific, rise in public debt is hurting women’s access to social services appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Pharma firms told: Report ties with health care providers
Amid the “prescription for sale” controversy, all pharmaceutical and other medical supply companies are reminded to submit reports on financial relationships with health care providers to the Food and Drug Administration......»»
USDA Launches Testing of Ground Beef Supply for Avian Influenza: Steak Dinners and Burgers at Risk
US Health Officials to Test Ground Beef for Avian Flu Amid Growing Concerns US health officials have announced plans to begin testing ground beef for.....»»
Creamline s Valdez all praises for Choco Mucho after breakthrough win
Alyssa Valdez couldn’t help but admire the mental strength of the Choco Mucho Flying Titans as they finally got over the hump against her Creamline Cool Smashers in a nip-and-tuck five-set affair in the curtain raiser of the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.....»»
‘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.....»»
DOH chief unaware of pyramiding schemes, gifts to doctors
MANILA, Philippines — No less than the country’s health chief had no knowledge of the alleged multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes in the medical industry until the issue was raised before the Senate. Facing the Senate probe on Tuesday, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said he only heard of some of the perks that.....»»
EDITORIAL – Improving the plight of workers
The government is not expected to announce a nationwide wage increase as Labor Day is marked today. A populist initiative in the Senate to legislate a hefty wage increase nationwide has failed to gain traction at the House of Representatives, amid calls from all business groups to leave wage-setting to the regional tripartite wages and productivity boards – the mechanism provided by law......»»
Dani nilinaw na hindi autistic ang anak; Millie nakapagsasalita na
NILINAW ng content creator na si Dani Barretto ang health condition ngayon ng kanyang 4-year-old daughter na si Millie. Unang-una, hindi raw autisitic ang anak nila ng kanyang asawang si Xavi Panlilio sa kabila ng pagkakaraoon nito ng speech problem. “She hasn’t been diagnosed under the (autism) spectrum, ang diagnosis pa lang sa kanya is a.....»»
EDITORIAL - Doctors doing business
A public health advocate first sounded the alarm recently, saying several doctors were prescribing medicines from a pharmaceutical company in exchange for expensive gifts including luxury vehicles......»»
Marcos commends 6th ID’s peacebuilding efforts
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday lauded the Army’s 6th Infantry Division for its unrelenting anti-terror campaign and its feats in securing the return to the fold of law of enemies of state now reintegrated into mainstream society......»»
Senate to tackle heat’s toll on education, remote learning hurdles
The absence of airconditioning in many Philippine schools subjects students to stifling heat in crowded and poorly ventilated classrooms, raising concerns about their health and ability to learn. .....»»