The streets of Malasiqui in Pangasinan were alive with excitement on Wednesday as the town celebrated the first-ever Kirmat (Lightning) Festival. Read more »
A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report has highlighted a pressing health issue: Filipinos face a significantly higher risk of dying from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) compared to others in the Western Pacific region. Read more »
Nearly 2,000 children die daily from health issues linked to air pollution, highlighting a critical global health crisis. According to a recent report by the US-based Health Effects Institute, air pollution was the second leading risk factor for early death in 2021. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) just declared the first-ever instance of e-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury (EVALI)-related fatality in the country. Read more »
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued an unequivocal directive to government agencies to fortify their efforts in protecting the integrity of the nation's tobacco industry. This command reflects the administration's unwavering commitment to combat illicit trade activities that jeopardize the livelihoods of millions of Filipinos and undermine crucial government revenues. Read more »
