Recognizing the communal benefits of vaccination, particularly its role in protecting not only individuals but also households and communities, an expert has urged medical professionals to “offer vaccines to all adults.” (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) "Even if the reason for...
"Lahat po yan may karapatan (All of them have rights)." This was Senator Francis Tolentino's statement on Saturday, March 23 during an interview on DWIZ as he called for the hiring of veterinarians in ports for the convenience of people traveling with pets. Tolentino asked the Philippine Ports...
LOVELY LADIES IN GREEN From left: Nikki Tang, Jacqueline Michelle Cañiza-Lim, Dr. Lauren Lior Liechtenstein, Cong. Shernee Tan, and Crystal Jacinto For over two decades, the Philippine Cancer Society has helped raise millions through its Best Dressed Women of the Philippines Awards Ball. It’s...
Prudence Foundation works to teach financial literacy to children. Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm in Asia and Africa of Prudential, Pru Life UK’s parent company, in partnership with JA Philippines, are thrilled to announce the official relaunch of its financial literacy...
By Robbie Pangilinan Many may regard dermatology as a lesser specialty in medicine as it deals with the “superficial”—the skin, hair, and nails. But it is serious science. The science of dermatology is considered one of the most relevant specialties in medicine today. It is life-changing...
The search for the new music director and principal conductor of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) has come to a close as the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) announces Polish conductor Maestro Grzegorz Nowak will assume the management of the country’s leading orchestra. The...
DAVAO CITY – A group is pushing for the declaration of the San Pedro Square here as a heritage zone. Patmei Ruivivar, vice president of the Davao Historical Society, told the Kapihan sa Dabaw on Monday that San Pedro holds cultural and historical significance to Dabawenyos because it is where...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 31, institutionalizing the Philippine Open Government System (PH-OGP), which would oversee and implement the country's commitments to the OGP. *File photos* The EO, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 20,...
From April 28 to 30, 2023, Asia Society Philippines hosted a weekend food festival highlighting Asia's myriad flavors at the Grand Atrium of Shangri La Plaza. Asian Eats 2023 is a collaboration between Asia Society Philippines and various Asian embassies in Manila who put together a curated mix of...
Vaccines save lives. President of the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) Southern Tagalog Chapter Dr. Maria Carolisa Pontanilla on Thursday, May 11, said they have been receiving reports that some doctors are advising their patients not to get vaccinated. To counter this, Pontanilla explained that...
Health organizations declare their support for the Department of Health’s (DOH) month-long supplementary immunization activities, stressing that vaccination strengthens children’s immunity against vaccine-preventable diseases. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Health) The Philippine Pediatric...
In 2021, a time when theaters were pushed to close their doors, Cinema ’76 Film Society offered a new experience to Filipino film buffs with its Cinema ’76 Café. Soon enough, it became a hotspot not just for moviegoers but also for Filipino foodies. This year, the café invites everyone to an...
