'Kaning lamig' better for people with diabetes — Indonesian study
MANILA, Philippines — Irene, a 54-year-old Filipino, has been in prescribed maintenance medications to regulate her blood sugar levels.
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Protect our watersheds and environment
We pen this letter to shed light on the concerns surrounding the response of DENR Undersecretary Ignatius Loyola Rodriguez to Mr. Jarius Bondoc (Sept. 12, 2023).
The damning scale of harm
October is the month of Halloween, of made-up nightmares that we tell ourselves as entertainment and release, to remind us that monsters are not really under our bed and that specters do not haunt the halls. But there are undeniable horrors and evils in this world, and the fact that they are rooted in human activity makes them all the more terrible. For these types of harms, it’s important that we remind ourselves not of their fantasy, but of their reality – and what we can and must do to stem the tide.
Embassy wants to suspend all travel from PH to Israel
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 9) — The Philippine embassy in Tel Aviv said it is strongly recommending the indefinite suspension of all travel to Israel amid the ongoing conflict there.
Privacy body warns legal actions vs. PhilHealth officials over data breach negligence
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 7) — The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has launched a further investigation into the cyberattack on the state health insurer, warning legal actions against officials over possible negligence.
Press Release - Bong Go calls for more government interventions to protect poor Filipinos amid rising prices
In an interview on Thursday, October 5, during the World Teachers' Day celebration in Antipolo City, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go stressed the government's responsibility to keep rice and other commodities affordable for vulnerable communities amid rising inflation and after it has decided to lift the temporary price cap on rice.
Reclamation off Manila Bay continues – group
MANILA, Philippines — Two months after President Marcos announced the suspension of all reclamation projects in Manila Bay, fishermen witnessed a dredging vessel closely passing their boat off Cavite on Saturday night, fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) said.
Is your dog pregnant? Signs and what to do
Welcoming a new litter of puppies is a gratifying experience, but it can also be demanding, and expensive due to the challenges and uncertainties associated with dog pregnancies.