Health and Science

Eid’l Fitr brings communities together as Filipinos prepare to celebrate March 20 holiday

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 17) — The scent of freshly baked sweets, the laughter of children running to greet relatives, and the soft hum of prayers in the...

Rice, corn output seen falling in Q1, raising food security concerns

MANILA (March 17) — The Philippines may face weaker harvests of its two key staple crops in the...

Gov’t seeks stronger UN role in Bangsamoro normalization

Photo: Office of the Special Assistant to the President MANILA (March 17) — The Philippine government is seeking stronger...

Iligan police arrest man for online child exploitation; community urged to stay vigilant

ILIGAN CITY (March 17) — A 22-year-old man was arrested early Saturday, March 14, in Tubod village, Iligan...

Oil firms stagger big-time fuel price hike amid Middle East tensions

MANILA (March 17) — Oil companies will stagger a fresh round of major fuel price increases this week...
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SPMC expansion to 2,500 beds clears House, aims to decongest Davao’s largest hospital

DAVAO CITY (March 6)  — The proposed expansion of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) to a 2,500-bed capacity has been approved in the...

Basilan Health Exec: CPR Can Mean Life or Death Where Specialists Are Out of Reach

ISABELA CITY, Basilan (January 16) — In a province where hospitals, specialists, and advanced equipment can be hours away, knowing how to perform cardiopulmonary...

Davao City rolls out free measles shots for 154K kids, aims to keep zero-case record

DAVAO CITY (January 15)  — A citywide free measles-rubella vaccination drive will run from January 19 to February 13, targeting about 154,000 children as...

Holiday health risks rise: DOH logs 127 NCD cases, 451 mental health calls

MANILA (December 28)  – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday warned households to stay alert this holiday season after recording 127 cases of...

Caraga welcomes 40,000 newborns a year, with safer deliveries on the rise

BUTUAN CITY (December 18) – Every year, roughly 40,000 babies are born across the Caraga Region, and an increasing majority are entering the world...

When health care becomes a favor: Cardinal warns of dignity at risk

MANILA (December 15)  — For thousands of Filipinos lining up at hospitals with guarantee letters in hand, access to medical care often hinges not...
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