
DOH reports 42% drop in firework-related injuries during New Year
The Department of Health (Department of Health) recorded a 42 percent drop in firework-related injuries during the New Year celebrations.
Alvin Murcia · · 1 min read
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The Department of Health (Department of Health) recorded a 42 percent drop in firework-related injuries during the New Year celebrations.
Alvin Murcia · · 1 min read
Firecracker-related injuries during New Year revelries declined significantly this year, with the Department of Health (DOH) recording 235 cases from 21…
Eliana Lacap · · 1 min read

The Department of Health (Department of Health) recorded 235 cases of firecracker-related injuries from 21 December 2025, up to 4 a.m. of 1 January 2026.
Gwen Bergado · · 1 min read

Ever wake up and immediately reach for your phone, only to be greeted by a flood of notifications, messages, and updates? You think it’ll help you wake up, but…
Eliana Lacap · · 3 min read

Living with invisible disability amid New Year expectations and systemic gaps.
Amelia Clarissa de Luna Monasterial · · 6 min read
The cases of stroke, heart attack, and asthma have reached 288 during the holiday season, according to the Department of Health (Department of Health).
Gwen Bergado · · 1 min read

I approached the Ultrahuman Ring Air not because I craved another gadget. More like because I wanted less of one: less buzzing, less tapping, less negotiating…
John Henry Dodson · · 3 min read

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday reported that calls to the crisis hotline of the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) have reached 675.
Gabriela Baron · · 1 min read

With almost two decades of dating app presence and increased social media interconnectivity, most of us have met someone who moves fast—maybe a little too…
Alvin Kasiban · · 2 min read

Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation has started a new community program called Mobi-Care, short for Mobility with Care, with vehicle donations meant to support…
DT · · 2 min read

As we step into 2026, let us work together to build a better Philippines by doing our part as responsible citizens.
Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go · · 3 min read

That 2 p.m. crash isn’t laziness — it’s biology
Carl Magadia · · 2 min read

The Department of Health (DOH) warned that children and senior citizens are most vulnerable to bronchial asthma caused by smoke from firecrackers and fireworks.
Gabriela Baron · · 2 min read

(Trigger Warning: This article contains discussion of mental health crises, self-harm and emotional distress.)
Jasper Dawang · · 3 min read

Cases of non-communicable diseases continued to rise during the holiday season, with Filipinos reporting increased incidences of asthma, acute stroke, and…
Gwen Bergado · · 1 min read

Trigger warning: mentions of mental health, anxiety and depression.
Gwen Bergado · · 1 min read

According to Dr. Lantano, bed rotting isn’t about being lazy — as long as it’s intentional and time-limited.
Pauline Songco · · 2 min read

Movement should be enjoyable and sustainable.Experts note that improving health doesn’t necessarily require drastic changes. Small, consistent habits — like…
Pauline Songco · · 2 min read
