Women's rights advocates called on candidates in the May 2022 elections to champion the welfare of women and children when elected in public office. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) Citing the lack of social protection measures for women who belong to the informal economy, CWR lamented that...
Cancer continues to be a concern among Filipinos, even more so due to the current state of the pandemic, with the rise in COVID-19 cases brought about by the Omicron variant. While certain booster vaccines offer stronger protection to cancer patients against the virus, this does not mean that...
St. Luke’s introduces COVID-19 home care services for corporate patients In response to the growing demands for accessible medical care during the pandemic, St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) is now offering Care@Home services to assist companies in providing quality COVID-19-related care to...
Six tips for a positive you Give self-criticisms a rest and lead a more optimistic life. Positive thinking helps with stress management. It likewise lowers levels of distress and depression and equips people with coping skills in trying times. It allows an approach to unpleasant scenarios in a more...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Malabon Chapter drove its Hot Meals on Wheels food truck to a barangay in Malabon City to provide children, and the elderly with warm, nutritious meals. Philippine Red Cross deploys its Bakuna Bus to Potrero, Malabon City on Feb. 7, 2022 to administer more than 300...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The Philippines is ready to start its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination drive for its younger population aged five to 11 starting on Monday, Feb. 7. The...
Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) Philippines launches the book, Contemporary Development Issues in the Philippines The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) Philippines has published a book titled, Contemporary...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The government is eyeing to vaccinate about 1,000 children aged five to 11-years-old during the pilot implementation of COVID-19 vaccination among the said age group...
(PIXABAY) The country's COVID-19 referral system has been receiving fewer calls recently amid the decreasing number of coronavirus infections nationwide. One Hospital Command Center (OHCC) Medical Officer Dr. Marylaine Padlan said they were receiving at least 200 to 300 calls every day. This was in...
Five tips for a social support system in the pandemic We’ve had to go through a long stretch of time following social distancing protocols and stay-at-home orders, which may have by now affected our social connections. At a time close and personal contact may be dangerous, it remains crucial to...
Senator Pia Cayetano has called on lawmakers to support the passage of the measure that seeks the establishment of the Philippines’ own Center for Disease Control. During the Senate’s hybrid plenary session on Wednesday, Cayetano said it is imperative that the country establishes its own agency...
Senator Pia Cayetano has called on lawmakers to expedite the passage of the bill that seeks the establishment of the Philippines’ own Center for Disease Control. During the Senate’s hybrid plenary session on Wednesday, Cayetano said it is imperative that the country establishes its own agency...
