De Lima readying counter-charges vs persecutors
MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Leila de Lima is preparing to file counter-charges against those who “politically persecuted” her during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
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China urges Taiwanese to visit 'without worry' despite threats
BEIJING, China — China has urged Taiwanese to visit the mainland "without the slightest worry", condemning the island authorities' decision to raise their travel alert level after Beijing threats targeting independence advocates.
COVID-19 cases are ticking up in places, but levels remain low
Here’s a look at the state of COVID-19 in the U.S. as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention establishes its latest advice on vaccinations.
WHO alerts parents to children's depression
EMOTIONAL problems are common among young children, with adolescent depression becoming increasingly frequent, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday.
Japan firm says probing 76 more deaths in supplement scare
TOKYO, Japan — Japanese health supplement maker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said Friday it was probing 76 more deaths possibly linked to its tablets containing red yeast rice, or "beni koji", meant to lower cholesterol.
Leptospirosis cases rising – DOH
THE Department of Health (DOH) yesterday sounded the alarm over the rising number of leptospirosis cases in the country.
Iran opens registration for June presidential election after Raisi’s death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran opened a five-day registration period Thursday for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 presidential election to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash earlier this month with seven others.
FDA approval on dengue vax, collaboration for zero death urged
MANILA, Philippines — The president of the Philippines Medicine Association (PMA) emphasized the possible increase of dengue cases in the following months, highlighted by climate change as it urged the public to get immunized.