Skin problems warning signs of serious health issues – health experts

THE PUBLIC  should be conscious of dermatological issues because they can be warning signs of a more serious problem, a group of health experts said Thursday.

Handwashing best way to beat hand, foot, mouth disease: health expert

FREQUENT AND  proper handwashing with soap and water prevent the transmission of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), a health expert said Friday.

DOH on 'Code White' alert as heavy rains pummel PH

THE DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) declared a code white alert on Wednesday due to continuous heavy rain showers and floods brought by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat).

Be kidney donors, Filipinos urged

A GROUP  of kidney transplant donors and recipients on Friday urged Filipinos to donate kidneys, saying thousands of patients need them to have a second chance in life.

P76.1-B health emergency allowance for 2021-2023 already released

A TOTAL  of  PHP76.1 billion worth of health emergency allowance (HEA) has already been released to eligible public and private health workers.

DOH supports Recto's proposal to ban disposable vapes

 THE DEPARTMENT  of Health (DOH) has expressed support to the proposal of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto to ban disposable vapes.

Health experts warn Filipinos vs. shingles

SHINGLES, A  debilitating viral infection, can lead to serious complications if not properly treated, especially among older adults, health experts warned on Tuesday.

Be kidney donors, Filipinos urged

A GROUP  of kidney transplant donors and recipients on Friday urged Filipinos to donate kidneys, saying thousands of patients need them to have a second chance in life.

17 Filipino crew of seized Galaxy Leader in 'good condition'

THE DEPARTMENT  of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday said the 17 Filipino seafarers of Galaxy Leader, a ship seized by the Houthis in the southern Red Sea, are in good condition but have yet to return to the country. 

DOH supports Recto's proposal to ban disposable vapes

THE DEPARTMENT  of Health (DOH) has expressed support to the proposal of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto to ban disposable vapes.

DOT chief backs calls for return of pulpit panels to Boljoon Church

DEPARTMENT OF Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco is supporting the call for the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) to return the Boljoon pulpit panels to the Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santissima in Cebu.

PH acquiring tools to combat financial cybercrimes

THE GOVERNMENT is in the process of acquiring tools to combat crimes on financial technology, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) said on Thursday.

DA updates farmer's registry to improve projects, interventions

THE DEPARTMENT  of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said it is updating its electronic database of farmers and fisherfolk who are estimated to be around 10 million.

Filipinos cautioned vs. AI-generated child exploitation materials

THE COUNCIL  for the Welfare of Children (CWC) on Tuesday warned parents and guardians against an emerging trend in child abuse and exploitation – the use of artificial intelligence (AI), which comes with child suicide as one of its “dreadful” consequences.

Agri losses due to El Niño now over P100M

THE DEPARTMENT  of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said the damage and losses recorded due to El Niño phenomenon now amount to PHP109.44 million.

DA inks pacts with Vietnam to enhance cooperation on rice trade

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) has signed a cooperation agreement with Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) for the promotion of sustainable rice trade cooperation.

Diarrhea cases hike in Baguio under probe

THE DEPARTMENT  of Health (DOH) is assisting the Baguio City government in the management and control of diarrhea cases in the area. 

DOH urges police to ensure vape inaccessibility to minors

HEALTH SECRETARY   Teodoro Herbosa has called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure that teenagers do not have access to vapes or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).

DOH urges police to ensure vape inaccessibility to minors

HEALTH SECRETARY Teodoro Herbosa has called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure that teenagers do not have access to vapes or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).

Red Cross gives medical aid to over 700 'Traslacion' devotees

A TOTAL of 706 devotees who participated in the Feast of the Black Nazarene sought medical help as of 8 p.m. on Tuesday.