The private sector is keen on the possible procurement of Pfizer vaccines to boost the protection of children against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A health worker prepares to administer a Pfizer coronavirus vaccine at a vaccination hub in Paranaque City on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila...
One out of 10 or 10.3 percent of Filipino children aged 6 to 12 had vitamin D deficiency, with highest prevalence recorded in the National Capital Region (NCR), based on the 2018 Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) of the Department of Science and Technology- Food and Nutrition Research...
The Pasay City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) confirmed that there are 22 children below the age of 18 who are afflicted with the coronaviruse disease (COVID-19). Miko Lloraca, CESU head, said 50 percent of the COVID-afflicted children were placed at the city’s isolation facilities for...
The government will have to vaccinate around 12 to 14 million people more if it would push through with its plan of inoculating minors against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by next month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. (AFP / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) FDA Director-General Eric...
Parents will find a way to celebrate their children's birthdays despite the distance. And for James Yap, who is far away from his family, he was able to do so by going on a video call. In his post, he shares, "Happy birthday to my Bugoy my mini me...Tisoy version with the beauty from his mama,...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday urged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to watch out for a possible surge in violence against children during this enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period. Gatchalian recalled that the last time there was an increase of crimes committed against women and...
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) said that children are not yet eligible to participate in the government’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination program as local health experts are still studying the safety of vaccines for this particular group of the population....
In this photo taken on September 19, 2020, people wearing face shields queue up at a public market in Manila. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN/ FILE PHOTO) An infectious disease expert reminded the public to strictly follow the health protocols when going outside to avoid carrying the...
Bless the children of Damascus CHARITY FOR CHILDREN Chargé d’Affaires (CDA), a.i. Vida Soraya S. Verzosa presents the donation of the Embassy to Mr. Ghassan Al Salih and Ms. Siham Hachim, Board Members of Al-Raja Society In celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation...
Liza Soberano recently launched a fundraiser to help 530 families adjust to the new normal by giving them parenting and learning kits. As of writing, she has already garnered half a million in donations. Of course, she could only be grateful for it. Liza thanked supporters on Twitter. "All because...
The two key ingredients needed to strengthen a child’s immunity Studies conducted by Abbott have revealed that 2’-FL HMO and nucleotides boost a child’s immunity and give them dual layer protection against respiratory infections. Ensuring children get the protection they need to stay healthy...
It takes a village to raise a child, the cliche goes. But there really is nothing so cliche about it, as the task of raising and educating children indeed falls on the shoulders of not just parents and educators, but also of the entire nation. This has never been more evident than in this ongoing...
