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The country joined the observance of World No Tobacco Day on May 31 with the Department of Health reporting the death of a 22-year-old Filipino without comorbidities, who died of a heart attack associated with lung injury following two years of daily vaping. The DOH used the case to warn the public about the serious risks posed by electronic cigarettes especially to the young, who are being aggressively targeted by the tobacco and vaping industry.
HEALTH experts have warned the public against the possibility of increasing cases of vaping injury, especially among young people, after the country reported its first fatality to the use of electronic cigarettes.
MANILA, Philippines — A parent’s world is filled with pieces of advice—the best kindergarten, best educational toys, best milk and nutrition provider—all promising to help develop the little ones’ gifted brain. And while we know that each is individually intelligent, we want to know their unique gift.
Travel restrictions aren’t being imposed and mandatory masking is not being restored. But health experts are urging the public to take precautions as the so-called FLiRT variants of COVID-19 spread in certain countries including neighboring Singapore.
North Korea announced plans to launch a rocket apparently carrying its second military spy satellite during an eight-day period starting Monday, drawing quick, strong rebukes from neighbours South Korea and Japan.
COTABATO CITY — Soldiers killed a member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and confiscated 26 improvised explosive devices in an air and ground anti-terror offensive in Barangay Butilen, Salibo town in Maguindanao del Sur on Saturday.
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taipei said Monday it had detected 21 Chinese military aircraft and 15 navy or coastguard vessels around Taiwan in the past 24 hours, days after Beijing encircled the island in a massive military drill.
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Endo Kazuya paid a courtesy visit in the Office of Senator Idol Raffy Tulfo yesterday, May 20.