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by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on June 24, 2024
RSV increases health risks among senior citizens – expert
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on June 24, 2024
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) increases health risks among senior citizens as they already have weakened immune systems, an infectious disease expert said on Friday.... Read full article
by Hilda Austria on May 22, 2024
Bolinao town records 333K tourist arrivals from Jan-April 2024
by Hilda Austria on May 22, 2024
Data show that most of the visitors, at 231,755, are day tourists, while those who stayed at least for a night reached 101,933.... Read full article
by Nanette Guadalquiver on April 2, 2024
Bacolod City records rising rotavirus cases in kids under 5 years old
by Nanette Guadalquiver on April 2, 2024
Cases of rotavirus, the most common cause of severe diarrhea among children below five years old, have continued to increase in this city in the past three months.... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 18, 2024
PDEA warns public vs. marijuana-flavored vapes
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 18, 2024
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Sunday cautioned the public on the use of electronic cigarettes amid an upsurge of vaping products with marijuana oil.... Read full article
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 11, 2024
PH showcases Siquijor, more Filipino destinations at ITB 2024
by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora on March 11, 2024
The provinces of Siquijor, Camiguin and other popular and underrated Philippine destinations were featured in the world’s largest travel trade show, the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2024 Convention in Berlin, Germany.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on January 16, 2024
DOH: Diarrhea cases hike in Baguio under probe
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on January 16, 2024
The DOH, through its Epidemiology Bureau, said the increase in diarrhea cases started last Dec. 21, 2023 based on the preliminary findings of the Baguio City Health Office.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on December 18, 2023
DOH: Eat healthy this holiday season
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on December 18, 2023
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday reminded Filipinos to consume healthful food and drinks during the holidays to avoid non-communicable illnesses like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on December 4, 2023
DOH: Measures in place vs. possible hike in respiratory illnesses
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on December 4, 2023
The DOH reiterated that there is no need for alarm as the government prioritizes the safety of Filipinos through "vigilant" surveillance and information dissemination.... Read full article
by Zaldy De Layola on September 26, 2023
Aggressive watch, info drive vs. infectious Nipah virus urged
by Zaldy De Layola on September 26, 2023
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infection with Nipah virus (NiV) can cause mild to severe disease, including swelling of the brain (encephalitis) and potentially death.... Read full article
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on August 14, 2023
PH Covid positivity rate stands at 3.5% as of Aug 11
by Ma. Teresa Montemayor on August 14, 2023
The country's positivity rate, or the number of people testing positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), stood at 3.5 percent as of Aug. 11.... Read full article