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La Niña

Teodoro gets ready for the La Niña

Under Task Force El Niño, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has organized all departments to get ready for the La Niña phenomena, which is predicted to emerge in June and August. "As El Niño diminishes in its intensity, we must now start preparing for the arrival of La Niña, which

hilot

Traditional Filipino Massage 'Hilot' Debuts at International Wellness Tourism Expo in Japan

We Filipinos experience being massaged whenever we  got sick and this Filipino massage is called “Hilot”. Our parents and grandparents usually go to a faith healer instead of going to a doctor. In most cases we are healed. This is now recognized around the world. The Philippines first displayed the

smoking

World Health Organization (WHO) Reports Declining Tobacco Use in 150 Countries: Progress Towards Global Targets by 2025

In comparison to 2000, 1 in 5 persons worldwide now smoke less, according to the World Health Organization's 2022 tobacco trends report. Through MPOWER initiatives, 150 nations—including Brazil and the Netherlands—are effectively lowering tobacco consumption rates. According to the World Health Organization's 2023 Results Report, tobacco use is

maricel soriano

Maricel Soriano appears during a Senate hearing over a purportedly leaked PDEA report.

The Senate is looking into the actress Maricel Soriano for allegedly leaking PDEA records about her and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s alleged drug use. In front of the committee, she swore. PDEA Director General Moro Virgilio Lazo made it clear during the most recent hearing on April 30 that

bongbong marcos

Marcos promises support for farmers affected by drought

Feeling the heat? Us too, and it's not just us – even the plants are feeling it! Farmers are banking on good weather for their crops to thrive, but this scorching heat isn't doing them any favors. Do not fear because The government is prepared to help workers in the agricultural

DOH

Bell-Kenz Pharmaceutical confirms providing doctors with rewards.

Prominent Philippine pharmaceutical company Bell Kenz Pharma Inc. has been charged with pyramiding and multi-level marketing practices. The charges misrepresent the company's operations, which are more in line with conventional pharmaceutical distribution than multi level marketing. In the pharmaceutical sector, giving incentives to healthcare practitioners is a common practice that

lawmakers

Lawmakers support a study into the high cost of essential goods.

Lawmakers in the House have threatened to take legal action against dealers who inflate the price of necessities, highlighting the seriousness of the House probe and its ability to deter unscrupulous businesspeople. “The pronouncements of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez about the investigation are serious, and they should serve as

PAGASA

Dangerous Heat Index Expected in 17 Areas on Wednesday, Says PAGASA

On Wednesday, a severe heat index was reported in seventeen Visayas and Mindanao districts. This means that bodily cooling capacity is reduced by excessive humidity and unusually high temperatures. Pagasa automatically classifies a heat index between 42 and 51 degrees Celsius as being in the "danger category." When it gets

kerosene

Expected Decline in Diesel and Kerosene Prices This Week

Time to fill up your tanks! This week brings good news for drivers as diesel and kerosene prices are set to roll back. Don't miss the chance to save at the pump! Just a heads up: this week, oil companies will be making a range of adjustments to pump prices.

PUP

Parents now have the option to learn at home with PUP's online courses.

Due to their childcare and family responsibilities, parents—including single parents—often find it difficult to attend classes on campus or in person. They can manage their family duties and academic ambitions by studying from home thanks to the PUP Open University System (PUP OUS), often referred to as the

Sleep Crisis

In a poll, only 26% of Americans claimed to obtain at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

I know a lot of us are into our sleepy era. Well my dear we are not alone because a recent survey reveals that a majority of Americans express a desire for more sleep. However, the prevailing cultural ethos in the United States, rooted in principles of hard work and

Philhealth

Serious cases of pertussis can receive coverage of up to P90,000 through PhilHealth.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) would pay up to P90,000 to hospitalized pertussis patients; the current case rate is between P13,780 and P19,500, which includes hospital and professional fees. But in the event that a patient contracts severe pneumonia—a frequent side effect of the illness—

risa hontiveros

Senator Risa Hontiveros: Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's 'Happy Days' Numbered as Davao Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Sexual Abuse

