DOH: Dengue cases to surge by July, August
THE Department of Health (DOH) yesterday warned the public of an expected surge in dengue cases, with the peak projected in July and August.
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Young generations' health concerns
SALARIES, benefits and job stability are workplace issues that rank high among Filipino workers in general. However, it appears that health and well-being are becoming the most important issue among younger generations.
Lightning kills farmer
BOLINAO, Pangasinan, Philippines — A farmer died after he was struck by lightning in this town on Sunday afternoon.
Kanlaon remains restive – Phivolcs
MANILA, Philippines — At least six volcanic earthquakes, 3,304 tons of sulfur dioxide gas emission and degassing of 300 meters above the summit have been recorded on Kanlaon Volcano in Negros in the past 24 hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
Wanted: Livable spaces
I was in Singapore the other week and what caught my attention, aside from the famously lush greenery (it’s just as hot there as it is here, so why isn’t a single plant or patch of grass dry and brown?), is how smooth the roads are. Not just the four-lane highway from the airport into town, but even the high-traffic city streets – like Orchard and Bukit Timah roads and inner city streets like New Bridge Road and Seah Street (the latter where that famous chicken rice place is located) – offer a cushioned ride. Of course it helps that their public transport, especially taxis, use new, well-maintained vehicles (one cab we took was a hybrid, so quiet and smooth).
Wellness, employment drive staged in Quezon City barangay
MANILA, Philippines – A series of community events aimed at promoting health and wellness, and employment opportunities within San Roque, Quezon City was recently held to resounding success.
Press Release - Sen. Tolentino vows to push for immediate gov't action as lahhar ravages Mt. Kanlaon communities
Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino has vowed to push for immediate government action to aid communities ravaged by lahar flows from Mt. Kanlaon, following the latter's eruption last June 3.