CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 7) — At the heart of Northern Mindanao’s drive toward more inclusive governance, the Department of the Interior and Local Government–Region 10 (DILG-10) is working to move gender equality from policy paper to daily practice. This week, regional officials reaffirmed their “obligation” to advance Gender and Development (GAD) as a core … [Read more...] about Mainstreaming equality: DILG-10 builds momentum for gender-sensitive governance
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FDA flags unauthorized cosmetics from Indonesia that pose health risks
(EcoWaste Coalition lauds FDA’s latest move to protect consumers from mercury exposure risks) QUEZON CITY (September 29) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Philippines recently issued a series of public health warnings against six unauthorized facial creams for lightening the skin tone from Indonesia that the EcoWaste Coalition previously analyzed for mercury, … [Read more...] about FDA flags unauthorized cosmetics from Indonesia that pose health risks
Botika ng Bayan serves over 500K Dabawenyos
DAVAO CITY (September 24) --- As of September 19, over 500,000 Davaoeños received free medicines from Botika ng Bayan offices across the city, as reported by the City Health Office. The number of beneficiaries continues to expand, according to CHO Pharmacy Head Gemma Pujanes, R.N., RPh, who spoke at the ISpeak Media Forum. "Last year, 1,055,251 individuals were served by … [Read more...] about Botika ng Bayan serves over 500K Dabawenyos
EU bans gel nail polish ingredient over health risks
EUROPE (September 4) – Health authorities across the European Union have banned the use of trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), a chemical commonly found in gel nail polish, citing potential health risks including long-term fertility issues. The ban took effect on September 1 and applies to all 27 EU member states, as well as countries that follow EU regulations, … [Read more...] about EU bans gel nail polish ingredient over health risks
‘Stigma-free’ blood-based HIV self-test kits released
MANILA (August 27) — The World Health Organization considers the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) to be a virus that targets the immune system. HIV impairs the immune system by attacking the body's white blood cells, which increases the risk of contracting infections, TB, and certain types of cancer. Because so many young Filipinos are infected with HIV, the Department of … [Read more...] about ‘Stigma-free’ blood-based HIV self-test kits released
