Thick smoke from the ongoing fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill spread across parts of Metro Manila on Saturday, April 11, as the blaze continued to emit smoke and affected air quality in several areas. The fire, which broke out around 8 p.m. on April 10, continued to send smoke across multiple...
The Philippine MISP Training Module on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) in Emergencies was officially launched by the Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and theAustralian Government, during a ceremonial unveiling marking a major step in...
BACOLOD CITY – A barangay health aide was killed and 11 others were injured in a collision between a delivery van and a truck in Sitio Punod, Barangay Rizal, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental on Friday, April 10. Police Lt. Col. Nazer Canja, San Carlos police chief, said the delivery...
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro slammed Vice President Sara Duterte for her remark on President Marcos’ health, which she described as "sarcastic" and "irresponsible." Duterte’s remark—“good luck to him”— followed by a laugh when asked to comment on...
Vice President Sara Duterte had only a few words when asked to comment on rumors about her former ally, President Marcos’ health. "Good luck sa kanya (Good luck to him)," Duterte said after a brief pause when sought for comment on the President 's health during an interview in Davao City on...
The digital healthcare arm of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), mWell, has been generating interest among potential local and foreign investors both on its own and in tandem with Metro Pacific Health Corp. (MPH), the country’s largest private hospital group. “A...
A few days ago, I caught my reflection on a black screen right before it lit up. My shoulders were slightly rounded, my head tilted forward, my chin tucked in a way that felt both familiar and uncomfortable. I straightened instinctively, as if I had been caught doing something I shouldn’t. It’s...
Malacañang reiterated that President Marcos is not experiencing any health concerns at present, adding that his previous illness has made him more cautious about his diet. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro clarified that after being diagnosed with diverticulitis...
Fans of David Hasselhoff were quick to express concern after the "Baywatch" and "Knight Rider" legend was spotted looking noticeably frail during a recent outing in Calabasas. The 73-year-old actor made his first public appearance in months while hiking with his wife, Hayley Roberts. Photos showed...
We all know we need to eat fruits and vegetables every single day, get eight hours of sleep a night, drink at least eight glasses of water, eat breakfast, and exercise. Many, however, struggle even with just drinking enough water in a day. While the importance of nutrition and physical activity to...
It seems that every time we start to relax, a new Covid-19 variant surfaces. Covid-19 fatigue is real, and many people just aren’t paying attention anymore. The latest SARS-CoV-2 variant to make headlines is, surprisingly, not all that new. BA.3.2, an Omicron subvariant, was first detected in...
President Marcos is well, Malacañang said, dispelling claims that he is ill. "Definitely," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a Palace press briefing on Monday, April 6, when asked if the President was well. "Maayos po siya. Mamaya po maaari n 'yo...
