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by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 11, 2023
Prolonged sun exposure during summer can cause skin cancer: DOH
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 11, 2023
Constant sun exposure, especially during summer when temperatures are high, can cause deadly skin cancer, the Department of Health (DOH) warned on Tuesday.... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 11, 2023
44 metric tons of garbage in Quiapo collected during Holy Week
by Ferdinand Patinio on April 11, 2023
The city government of Manila on Monday reported that over 40 metric tons of garbage were collected in the vicinity of Quiapo Church on Quezon Boulevard during the observance of the Holy Week.... Read full article
by Perla Lena on April 5, 2023
DA eyes 200 hectares of onion plantation in W. Visayas
by Perla Lena on April 5, 2023
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Western Visayas will expand the onion plantation in the region to 200 hectares, particularly in the southern part of Iloilo.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 29, 2023
DOT: Puerto Galera remains open to tourists
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 29, 2023
Puerto Galera, one of Mindoro’s top travel destinations, continues to accept tourists and remains free of oil spill, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on March 29, 2023
Marcos forms task force for FIBA World Cup hosting
by Azer Parrocha on March 29, 2023
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued an administrative order (AO) creating an inter-agency task force to prepare for the country’s hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.... Read full article
by Nanette Guadalquiver on March 27, 2023
'Giant Clams Village' showcases marine care in Cadiz City
by Nanette Guadalquiver on March 27, 2023
This city in northern Negros Occidental is showcasing its marine conservation efforts through the Giant Clams Village or G.C. Ville, a 1.3-hectare mollusks habitat adjacent to the famous Lakawon Island Resort in Barangay Cadiz Viejo.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 27, 2023
DOH: 70 Filipinos die daily from tuberculosis
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 27, 2023
About 70 Filipinos die daily from tuberculosis (TB), a serious illness caused by bacteria affecting the lungs.... Read full article
by Azer Parrocha on March 27, 2023
PhilHealth urges public to avail of outpatient HIV treatments
by Azer Parrocha on March 27, 2023
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is urging patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to avail of outpatient treatments.... Read full article
by Marita Moaje on March 23, 2023
Oriental Mindoro finalizing recovery plan from oil spill incident
by Marita Moaje on March 23, 2023
During a press briefing on Wednesday, Oriental Mindoro Governor Humerlito Dolor thanked the government agencies involved in the clean-up operation of the spilled oil, as he invited other stakeholders and agencies who are willing to help.... Read full article
by Leonel Abasola on March 23, 2023
Enrile wants lifting of nuclear weapons ban in Constitution
by Leonel Abasola on March 23, 2023
The 99-year old former Senate President attended the public hearing of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments Revisions of Laws and Codes, upon the invitation of Committee chairperson Senator Robinhood Padilla at the Senate.... Read full article