OROQUIETA, Misamis Occidental – The provincial government of Misamis Occidental is steadfastly pushing forward with the construction of the Asenso Misamis Occidental Medical Center, aiming to expedite its completion to serve the people. As part of its commitment to public service, Governor Henry Oaminal led an inspection visit to the ongoing construction site of the […]
Agriculture and Food
PAL hails lifting of Vax cert for international arrivals
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Airlines, the country’s flag carrier hailed the national government for the lifting of vaccination certificate as requirement for international arrivals. In a statement released on Tuesday,Cielo Villaluna, spokesperson for PAL said the company welcomes the development as it “Eases travel to the Philippines and helps boost inbound tourist traffic. We […]
Online Sale of Fraudulent Products Containing Mercury Continue Despite Gov’t Warning
DAVAO CITY — The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition deplored the continued sale by online merchants of unauthorized cosmetics contaminated with mercury, a perilous chemical banned in cosmetics such as skin lightening products. “Despite being flagged for fraudulent sales, the unabated trade in online shopping platforms of unauthorized skin lightening products known to contain mercury […]
Davao Oriental takes lead in “Chikiting Ligtas” campaign across Davao Region
DAVAO ORIENTAL – Davao Oriental emerged as the frontrunner in the recently concluded Measles-Rubella Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity, known as the “Chikiting Ligtas” campaign, led by the Department of Health. The province achieved an impressive 98.84% accomplishment rate for Measles-Rubella (M.R) immunization and a commendable 96.26% completion rate for Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) […]
Former DOH heads show support for Secretary Herbosa’s leadership
QUEZON CITY – Former heads of the Department of Health (DOH) have expressed their unwavering support for Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa in his role as the leader of a united health sector. This show of solidarity took place during the “Secretaries Night” event, which marked the culmination of the DOH’s week-long celebration of its 125th Founding […]
DOH Secretary Herbosa visits JMCFI College of Medicine in Davao City
DAVAO CITY – The Jose Maria College of Medicine (JMCM) in Davao City welcomed the Secretary of Health, Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa, during his recent visit to the Davao Region on Friday, June 16. The visit highlighted the government’s commitment to healthcare excellence and the significance of JMCM as a prominent medical institution within a […]
DOH promotes biking as alternative transport
DAVAO CITY — newly appointed Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Saturday promoted biking as alternate transport citing its health benefit. The new health chief on Saturday joined Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, to celebrate the World Bicycle Day which aims to promote the use of bicycle as a sustainable, affordable, and alternative means of transportation. […]
Property owners file TRO vs Samal-Davao bridge construction
DAVAO CITY —- The property owners at the landing site of the P23-billion Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge Project has filed a case in court in the hope that a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) will be issued to stop the project. In February this year, the owners filed a case vs the Philippine Government […]
Alvarez visits medical cannabis lab, asks lawmakers to support the bill
DAVAO CITY — In preparation for the pending House Bill aimed at legalization of medical marijuana, Davao del Norte First District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez personally visited Bauertek Corporation recently. Alvarez in a statement said “I want to see their factory and personally witness how they process the weeds to produce medical cannabis or marijuana, if […]
Chemical poisoning downs 211 schoolchildren in Maguindanao town
DAVAO CITY — A suspected farm chemical downed 211 schoolchildren from Mirab Elementary School in Upi town in the province of Maguindanao del Norte after possibly inhaling contaminated air from the sorounding farms. Health authorities were told that a farm near the school campus sprayed insecticide prior to the incident. The class suspended started on […]
DENR officials visit mining sites of Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY — Officials from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources conducted a site visit and inspection at Hallmark Mining Corportation and Austral-Asia Link Mining Corporation in sitio Magum, Barangay Macambol in Mati City Davao Oriental on May 2, 2023. The facebook page of DENR Davao stated that the activity was led by Assistant […]
Bangsamoro government opens hospital in Sulu
DAVAO CITY —The Bangsamoro government inaugurated on April 29, the Maimbung District Hospital in Sulu which is aimed at serving the residents from the far-flung villages. The newsly opened district hospital is funded under the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) of the central office. Health Minister Dr. Rizaldy Piang led the inauguration ceremony with the […]
Hedcor @45 : Reaffirms envinronmental sustainability campaign
DAVAO CITY — In an effort to further sustain the environmental sustainability campaign, the Hedcor highlighted its 45th year anniversary conducted a series of river clean-up drives and reforestration in various parts of Luzon and Mindanao. The company has been at the forefront of promoting renewable energy and environmental sustainability in the country. “At Hedcor, […]