As classes prepare to resume next week, the Department of Education in Central Visayas (DepEd-7) is considering a shift to blended learning in anticipation of a possible rise in monkeypox (mpox) cases. Read more »
As the Philippines confronts a resurgence of mpox (monkeypox) cases, local government units (LGUs) across the nation are intensifying their efforts to contain the virus and protect public health. Read more »
Health officials in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have confirmed two monkeypox cases in Maguindanao del Norte, with six additional individuals currently being monitored for possible infection. Read more »
The DOST – Forest Products Research and Development Institute has come up with an innovative solution to tackle insect pests, like mosquitoes and houseflies, by transforming forest waste into effective insect repellents. Read more »
With Cavite on high alert due to a dramatic rise in dengue cases, cities must take proactive steps to strengthen prevention, control mosquito breeding, and protect public health. Read more »
The flu is all too frequently mistaken for any other mild disease that can be treated in a day or two. This was the case of Barbie Hsu, a Taiwanese actress famous for her role as Shan Cai in the original Meteor Garden, who died of pneumonia after catching influenza while traveling to Japan. Read more »