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's "happy days" are coming to an end, according to Sen. Ana Theresia "Risa" Hontiveros, after a Davao court issued an arrest warrant for him on charges of sexual abuse. The Davao court issued a warrant for Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's arrest for sexual assault, in violation of Republic

Philippines

PH and Czech Republic to enhance cooperation in agriculture

Following a conference between the two countries, the Philippines and the Czech Republic are working together in the agricultural sector to increase trade and technology exchange, with an emphasis on livestock, dairy production, and water management. Tiu Laurel stated in a statement on Monday that he hopes to increase the

virus

A research indicates that humans transmit more viruses to animals than they do to humans.

Some of us are scared to get viruses from animals but the truth is, it is vice versa. Based on an analysis of viral genomes, researchers at UCL have shown that people carry more viruses to animals than we do. A study that examined almost 12 million viral genomes discovered

whooping cough

In Light of Increasing Pertussis Cases, DOH Encourages Face Mask Use for Everyone's Protection, Especially Children

Mask up, especially for the little ones! With a rise in Pertussis cases targeting children, let's prioritize their safety by encouraging mask-wearing. As a precaution against the growing number of whooping cough or pertussis cases in the nation, the Department of Health (DOH) has encouraged people, particularly youngsters, to use

San miguel

SMC Drops Pasig River Expressway (Parex) Project Amidst Environmental Opposition

According to SMC CEO Ramon Ang, San Miguel Corp. has abandoned its plans to construct the Pasig River Expressway because of environmental concerns. “We are very sensitive [to] the opinion of the public. If the public think that it is not good [for] the public welfare, we will not do

comelec

Voter photos will be included in voter lists for the May 2025 election, citing Comelec

If you are voting next year just so you know not only they have names but also your picture too. The photographs will be posted by the Commission on Elections, according to Commission Chairman George Garcia, to facilitate voters' ability to locate their polling places. I know you saw your

bohol

Government of Bohol seeks truth in the development of Chocolate Hills

Bohol is famous for its iconic Chocolate Hills, which we cherish dearly. However, the prospect of a resort being situated amidst these natural wonders raises some concerns. The Government of Bohol is eager to uncover the truth about who approved the construction of the resort The resort's ability to proceed

bongbong marcos

During his visit to Germany, Marcos closed $4.2 billion in investments.

On the second day of his working visit to Germany, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. successfully negotiated at least $4 billion in foreign investments from German companies, with the goal of enhancing collaboration in the fields of manufacturing, IT, healthcare, and agriculture. Marcos highlighted the critical role that German companies

nose picking

According to a study, nose-picking may cause Alzheimer's.

I know some of us love  to pick on their nose. It is a habit for most of us but this can lead us into a serious matter later on because Scientists are now giving serious thought to the activity's increased risk of Alzheimer's disease development. Yup! You read it

centenarian law

Signing the extended Centenarian Law is Marcos

A new law provides that Filipinos will receive a financial gift of P10,000 upon turning 80 years old, and every five years after that. In the meanwhile, local goods deserving of the "Made in the Philippines" designation are given incentives by the Tatak Pinoy Act. In response to calls

mindoro oil spill

Damage from the Mindoro oil leak is estimated to be about P41.2 billion.

According to a sustainability think tank, the provinces surrounding the Verde Island Passage suffered at least P41.2 billion in environmental and coastal damage as a result of the oil tanker MT Princess Empress sinking in Oriental Mindoro. The environmental damage caused by the oil leak was assessed to be

Quiboloy

The PNP claims that Quiboloy is not under danger.

Aside from his statement, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has denied any knowledge of the purported threat of death made against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, the leader of the KOJC. The PNP can offer security upon request if Quiboloy has a basis. “As always, not limited to him, everyone, whether it

DEPED

End of the school year 2023–2024 is set by DepEd for May 31.

Early school year termination in 2023–2024 was planned by the Department of Education (DepEd), in order to progressively return to the previous academic calendar with April–May as the summer break. With the signing of Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte's Department Order 003 dated February 19, 2024,