
France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave
PARIS (AFP) — French health officials said Sunday there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much…
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PARIS (AFP) — French health officials said Sunday there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much…
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The Department of Health (DOH) as of June 2026, the campaign against teenage smoking has shifted into an aggressive "anti-vapedemic" and total nicotine ban…
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A global rights watchdog has ranked the Philippines under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as having the worst record in upholding the people’s rights in the…
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A 90-year-old church volunteer on her way to serve at St. Augustine Church was killed after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing a pedestrian lane in…
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Filipino employers are increasingly rewarding job-ready digital skills, with 89 percent willing to offer higher starting salaries to graduates who hold…
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ILOILO CITY — Indigenous peoples and residents of the Jaro II District received essential healthcare services during the launch of the PuroKalusugan Program…
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The national government’s budget deficit widened to P198.5 billion in May, up 36.7 percent from P145.2 billion a year earlier, as lower non-tax revenues offset…
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A major coaching change is brewing at NLEX following its heartbreaking finish in the recent Commissioner’s Cup of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
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The improved demand in various kinds of vehicles has pumped up vehicle sales, which rose 24 percent in May from the previous month, the Chamber of Automotive…
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Leptospirosis cases in the country have increased 6 percent compared to the same period last year, prompting health officials to issue warnings to the public…
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Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa and Health Undersecretary Randy Escolango concerning the alleged unlawful appointment of the latter to…
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The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a 6 percent increase in leptospirosis cases nationwide, warning the public to take extra precautions as the rainy…
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Police arrested two individuals for allegedly filing a false carnapping report involving a dump truck in Bulacan province, authorities said Tuesday.
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The study found that most Filipinos have only about P50,000 in emergency savings, a level that may be insufficient to cover unexpected medical costs.
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TUBA, Benguet — A 29-year-old motorcycle rider died after his motorcycle reportedly fell into a pit along Kennon Road in the early morning of 23 June 2026.
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The local government of Tabaco City in Albay is marking LGBTIQ+ Pride Month with a bold and colorful display of support and solidarity. This celebration is…
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Today, in an age where communication is instantaneous and mobile phones allow us to deliver information in seconds, I remain convinced that there are moments…
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A 17-year-old boy was arrested following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old youth during a drinking session in Manila’s Sampaloc district early Friday, police…
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