DAVAO CITY (April 18)-One person has died from complications linked to monkeypox in Davao City. The City Health Office confirmed the fatality after receiving a report from the Department of Health's Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Two cases of monkeypox were initially recorded, both of which were admitted to the SPMC isolation … [Read more...] about Monkeypox fatality confirmed in Davao City
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1,700 dead as aftershocks rattle region; rescuers continue search for survivors
DAVAO CITY ---The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck the Myanmar–Thailand border has climbed to at least 1,700, with thousands more injured or missing. The magnitude 7.1 quake hit late Saturday night, toppling buildings, damaging infrastructure, and triggering landslides across both countries. Continuous aftershocks—some as strong as magnitude 5.0—have fueled … [Read more...] about 1,700 dead as aftershocks rattle region; rescuers continue search for survivors
Two Chinese nationals arrested for illegal practice of medicine in Parañaque
DAVAO CITY – Two Chinese nationals were arrested on Tuesday for the illegal practice of medicine at the Imperial Plaza Residence in Barangay Tambo, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) announced on Wednesday. In a statement, CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said the foreigners, identified as Huan and Jian, were arrested for violating Republic Act (RA) … [Read more...] about Two Chinese nationals arrested for illegal practice of medicine in Parañaque
DA, FTI strengthen quality control measures for ‘Rice for All’ amid weevil issue
DAVAO CITY—The Department of Agriculture (DA), in coordination with Food Terminal Incorporated (FTI), is tightening quality control measures for the Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s (KNP) Rice for All (RFA) program following reports of rice weevils (bukbok) in some RFA rice sacks sold in Cubao, Quezon City. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. assured the public that immediate … [Read more...] about DA, FTI strengthen quality control measures for ‘Rice for All’ amid weevil issue
Heroism in the face of tragedy: Nurse Jasper Alcala sacrifices life to save patient
DAVAO CITY — In an act of unyielding courage and selflessness, Nurse Jasper Alcala, who had dedicated his life to serving the community at Pagadian City Medical Center, tragically lost his life on Sunday. He was on board an ambulance en route to Cagayan de Oro when disaster struck—a devastating accident on a treacherous downhill stretch in the town of Sultan Naga … [Read more...] about Heroism in the face of tragedy: Nurse Jasper Alcala sacrifices life to save patient
