Out of branded paracetamol? Ask for generics, says pharma group

Catherine Gonzales 01/09/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Amid the reported shortage of some paracetamol brands in drugstores, a pharmaceutical group reminded the public on Saturday that generics are “equally effective” as branded products. Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines Vice…

DOH readying for ‘probable’ Alert Level 4 in NCR, says Duque

Catherine Gonzales 01/09/2022

MANILA, Philippines — There is a probability that Metro Manila will be placed under Alert Level 4 amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Saturday. According to Duque, the healthcare utilization…

Pagasa: Amihan to bring cold, cloudy weather

Catherine Gonzales 01/02/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon will bring cold and cloudy weather, with possible light rains, in the entire country on Sunday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa weather specialist Ezra…

Pagasa: Storm-free PH in first few days of 2022; isolated rain showers expected

Catherine Gonzales 01/01/2022

MANILA, Philippines —  No low-pressure area (LPA) on New Year’s Day and the next three days of 2022 is expected to affect the country,  but rain is still possible in the Visayas and Mindanao, according to the…

Death toll due to Typhoon Odette climbs to 389 — NDRRMC

Catherine Gonzales 12/27/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The death toll due to Typhoon Odette has reached 389, based on the latest report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) as of Monday. This was higher than the 378 deaths…

Private hospitals’ group urges members to observe ‘PhilHealth holiday’

Catherine Gonzales 12/27/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines Inc. (PHAPi) is encouraging its members to observe a “PhilHealth holiday” from January 1 to 5 next year in support of other hospitals that have announced plans…

Gov’t commits P2 billion to aid victims of Typhoon Odette

Catherine Gonzales 12/19/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The national government has committed P2 billion to aid Visayas and Mindanao residents displaced by Typhoon Odette, acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles said Sunday. Nograles said that President Rodrigo Duterte has instructed government agencies…

Bongbong Marcos, Sara Duterte vow to ‘continue, improve President’s achievements’

Catherine Gonzales 11/21/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his running-mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio have vowed to continue and improve the achievements of President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration should they win in the 2022 elections.…

PFP adopts Sara Duterte as Bongbong Marcos’ runningmate

Catherine Gonzales 11/14/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), the political party of presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., has adopted and endorsed Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio as his runningmate for the 2022 elections. This comes after…

Sara Duterte files COC for vice president under Lakas-CMD

Catherine Gonzales 11/13/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio filed on Saturday her certificate of candidacy for vice president as a substitute for Lakas-CMD’s Lyle Uy. According to the Commission on Elections, lawyer Reynold Munsayac filed the COC…

PH’s Maureen Montagne wins crown for Miss Globe 2021

Catherine Gonzales 11/06/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ Maureen Montagne was crowned Miss Globe 2021 in Albania on Friday (early Saturday morning in Manila), securing another victory for the country in international pageants. The Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) congratulated Montagne…

New LPA spotted east of Visayas — Pagasa

Catherine Gonzales 11/03/2021

MANILA, Philippines — A new low-pressure area (LPA) developed east of Visayas early Wednesday morning but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said it may not intensify into a tropical depression. According to Pagasa weather…

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