DoH: Supply of antibiotics vs leptospirosis enough
THE Department of Health (DoH) assured the public there was enough supply of antibiotics against leptospirosis, after releasing a million capsules of the medicine on Friday.
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Southwest monsoon, LPA to bring rains this Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — Two weather systems are currently bringing rain to various parts of the country on Saturday.
738 schools to postpone start of classes — DepEd
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 738 public schools nationwide will have to postpone the scheduled opening of classes on Monday due to damage caused by Typhoon Carina and monsoon-induced rains and floods.
Death toll from Carina, monsoon rises to 34
MANILA, Philippines — The death toll following the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Carina has climbed to 34, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday.
The 4-point shot
The Philippine Basketball Association will reportedly be the first league in the world to adopt the four-point shot. This experiment, which some fans are giggling at, could actually become a staple of basketball in the country and elsewhere, or it could go the way of NBA 2Ball and fade away. Either way, the league is taking a bold step to refresh the game.
ESPN tips hat off to Pacquiao
TOKYO — Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, all dressed up for an exhibition bout here tomorrow, has been named the best Asian athlete of the 21st century, according to an article by sports website ESPN.
Pacquiao welcomes challenge of tallest opponent to date
TOKYO – At six feet tall, Japan’s Rukiya Anpo will be Manny Pacquiao’s tallest opponent so far.
‘What’s new?’ Bato shrugs off International Criminal Court suspect tag
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald dela Rosa shrugged off the latest developments in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, wherein he is reportedly tagged as one of the suspects, as claimed by former senator Antonio Trillanes IV.
Pasig Bridge closed for inspection
MANILA, Philippines — The bridge in Pasig City that was damaged after multiple barges slammed into it has been closed pending the structural inspection as to its integrity.