The Department of Health (DOH) announced last April 8 that it has “adopted the recommendation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to temporarily suspend the use of AstraZeneca vaccines for individuals aged below 60 years old, following recent reports of rare cases of blood clots with low...
Although the aviation industry's performance in 2020 was adversely impacted by severe reduction in flight numbers due to the pandemic restrictions, flying remained safe, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said. “Flying is safe, although the industry did take a step back on...
With COVID-19 cases going up again, it is best to be reminded of the precautionary measures we've been doing when it first arrived in our country. There's also nothing wrong in adding more preventive ways to keep the virus at bay. The Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Leopoldo "Bong"...
Hotels, especially in tourist areas such as Tagaytay, are getting ready for summer. But they are getting ready differently from past summers as they are now doing it safely, adhering to the new normal way of making sure first that their guests are not only having an enjoyable time, but also are in...
The sad news about the death of a two-year-old boy due to electrocution serves as a reminder for parents to always keep an eye on their toddlers and to keep houses childproof. It is important to remember that when setting up your home into a safer place, electricity should be on the checklist. The...
Amid mounting complaints against private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVICs), the Land Transportation Office (LTO) maintained that roadworthiness checks on all vehicles in the country must continue in order to ensure the safety of motorists and other road users. Land Transportation Office...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation (LTO) is now joining forces with Department of Health (DOH), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Department of Education (DepEd) and the private sector in coming up with an effective...
Children sitting in the appropriate seats for their age and height. Starting Feb. 2, 2021, children 12 years old and below will have to be in child restraint seats (CRS). This is in accordance with the Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act of 2020 (Republic Act 11229). While it may be new to the...
In preparation for the implementation of the Republic Act 11229 or Child Safety in Motor Vehicles Act in the Philippines, Buckle Up Kids PH hosted a virtual press conference last January 29, Friday. This is an effort to brief the parents on the law that is to be rolled out this February 2. Photo...
It lets parents see how long their children are spending on the app each day and restrict the content they see on their feed With social media usage surging during the lockdown, keeping your kids safe online has become even more difficult to do. That’s why TikTok has rolled out a new safety...
This GIF Learning Library provides a fun, creative way for parents to explain the importance of staying safe—even when you’re indoors How can parents help their kids understand what it’s like to live through a pandemic? These colorful GIFs, presented in colorful short animations, depicts...
How to prep your vehicle for the wet season Written by Eric Tipan LPA or (low pressure area), southwest monsoon, tropical depression, and my favorite, ITCZ (Intertropical Convergence Zone), are terms you’ll be hearing a lot at this time of the year. While the seasonal change is familiar to all...
