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Better mental health through responsible use of tech, soc-med

Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Responsible use of social media and technology could help Filipinos achieve better mental health status, a mental health expert said Saturday. “Ang technology ay nandiyan na, wala...

Nutrition Month highlights proper diet, physical activity

By Sarwell Meniano/Philippine News Agency TACLOBAN CITY -- Concerned by rising cases of lifestyle diseases, the Department of Health (DOH) and National Nutrition Council (NNC) has emphasized the value of proper diet...

PH’s largest satellite-tracking antenna launched in Davao

By Che Palicte/Philippine News Agency DAVAO CITY -- The Philippines' largest satellite-tracking antenna is now fully operational here. Launched on Sunday, the Davao GRS Ground Receiving Station (D-GRS) called Philippine Earth Data Resource...

Dengue outbreak declared in 4 NegOr villages

By Juancho Gallarde/Philippine News Agency DUMAGUETE CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) and Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) here have declared a dengue outbreak in four barangays in the province of...

Dagupan health officials warn public vs. lepto, gastro

By Ahikam Pasion/Philippine News Agency DAGUPAN CITY -- The City Health Office (CHO) here urged on Wednesday Dagupeños to take precautionary measures and maintain cleanliness of surroundings at all time after recording...

1,700% jump in measles cases reported in NegOcc

By Nanette Guadalquiver/Philippine News Agency BACOLOD CITY -- Measles cases in Negros Occidental increased by 1,695 percent from Jan. 1 to June 15 this year compared to the reported cases during the...

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