Since before Covid-19, infectious diseases experts have been raising the alarm on rising antimicrobial resistance CLINICAL MATTERS DR. EDSEL SALVANA Before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, infectious diseases experts were already raising the alarm on the threat of antimicrobial resistance. In...
A construction worker was arrested by police for biting the ear of a foreman during their drinking session in Quezon City on Monday, March 7. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Holy Spirit Station (PS 14) said the suspect, Juanito Gaviola, 23, a native of Leyte, was nabbed along with his friend...
HELSINKI, Finland -- The female hormone estrogen may protect women from severe heart disease and death caused by COVID-19, said Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) in a press release on Thursday. (People's Daily) The estrogen supplement halved the risk of death due to COVID-19 in women, according to...
Kal Penn (Facebook) A former adviser of President Obama and actor Kal Penn has come out as gay, saying he's getting married to his long-time boyfriend. Penn made the revelation in an exclusive interview with People Magazine, ahead of the release of his new tell-all memoir titled "You Can't Be...
The.Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has told social media influencers (SMIs) such as vloggers to be more accurate in their income declarations to avoid criminal charges, including tax evasion. (Photo from BIR Facebook page) BIR Commissioner Caesar R. Dulay issued the appeal even as revenue...
The government continues to take action to address the coronavirus situation in Cebu province but needs the cooperation of the public, according to a Palace official. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar (File photo/PCOO/Facebook) Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar...
Three kidnapped Chinese nationals were rescued by members of the Manila Police District (MPD) during a follow-up operation in Makati City, police said Thursday. Screenshot from video of MPD CIDU Chief PMaj. Rommel Anicete / MANILA BULLETIN Police identified the rescued victims as Zhen Xiao, 24; Gao...
With the danger posed by the new coronavirus strains, President Duterte has threatened to impose a stricter lockdown if there will be a resurgence of infections in the country. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Addressing the nation, the President said he personally does not want...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares “Are we dealing with a seriously disappointed public?” That was the question asked me last week by a colleague in the local government sector. He had engaged me in a social media chat to find out how I was doing. He had learned that I had tested positive with...
The Philippines is blessed to have such a diverse culture. Thanks to our ancestors, we have stories, arts, and crafts that have help foster our identity today and what we should be proud of. To give back to the country's cultural guards, independent brand consultant Serious Studios launched a...
