By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency
MANILA -- At nine years old, Jonas (not his real name) already suffers from myopia or nearsightedness, a condition which is hereditary but can now be acquired...
By Ahikam Pasion/Philippine News Agency
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- Pangasinan’s Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) welcomed the high number of pets -- a total of 41,323 -- that were vaccinated from January to March.
“We...
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The hugely popular social media site Facebook has banned Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and several others for hate speech.
Facebook said Thursday that the...
By Liwayway Yparraguirre/Philippine News Agency
DAGUPAN CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) in Region 1 (Ilocos) is reminding residents of this city and the entire region to keep themselves hydrated and...
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency
MANILA -- The National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) on Thursday launched a 24/7 phone services for Filipinos needing mental health crisis intervention and counseling services.
"The...
By Ma. Teresa Montemayor/Philippine News Agency
MANILA -- An increase in the tax rates on tobacco products would curb cervical cancer and other diseases, a health expert said Thursday.
Dr. Efren Domingo, ex-president...
