CLINICAL MATTERS Rainy season is back, and with it the plethora of infectious diseases that increase in incidence during this time. These include the dreaded leptospirosis, dengue, and typhoid fever, among many others . How do w e protect ourselves and our loved ones? Most Filipinos are already...
CLINICAL MATTERS A few months ago, a teenager tragically died from rabies after she did not tell her mother that she had been bitten by a stray dog. By the time she asked for help, she had developed symptoms of rabies and it was too late to save her. Shortly afterwards, she died. The Philippines is...
CLINICAL MATTERS Picking up from where we left off after our first day in Mexico City, we journeyed south to Xochimilco where the remnants of the mountain lake, on which Mexico City was built, can still be seen. Canals crisscrossed the small man-made islands, known as chinampas, where locals build...
Turn up the heat with the hottest sensation from Kenny Rogers Roasters: the Flamin’ Hot Pepper Roast and Ribs. This new recipe goes beyond the usual thrill of spice; it takes your taste buds on a flavorful journey with a combination of spicy, tangy, zesty, and savory flavors. It’s an exciting...
Everyone has the right to dream and think of grand ideas, or bravely imagine that they have reached their future goals. Dreams and aspirations are essential for the younger generation because they give them a sense of hope and a vision of better days ahead. These yearnings fuel their desire to...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) has voiced its support for Energy Secretary Mr. Raphael P.M. Lotilla amid the recent graft complaint filed against him by certain progressive groups. In a statement on Monday, Aug. 5, the business group dismissed the graft charges...
State-run Clark Development Corp. (CDC) announced that Taiwanese firm BB International Leisure and Resort Development Corp. (BBILRDC) is expanding its investments in Clark, Pampanga. In a statement, Agnes VST Devanadera, CDC president and chief executive officer, said that BBILRDC is injecting an...
GUEST COLUMNIST The uncertainties amid the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue are critical because they present both attractive potential and significant challenges. To tackle these concerns, a broad approach that examines a tight balance between the modernization of the defense, forming alliances...
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s contributions to the country’s economic transformation and growth was cited by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. who highlighted its efforts in promoting the ease of doing business. In the President’s Report to the People 2022 to 2024, President...
Using its reserve funds, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) should strive to lower the contributions of its members and at the same time increase its case rates and expand its healthcare benefits, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go said. As chairman of the Senate Committee on...
The Forbestown area at BGC is in the midst of a revival, and the newly opened Den by Nikkei is right in the thick of this resurgence. It’s perfectly timed, as the evening crowd congregating in the area is always on the search for new, exciting dining options, and the Den by Nikkei provides this...
You underwent a calorie restricted diet, you worked out heavily, you took a lot of supplements and yet, the numbers on the weighing scale haven’t significantly dropped. Where did you go wrong? We’ve all heard this: Calorie in and calorie out. The idea of burning the equal amount of calories you...
