Urbanization, clogged drainage strain metro flood control
Garbage clogging Metro Manila’s waterways remains the primary cause of flooding across the capital region, with thousands of metric tons of waste removed…
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Garbage clogging Metro Manila’s waterways remains the primary cause of flooding across the capital region, with thousands of metric tons of waste removed…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the country’s largest dialysis center — and what he described as the biggest in the Association of Southeast…
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In the Philippines, the burden of kidney disease continues to grow, wherein one Filipino develops kidney disease every hour.
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For Filipino seafarers Jericho Mifania and Juven Tupas, the toughest part of life at sea is not rough weather or long work hours. It is being away from home.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) — Sri Lanka began enforcing a ban on fast food and sweets in schools on Tuesday to tackle what the government says are rising cases of…
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It was not only the examinees who prepared diligently for India’s national examination to qualify for a medical education last Sunday. Examiners prepared even…
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SAGADA, Mountain Province — Local authorities have imposed temporary restrictions on the transport and sale of hogs and pork products following reports of an…
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Digital platforms must do far more to protect individuals and groups from harm.
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For most of my life, my father has been somewhere out at sea.
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The Department of Health (DoH) on Saturday reported a 56-percent decline in dengue cases nationwide during the first five months of 2026 compared with the same…
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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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As Filipinos increasingly live, learn and work online, digital responsibility is emerging as a new form of patriotism that helps build a safer and more…
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Weak core muscles can increase the risk of lower back discomfort.
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‘Most of the patients come to us because of the complications already.’
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Former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson posted bail of P60,000 after he was arrested Thursday on cyberlibel complaints, the Quezon City Police District reported.
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A life-threatening illness that derailed a young man’s plans to study in the United States eventually became the inspiration behind what is now Asia’s largest…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday welcomed a directive from Malacañang ordering all government agencies to support a beefed-up nationwide…
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Dr. Fatma Ibba Tiu advised those who are obese, at least 35 years old and/or have a family history of diabetes to have themselves checked for the disease and…
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