Eating nuts linked to improved heart health for those with diabetes

Inquirer.net 02/22/2019

New United States research has found that eating nuts may help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease for those with type 2 diabetes. Carried out by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and…

DOH-7 intensifies measles vaccination info drive, appeals for parents’ cooperation

Futch Anthony Inso 02/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Parents are encouraged to bring their children to their nearest health centers so that their children can be vaccinated and be protected from measles. Dr. Jaime Bernadas, Department of Health in Central Visayas…

Dole-7 to strictly implement Occupational Safety and Health Standards Law

By Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/15/2019

CEBU CITY—The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole-7) warns employers they will face stiff penalties for violations of the Republic Act 11058 or the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSH) Law. Dole-7 Regional Director Johnson Cañete said…

Cebu Provincial Health Office recommends use of province’s funds for measles vaccines

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/08/2019

Cebu City, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Health Office (PHO) is recommending to the members of the Provincial Board (PB) the use of the province’s funds to purchase measles vaccines amid an outbreak in Central Visayas. Dr.…

Cenro takes steps to address air pollution caused by vehicles stuck in Cebu City traffic

Delta Dyrecka C. Letigio 02/03/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — Having a better air monitoring system and the regular emission testing of vehicles to regulate their fumes when caught in traffic are among the solutions to solve air pollution from vehicles caught…

Ariana Grande cancels show due to ‘unforeseeable health reasons’

AP 12/30/2018

NEW YORK–Ariana Grande has canceled a Las Vegas performance days before New Year’s Eve “due to unforeseeable health reasons.” Grande was originally scheduled to perform at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Saturday. The…

P16.8-B DOH budget for health units to be restored

Inquirer.net 12/12/2018

The Senate will look for funds to restore the P16.8 billion slashed from the proposed budget of the Department of Health (DOH) that was supposed to be spent on equipment for 900 health centers and complete the…

Gov’t to set aside P9 billion to deploy 13,000 health workers

Inquirer.net 12/10/2018

MANILA, Philippines — The government will allocate P9 billion for the deployment of more than 13,000 health professionals to “underserved communities” in 2019, Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel said Sunday. In a statement, Pimentel said that…

E-League for basketball: Results Manila routs Shearwater Health

Jonas Rey N. Panerio 12/06/2018

The Results Manila Spartans claimed their 10th win after they routed the Shearwater Health Crusaders, 84-68, in the Evo League division of the Tanduay Athletics E-League for Basketball last Sunday at the City Sports Club-Cebu. The Spartans…

Angara files bill to ensure tax-free health insurance premiums

Inquirer.net 12/04/2018

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sonny Angara has filed a bill seeking to ensure tax-free health insurance premiums among employees. Senate Bill No. 2112 seeks to exempt medical insurance premiums from income tax and fringe benefit tax. This…

BIR urged: Withdraw memo taxing health card premiums

Inquirer.net 11/25/2018

SENATOR Sonny Angara called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to withdraw its revenue memorandum circular which states that health card premiums shall be subject to tax. Angara, who chairs the Senate committee on ways and…

DOH cites Lapu health programs

Jessa Mae O. Sotto 11/25/2018

LAPU-Lapu City Hall bagged six awards including the Most Outstanding Local Government Unit for Local Health System given by the regional Department of Health (DOH-7) last Nov. 15. Acting City Health Officer Dr. Agnes Cecile Realiza said…

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