Study urges WHO to review strategies on tobacco use control
The Institute for Tobacco Studies (ITS) in Täby, Sweden urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to review its strategies in combating tobacco use.
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DoH gets health emergency equipment from JICA
THE Department of Health (DoH) on Monday received cold chain equipment and vehicles from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in support of the Philippines' health crisis emergency response.
651 pass chemical engineering exam
(UPDATE) THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Saturday that 651 of 927 examinees passed the October 2023 Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination, or a 70.23 percent passing rate.
2 weather systems to bring rains over Luzon
(UPDATE) TWO weather systems could bring occasional rains over Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Saturday.
With border closed, Gaza hospitals run low on fuel
THE World Health Organization (WHO) said it is ready to transport truckloads of fuel for hospitals in the embattled Gaza Strip once the border crossing to Egypt is opened.
CHR, DoLE ink labor rights deal
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) on Friday signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to foster collaboration for the promotion and protection of workers' rights.
WHO West Pacific to name new director
THE World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region on Friday announced that the voting for nomination of a new regional director will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.
27 OFWs rescued after being recruited illegally in Cambodia
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday said about 27 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were rescued after being duped into working for an illegal online financial and phishing company in Cambodia.