When being online takes a toll
Filipino youth spend an average of 7.5 hours daily on screens, with 72 percent experiencing loneliness or sadness, according to the AXA Mind Health Report…
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Health risks
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560 health workers get assistance from SBG
Senator Bong Go provided financial and relief assistance to 560 barangay health workers and local officials in Lupon, Davao Oriental.
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Climate change must be declared ‘global health emergency’
There were ‘three million heat-related deaths globally in an eight-year span since the Paris Agreement’ of 2015.
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SBG: Strengthen El NiÑo preps
Senator Bong Go urges the DOH, local governments and healthcare facilities to prepare for seasonal illnesses and health risks as amihan begins and El Niño…
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TESDA to provide skills training, assessment for barangay health workers
TESDA and DOLE join forces to empower barangay health workers with skills training, competency assessments, and livelihood opportunities, enhancing their roles…
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Leptospirosis infections plunge
The Department of Health reports a 60-percent drop in leptospirosis cases during the latest monitoring period, but nationwide infections have climbed 46…
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Go leads Baganga Health Center turnover
Senator Bong Go led the blessing and turnover of a new Super Health Center in Baganga, Davao Oriental, part of 16 facilities funded across the province to…
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DOH warns of scammers impersonating health chief
The Department of Health (DOH) alerts the public about scammers impersonating Health Secretary Edwin Mercado to solicit money and conduct unauthorized…
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Bringing healthcare services closer to Filipinos
Super Health Centers are designed to focus on primary care, consultation and early detection, thereby further strengthening the country’s healthcare sector,…
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Go hails Malabog health center opening
Senator Bong Go welcomes the opening of the Barangay Malabog Super Health Center in Davao City, bringing primary healthcare, medical consultations and…
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Run now, breathe later
Amid the growing running and wellness trend in Metro Manila, concerns over air quality and rising PM2.5 levels highlight the health risks of urban life, while…
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Pouring health with every glass of milk
Data from the Food and Nutrition Research Institute shows that a significant portion of Filipino adults are at medium to high risk for osteoporosis, with women…
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Sweet trouble: The perils of juice and soda
The healthiest beverage for most people remains plain water. For those who want a bit of flavor, adding slices of lemon, cucumber, or mint can help.
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Health experts urge public to limit salt and sugar consumption
Health experts cautioned the public against consuming food with too much sodium and sugar.
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