Chikungunya cases up by 384 percent
MANILA, Philippines — Cases of chikungunya in the country have increased by 384 percent, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
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Inoue breaks down Tapales to become undisputed super bantam king
MANILA, Philippines – For 10 rounds, Marlon Tapales tried his darn best to weather the typhoon that is Naoya Inoue.
Celtics feast on Lakers home court in classic NBA Christmas clash
LOS ANGELES – The Boston Celtics used a hot start and a strong finish to put away the Los Angeles Lakers, 126-115, on Monday (Tuesday Manila time) in a Christmas clash of storied NBA franchises.
DOH: Firework-related injuries climb to 52 ahead of New Year's Eve
MANILA, Philippines — The total number of firework-related injuries (FWRI) has increased to 52 days before the New Year’s Eve celebration, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said.
900,000 Pinoys lifted from poverty – PSA
MANILA, Philippines — Approximately 900,000 people have been lifted from poverty based on the latest Philippine Statistics Authority report that showed poverty incidence dropping to 22.4 percent in the first half of 2023 from 23.7 percent in the same period two years ago.
Fireworks-related injuries reach 28
MANILA, Philippines — As of Christmas Day, the Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a total of 28 fireworks-related injuries (FWRI).
PNP records 66% less 'focus crimes' on Christmas Eve
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police recorded a 66% drop in the number of “focus crime” incidents reported on Christmas Eve compared to last year.
EDITORIAL — Safe and healthy celebration
The shopping malls and Christmas markets are full. Hotels are starting to recover from the pandemic as large gatherings return and the travel industry bounces back. Carolers have returned to neighborhoods – both children and older folks who need a permit for the activity.