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Under international human rights law, the Philippines is bound by Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which it ratified in…
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The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) have strengthened their partnership to promote healthcare as a…
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‘I will closely monitor this issue. If there are laws that need to be fixed, including the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act and existing regulations, then we…
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The SC’s language on the ruling was blunt: the sweep undermined the very nature of PhilHealth funds as pooled resources for social health insurance and…
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SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — A court sentenced a former South Korean justice minister on Monday to 25 years in prison for his role in ex-President Yoon Suk…
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The Embassy of Sweden in Manila, in partnership with Business Sweden and the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE), recently convened the…
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Mondelēz International continues to work toward reducing virgin plastic use and designing more of its packaging for recyclability.
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BAGUIO CITY — Health officials in Baguio City have identified the growing use of online dating applications as a significant behavioral factor contributing to…
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There have been 896 confirmed cases so far in the DRC, including 232 confirmed deaths.
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported a 56-percent decrease in dengue cases nationwide from January to May 2026 compared with the same period last year.
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Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla vowed Friday to pursue those behind the illegal tobacco trade to the fullest extent of the law,…
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A partylist lawmaker has filed a bill at the House of Representatives that would expand paid paternity leave benefits to up to 105 days, aiming to give fathers…
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Football or soccer, according to health experts, is a full-body workout that builds muscle tone, promotes bone strength, improves cardiovascular health and…
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In the Philippines, June is National Kidney Month, which is fitting because few organs receive less attention than the kidneys.
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Once viewed primarily as the family’s provider and disciplinarian, today’s father is increasingly expected to be an active and engaged partner in raising
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Most of those who retired under this law in 2001 and earlier are already dead or are either dying or suffering a life of poverty and deprivation.
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