Davao City – The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) has announced the heartbreaking loss of Chick No. 30, a 17-day-old male Philippine eagle, on November 29, 2024. The chick, housed at the National Bird Breeding Sanctuary (NBBS), succumbed to complications despite intensive care and monitoring, underscoring the fragility of critically endangered species. Chick No. 30 was the … [Read more...] about Philippine Eagle chick no. 30 passes away at breeding sanctuary
Davao City: A Model for Male Involvement in Family Planning
note: AI-generated image DAVAO CITY --- The City is making waves as a trailblazer in male involvement in family planning, particularly through its successful No-Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV) program. With its proactive approach and consistent efforts by the City Health Office (CHO), the city has become a national model for promoting vasectomy as a safe and effective family … [Read more...] about Davao City: A Model for Male Involvement in Family Planning
Davao del Norte strengthens efforts to ensure children’s safety and well-being
DAVAO CITY --- The provincial government of Davao del Norte reaffirmed its commitment to the rights and well-being of chThe province also bolstered services for adolescents. The DavNor Teen Tambayan Hub provided health and psychosocial services to 2,571 teens this yearildren, emphasizing their survival, development, protection, and participation during the culmination of the … [Read more...] about Davao del Norte strengthens efforts to ensure children’s safety and well-being
Philippine liver research network strengthens partnerships to advance liver health esearch
DAVAO CITY --- The Philippine Liver Research Network (PLRN) is taking significant steps toward strengthening partnerships among its member institutions, focusing on collaboration and innovation in addressing the country’s growing burden of liver diseases. During its inaugural meeting on August 19, 2024, the PLRN prioritized network-building as its key initiative, … [Read more...] about Philippine liver research network strengthens partnerships to advance liver health esearch
DSWD urges public to avoid giving alms to street children and indigenous groups during holidays
DAVAO CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has renewed its appeal to the public to refrain from giving alms to children in street situations, homeless individuals, and members of Indigenous Peoples' (IP) groups, whose numbers typically increase during the holiday season. In a statement released on Friday, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao emphasized … [Read more...] about DSWD urges public to avoid giving alms to street children and indigenous groups during holidays