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by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
PH-US health cooperation to expand access to TB treatment
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the DOH reported that U.S. has turned over essential health commodities to the DOH as part of this health support initiative.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
Measles, rubella cases up 45%; vaccination of infants urged
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
Data from the DOH showed that 1,627 cases were recorded from Jan. 4 to March 21, significantly higher than the 1,121 cases reported during the same period last year.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
Youth groups, health advocates push for total vape ban
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on April 10, 2026
A public health advocacy group and over 60 youth organizations on Tuesday called for a comprehensive vape ban in the country to protect the younger generation from a growing "vapedemic."... Read full article
by Che Palicte on March 31, 2026
No fare hike, 1K trips daily as Davao City braces for 75K passengers
by Che Palicte on March 31, 2026
The Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) is preparing for a surge of travelers this Holy Week, assuring the public of more than 1,000 bus trips daily with no fare increase, an official announced Monday.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
PhilHealth enforces ‘No SPA, No Payment’ for self-paying members
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
In a news release on Monday, the state insurer said the digital system aims to ensure that contributions are accurately recorded and credited without delay, reducing common errors in manual payment processing.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
'Drowning' sensation while lying down may be symptom of heart failure
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 31, 2026
It is called orthopnea, when there is a need to use three or more pillows while lying down for easier breathing.... Read full article
by Teofilo Garcia, Jr. on March 30, 2026
2 arrested, P3.4-M shabu seized in Zamboanga City
by Teofilo Garcia, Jr. on March 30, 2026
The Special Operations Unit-9 (SOU-9) of the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) identified the arrested suspects only by their aliases, Halisan, 42, and Aliyasman, 35.... Read full article
by Edwin Fernandez on March 30, 2026
Manhunt on vs. group behind ambush-slay of 5 cops in MagSur
by Edwin Fernandez on March 30, 2026
The victims were members of the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company of Maguindanao del Sur Police Provincial Office.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
Monitor pulse, not just heart rate, advises cardiac expert
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) advised going beyond counting heartbeats and focus also on the regularity of the pulse to detect potential cardiac arrhythmias that could lead to life-threatening complications.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
DOH deploys 290 doctors to barrios to close healthcare gap in GIDAs
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on March 30, 2026
The Department of Health (DOH) has intensified its "Doctors to the Barrios" (DTTB) program with the deployment of 290 physicians to geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) nationwide, the largest cohort since the program’s inception.... Read full article
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