UNDER THE MICRSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Amid the present-day uncertainties of daily living, we should be aware of a more existential threat to our existence, not just individuals, but as the human race. Our planet is hurtling toward Armageddon with the threat of climate change affecting not just the...
COVID-19 virus The Omicron subvariant BF.7, which is currently driving the rise in China's Covid-19 cases, is already detected in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Friday, Dec. 23. The DOH said that four cases of BF.7 were found in the country based on the latest genome...
Gram Pancake Philippines offers a perfect dining experience this holiday season With only just a few days left before Christmas and the New Year, many of us are now cramming to get the perfect presents and sumptuous meals as get-togethers and all sorts of merry-making are on a high. Lucky for us,...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) Vaccine makers Pfizer and AstraZeneca have agreed to “disclose” the Covid-19 vaccine purchase agreement with the Philippines under specific conditions, the...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymundo Lo ‘Tis the season for joy and merriment for most of us, especially Christians who observe the birth of Jesus Christ as a major event. For all, the advent of a new year is cause for hope and rejoicing after surviving the current year, especially during these...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymundo Lo From their former image as places of disease and death, hospitals are now viewed as centers of wellness and healing. We have no shortage of first-class hospitals. St. Luke’s Medical Center, Makati Medical Center, and Medical City exemplify the highest quality...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Thanksgiving Day – it’s an American tradition, but like most anything American, it has wormed its way into universal consciousness. It all started when the pilgrims, a religious sect escaping persecution in its native England, landed in Plymouth,...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymundo W. Lo Most doctors shy away from testifying in court. It is regarded with dread and anxiety when one is faced with a subpoena to appear in court for a case one has treated in the emergency room. But the law requires that we validate or negate the claims of...
ILOILO CITY -- The local government of Roxas City, the capital of Capiz province, is investigating why the unfinished river park project partially collapsed over the weekend. “Mayor Ronnie Dadivas has directed the Roxas City Engineer’s Office to determine the cause of the incident,” the...
BUTUAN CITY -- Big bulk of coconut, coffee and banana growers and rice and vegetable farmers, including the small businesses in the far-flung villages are now enjoying the completed farm-to-market roads (FMRs) built under the ‘Build Better More’ Program (BBMP), resulting in a boost to the...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo Let’s talk about man’s/woman’s best friend, the dog. The human-dog relationship goes back hundreds of thousands of years. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship. The dog gets food, shelter, and warmth from the campfire while humans benefit from the...
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Dr. Raymund W. Lo As I soak in the view of serene blue waters and the lush vegetation of the Davao Pearl Farm, I marvel at the beauty and abundance of nature of the Philippines. Yet, we’re in the middle of a crisis of hunger and poverty! A record 12.2 percent of Filipinos...
