Category: General

Ilocos Region provinces receive 27 new ambulances from DOH

The Department of Health (DOH) distributed 27 new and fully equipped ambulances to the local government units (LGUs) of Ilocos Region’s four provinces.

The ambulance distribution is part of the Health Facility and Enhancement Program of the DOH, aim…

Brushes Analysis Results

The ‘Bannou Cake’ brand brush and shoe brush labelled ‘Berus Jerman’ sold in business premises in the country have been confirmed to be made from pig bristles. The finding was the result of an analysis by the Department of Scientific Services, Minist…

Australian scientist develops new cancer screening test

An Australian genomics researcher has developed a new cancer screening test, which takes seconds and could save thousands of lives, Anadolu Agency reports citing local media.

Stefan Mazy, who developed the DermR Patch with a team of four, said it co…

PBBM endorses Garafil as MECO board chair

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has endorsed former Presidential Communications Office (PCO) secretary Cheloy Garafil as a member and chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), Malacañang announc…

6 dead, 11 hurt as cyclones, ‘habagat’ dampen PH

Manila: At least six persons were reported dead and 11 others injured due to the combined effects of tropical cyclones Ferdie and Gener and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) …

DSWD: Aid for TS Ferdie, Mt. Kanlaon-hit families tops P48M

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Monday it has so far provided more than PHP48.14 million in humanitarian aid to families affected by Tropical Storm (TS) Ferdie and Mt. Kanlaon’s increasing unrest.

DSWD spokesperso…