FDA warns public against counterfeit pain reliever
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday warned the public against buying and using a counterfeit version of a popular pain reliever medicine.
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FDA adds 15 health products to VAT-exempt list
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added 15 products to the list of essential medicines exempted from the Value-Added Tax (VAT) as provided by law.
Caloocan plebiscite set on August 31
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has set the plebiscite in Caloocan City on August 31, 2024 for the division of Barangay 176 or Barangay Bagong Silang, known as the most populous barangay in the Philippines, into six barangays.
60-day trial period for online voting eyed
OVERSEAS voters may have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) before casting their votes for the May 2025 national elections.
Suspension of online vape sale a recognition of health crisis
PUBLIC health think tank Health Justice yesterday said the order suspending the sale, advertising, and distribution of vape products online is a clear recognition by the government of the emerging health crisis brought about by vaping.
Archdiocese of Cebu sets prayer rally vs divorce bill
THE Archdiocese of Cebu and its faithful are set to hold a prayer rally on Saturday, July 27, to express their strong opposition to the proposed legalization of divorce in the Philippines.
Medical societies demand return of PhilHealth funds
DIFFERENT medical organizations and societies yesterday called on President Marcos Jr. to order the return of the almost P90 billion funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) from the national treasury after its questioned transfer earlier in the year.
PPCRV, Namfrel get ‘unli’ nod as Comelec citizens arm
THE Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) and the National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) are set to be the accredited citizens arms of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the May 2025 national and local polls and in future elections.