Health and Science

Oaminal cites poverty decline, peace gains as MisOcc marks 97th anniversary

Governor reports improved employment and drug-cleared barangays, but vows to sustain efforts toward better jobs and wider economic opportunities OROQUIETA CITY (November 6) — Misamis Occidental Gov. Henry S. Oaminal...

Fuel, transport costs drive October inflation to 7.8%, highest in over 3 years

Transport inflation breached 20% as rising fuel costs added pressure on commuters, motorists and households, while rice and...

ERC scrutiny puts Mindanao power plant reliability under spotlight

Twenty-four show-cause orders target 13 generation companies as recurring outages expose vulnerabilities in the Mindanao power supply DAVAO CITY...

DENR opens 144,000 hectares of Davao forest land to investors; safeguards under scrutiny

Davao Region accounts for nearly 29% of Mindanao's investment areas, putting forest protection, ancestral domain rights, and community...

Businessman killed in Marawi shooting; 2 suspects arrested

Police link fatal attack to a longstanding land dispute as investigation continues into discovery of two other bodies...
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Beyond ‘Cute and Tambok’: Why Davao Doctors Are Urging Early Diabetes Checks for Kids

DAVAO CITY (November 2) --- For generations, carrying extra weight in childhood was often met with affectionate smiles in Filipino households. A round, chubby...

Hidden Hazards in Every Bite: Toxic Metals Found in Davao Street Food

DAVAO CITY (October 31)  --- In early evening across Davao City, street vendors unpack their carts as smoky aromas fill the air. Isaw sizzles...

Hepatitis A cases surge in Bukidnon town, students among those affected

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon (October 9) — A suspected Hepatitis A outbreak is putting a Bukidnon community on alert, with 73 suspected cases under investigation...

Agusan del Sur to open Caraga’s first Cancer Access Site by late 2026

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur (September 16) — Cancer patients in Caraga may soon have access to specialized care closer to home, as the region’s...

Sulu vice governor urges Marcos to create dedicated health fund for island province

JOLO, Sulu  (September 11) — Sulu Vice Governor Abdusakur Tan has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to establish a dedicated national health fund for...

Stroke is striking younger: SPMC urges action now

Nearly 2,000 inpatients recorded in 2025 as hospital warns that age is no shield DAVAO CITY (August 25)  — Stroke is no longer an illness...
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