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HIV cases in PH may reach 215K by yearend — DOH

By Brian Campued Cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the country is estimated to reach 215,400 by the end of 2024, according to the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH, in collaboration...

FDA exempts cancer, diabetes, mental illness medicines from VAT

By Brian Campued The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the list of medicines exempted from value-added tax (VAT) for treatment of certain serious health conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, and...

DOST develops biodegradable paper mulch for sustainable farming

By Pot Chavez | Philippine News Agency The Department of Science and Technology - Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has developed a biodegradable paper mulch from waste materials to reduce...

Up to 15 meteors per hour may dazzle PH skies on Sunday

By Brian Campued About 15 meteor showers per hour are expected to grace the night sky during the peak activity of the Leonid meteor shower on Nov. 17, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical...

Group warns vs. kids’ toy with disposable syringe

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency A group advocating against waste and pollution on Thursday warned children and parents against a squishy chicken toy that comes with a disposable syringe. In...

New blueberry plant species discovered at Mt. Apo

By Brian Campued A species of blueberry plant has been discovered at Mt. Apo, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Davao Region announced. Citing an article published by Phytotaxa and Magnolia...

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