Health

Senators laud House move to pass mental health bill

MANILA -- Senators have lauded the move of the House of Representatives (HoR) for passing on third and final reading its version of the Mental Health Bill. With 223 affirmative votes, zero...

S. Korea Rotary Club gives P3.3-M equipment to Red Cross

ILOILO CITY -- The Philippine Red Cross Western Visayas regional blood center in this city received PHP3.3 million worth of equipment from the Rotary Club of Jung Ulsan in South Korea...

House okays medical scholarship bill on final reading

MANILA -- The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to establish a medical scholarship program to address the shortage of doctors in the...

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...

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