
WHO says 94 million suffer from cataracts, half lack access to surgery
More than 94 million people suffer from cataracts, but half of them do not have access to the surgery needed to treat the condition, the World Health…
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More than 94 million people suffer from cataracts, but half of them do not have access to the surgery needed to treat the condition, the World Health…
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Fresh legislative proposals, including a bill seeking to reintegrate migrant workers into the economy, were filed by Senator Christopher “Bong” Go.
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GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — More than 94 million people suffer from cataracts, but half of them do not have access to the surgery needed to fix it, the World…
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The peso closed at P58.29 vis-à-vis the US dollar from the previous session’s P58.53 finish, its appreciation fueled by sustained foreign portfolio inflows,…
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Rep. Miro Quimbo, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, led the probe into the illicit tobacco trade.
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go filed a set of Senate bills on Monday, 09 February 2026, covering labor protection, education, health services, migration…
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Target ng Department of Health (DOH) na magbigay ng karagdagang benepisyo sa mga direct contributor ng PhilHealth sa ilalim ng zero-balance billing program.
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Two low-pressure areas (LPAs) may form near the country in the days leading to Valentine’s weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical…
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BEIRUT (AFP) — Lebanon’s health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification after Kuwait inscribed several private hospitals in the…
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Global investors remained cautious even as absence of strong upward pressure on the US dollar allowed emerging market currencies, including the peso, to…
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The middle stratum’s ordeal is reflected in an inefficient health system, strained by incompetence and abuse serving the incumbent’s political agenda.
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PNoy did not come out of nowhere. His rise to the presidency was fueled by public anger at the massive corruption that marked the end of the Gloria…
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Nagbigay si Sec. Vince Dizon ng karagdagang limang araw na bakasyon na may bayad kada taon, na tinatawag na wellness leave, para sa mga empleyado upang isulong…
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The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DoH-7) warned on Sunday that dengue cases could rise in the coming days following typhoon “Basyang,” as rains…
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The University of the Philippines’ Upsilon Sigma Phi Fraternity and Sigma Delta Phi Sorority batch 1976 marked their 50th anniversary with a dental and medical…
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Quezon City councilors passed a resolution commending the foundation for its unconditional and exceptional eye surgical services to indigents.
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The San Vicente Health Center (SVHC) is the 225th health facility completed by SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) nationwide and the 10th upgraded in Quezon City.
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported a significant decline in dengue cases in January 2026 compared with the same period last year, attributing the decrease…
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