Health and Science

DOH pushes total vape ban as youth addiction alarms communities

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY  (May 11) — With vape use rapidly spreading among young Filipinos, the Department of Health is again pushing for a total ban on vape products,...

Comelec scraps two-ballot plan for BARMM polls, keeps candidate photos on ballots

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY  (May 11) — The Commission on Elections has dropped its earlier plan to issue...

Comelec says BSKE almost ready as postponement push sparks backlash

MANILA  (May 11) — The Commission on Elections says it is nearly fully prepared for the 2026 Barangay...

Macacua’s independent bid shakes BARMM political landscape

COTABATO CITY  (May 11) — In a move that stunned allies, rivals, and election observers alike, Interim Chief...

CIDG subpoena vs Bato signals widening reckoning over Davao EJK allegations

DAVAO CITY (May 11) — The Philippine government appears to be intensifying its scrutiny of alleged extrajudicial killings...
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PhilHealth boosts aid for premature babies, easing burden on families

MANILA (November 18) – Families caring for premature babies may now breathe a little easier. PhilHealth has announced financial aid of up to P135,000...

Gov’t tightens online tobacco sales rules to protect minors

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (November 4) — The Department of Finance (DOF) is backing stronger safeguards to protect minors from buying or accessing tobacco...

DepEd declares four-day ‘wellness break’ for teachers, students

MANILA (October 24) — The Department of Education (DepEd) has declared a four-day “wellness break” for public schools nationwide from October 27 to 30...

Teen pregnancy spike prompts urgent calls for stronger SRH policies, public investment

MANILA (October 14) — Advocates are pressing government leaders to scale up investments in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services as adolescent pregnancies rise...

Iligan City boosts disaster response with new ambulance, upgraded gear

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 10)  — The Iligan City Government is ramping up its disaster preparedness with new equipment and modernization programs aimed...

Elderly Filipinos in Davao get a boost through NCSC caravan

DAVAO CITY (October 9) — Senior citizens here received a warm tribute and easier access to government services as the National Commission of Senior...
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