Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa on Tuesday, April 30, told senators that he had no knowledge of the alleged multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes happening in the medical industry. That is, until the issue was raised before the Senate, and senators have...
Diversified engineering conglomerate DMCI Holdings, Inc. aims to return to profitability by 2025 Cemex Holdings Philippines (CHP), its largest investment to date and its first acquisition in a decade, through synergies within the group. CHP, the Philippines' fourth-largest cement...
Let the countdown begin as the Centro Escolar University community eagerly awaits the crowning of the next Mr. and Ms. CEU, marking another chapter in the University’s rich legacy of excellence and character. After a series of training, mentorship, and special appearances in big campus events,...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that applications for the August 2024 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for professional and subprofessional levels will be accepted from May 13 to June 13. The 2024 CSE-PPT will be held on Aug. 11. “Acceptance of...
When it comes to show-stopping entrance, trust that Pia Wurtzbach can deliver. The former Miss Universe brought major style moments to this year’s Emi Gala. For over four years, the gala has recognized the works of personalities and creative forces of today’s fashion and beauty scene. This...
Starting May 11, the monthly wage rate of household workers in Region VII will increase following the approval of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPB), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. The increase was based on the Wage Order No. ROVII-DW-04 of the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) As if unveiling their mission statement, Speaker Martin Romualdez has announced for the first time in front of his congressman-colleagues the House leadership's intention to pursue...
Antibiotics are up there with vaccines and clean water as among the most important medical discoveries of all time. Prior to the serendipitous discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in the 1920s, doctors had very few tools to treat bacterial infection. Many women died after giving birth due...
Food poisoning happens more frequently during the summer months when the heat is at its peak compared to the rest of the year. Bacteria and viruses proliferate in warmer temperatures faster. That is why even if your food still smells okay and may taste like nothing’s off, it may already have...
Berberine In the quest for optimal health, natural supplements stand at the forefront of our collective curiosity, promising a blend of traditional wisdom and modern science. Among these, berberine, a compound extracted from a variety of plants such as Berberis, has emerged as a particularly potent...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has expressed concern and alarm over the significant impact of dangerous heat indexes recorded around the country on workers. In a statement, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said they are worried regarding the possible health risks that could arise...
There is always something new in the beauty scene these days. Gone are the days when beauty trends just revolved around what was seen on the runway or the latest “it” item to try. As we live in the age of social media, beauty trends are more dictated by the looks people try and the techniques...
