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GENEVA, Switzerland — More than 3,500 people die from hepatitis viruses every day and the global toll is rising, the World Health Organization warned on Tuesday, calling for swift action to fight the second-largest infectious killer.
MANILA, Philippines — A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
The country marks Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor today in the shadow of continuing Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea. The special day is meant to honor all those who fought foreign colonizers and invaders, particularly those who repelled Japanese forces in Bataan for four months until April 9, 1942. Following the fall of Bataan, the Filipino and American soldiers who survived the siege were made to walk to Tarlac in the infamous Death March.
The Vatican has released a new document updating the Church’s teachings on human rights, touching on contemporary issues such as abortion, gender theory, sex change and digital violence.
Following the death of 37 people, including 12 minors, during the Holy Week due to drowning, Senator Win Gatchalian reiterated his push for the mandatory designation of lifeguards in public swimming pools and bathing facilities.
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — The war between Israel and Hamas entered its seventh month on Sunday as US and other negotiators were expected to join the protagonists in Cairo in a renewed push for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
LONDON, United Kingdom — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Saturday said the "terrible" war between Israel and Hamas "must end", six months on from the start of the conflict.
MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday met with Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to discuss the city’s response to the outbreak of pertussis or “whooping cough.”