Tag: public health

Marikina City Declares Class Suspensions Amid Flu Surge

Marikina City Suspends Classes Due to Flu RiseThe City of Marikina has announced class suspensions for all public and...

Scientists Warn Nicotine Harm Misconception Blocks Progress

Nicotine Harm Misconception Limits Safer AlternativesMedical experts and scientists have raised concerns that the widespread nicotine harm misconception is...

Manifesto Against Tobacco Industry Interference Urges Swift Action

Over 100 Groups Unite Against Tobacco Industry Interference More than 100 organizations and individuals have come together to launch a...

Senator Exposes Water Laboratory Firms Passing Unsafe Samples

Senator Flags Water Laboratory Firms Amid Safety Concerns Sen. Risa Hontiveros recently raised serious concerns about two water laboratory firms...

Stop Sale of Lead-Contaminated Lipstick Products Now

Call to Halt Sale of Lead-Contaminated Lipstick Products Environmental watchdog groups have urgently called for a ban on the sale...

Department of Health Debunks Contraceptive Safety Myths

DOH Clarifies Contraceptive Safety MythsThe Department of Health (DOH) has addressed widespread concerns and misconceptions about contraceptive safety and...

Manila Water Announces October Schedule for Septic Tank Cleaning

Manila Water Releases October Schedule for Septic Tank Cleaning Manila Water has unveiled its October schedule for septic tank cleaning...

Illegal Cigarette Trade Threatens Health Funds, Urgent Action Needed

Call to End Illegal Cigarette TradeCivic advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines has urged the government to dismantle the illegal cigarette...

Standardize Working Conditions for Waste Workers Now

Senator Reintroduces Bill to Standardize Working Conditions for Waste Workers Senator Loren Legarda has refiled a bill in the 20th...

Hand Foot and Mouth Disease Cases Surge Nationwide

Rising Hand Foot and Mouth Disease Cases Alarm Authorities Hand foot and mouth disease cases have surged to 39,893 nationwide,...

Universal Health Care-Integration Sites Expand Nationwide Rapidly

Growing Reach of Universal Health Care-Integration SitesOfficials reported a significant increase in the implementation of Universal Health Care-Integration Sites...

Manila Water Launches Septic Tank Desludging Service

Manila Water Advances Public HealthManila Water has launched its septic tank desludging service this September, reaffirming its commitment to...