The rise in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases among young Filipinos is driven by high-risk sexual behavior, including unprotected sex, online pornography, and dating apps, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Thursday, June 5. As of the first quarter of 2025, the health...
THE bladed weapon recovered by police from a man who allegedly hacked his uncle in Barangay Baga-as, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental Tuesday, July 5. (Photo courtesy of Hinigaran Municipal Police Station) BACOLOD CITY – A 30-year-old man allegedly hacked to death his uncle after he was scolded...
The eating behavior of school-age children can be improved by school-based nutrition interventions, based on the study conducted by the Department of Science and Technology and Food and Research Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI). (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato...
As author John Green once said, ‘nerd life is so much better than regular life’ Better to be a nerd than one of the herd, so said Mandy Hale. Gone are the days you could call a nerd loser. On the contrary, they are winners in the world today , a world driven by technology and information. And...
On dealing with youth mental health A child’s behavior changes due to a number of different reasons. But sometimes, it could also be a sign of mental illness. Unfortunately, mental health problems are increasing among the youth. Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that 10 to 20...
Here’s how Filipino shopping behavior changed during the pandemic period Social media platform Twitter has released its latest study on how Filipino online buying behavior has changed during this period of lockdowns. Here are the five interesting findings of this study. Pinoys buy essentials...
