Health

House approves mental health bill on 3rd reading

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a proposal seeking to establish a national mental health policy to enhance the delivery of mental health...

Taiwanese firm offers ‘cyanide-free’ technology for ore extraction

MANILA -- Taiwanese firm Xin Ye Industry, Ltd. is offering mining companies operating in the Philippines with a "green" technology as it is set to build a second of its about...

NegOcc city launches smoke-free campaign

BACOLOD CITY -- The City of Victorias launched on Friday an ordinance banning smoking in public places aimed at making the city smoke-free. Ordinance No. 10-2017 or the Comprehensive Smoking-Free Ordinance of Victorias...

Duque plans to meet with Sotto on RH Law

MANILA – Health Secretary Dr. Francisco Duque III said Thursday he would like to discuss the implementation of the Reproductive Health (RH) Law with Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III, a...

ASEAN leaders adopt declaration to combat antimicrobial resistance

MANILA – Leaders of the ten ASEAN Member States (AMS) have agreed to adopt the “One Health” approach to tackle the pressing issue on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that will ensure a...

Sarangani provincial hospital to open early December

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The provincial government of Sarangani is targeting to finally open by next month its newly-completed provincial hospital in Alabel town. Sarangani Vice Gov. Elmer de Peralta said Wednesday...

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