Pneumonia cases on the rise, DOH urges vulnerable groups to keep masks on

Kathleen de Villa - Reporter / @Inq_Researchers 12/02/2023

Vulnerable groups are advised to  “please be comfortable to still wear masks when outdoors.”  Health Assistant Secretary Beverly Ho said this in the wake of an an almost 50-percent uptick in the number of confirmed pneumonia cases…

Chito Miranda appeals for financial help for Parokya ni Edgar bandmate with lymphoma

Anne Pasajol 01/19/2023

Chito Miranda reached out to the public and asked for help for his Parokya ni Edgar bandmate Gab Chee Kee, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma (cancer affecting the lymphatic system) and is currently in the intensive…

United front in fighting ‘silent pandemic’

Gerald Bloom - @inquirerdotnet 11/26/2022

It’s called the “silent pandemic” and kills more than AIDS and malaria combined. Antimicrobial resistance is a serious threat to human health. Already, it has had a hand in the deaths of millions, and the numbers could…

Ending the respiratory disease pandemic

Leith Greenslade - @inquirerdotnet 11/29/2021

NEW YORK — COVID-19 has exposed the limited ability of health systems around the world to cope with a pandemic of respiratory infection. With the official death count from COVID-19 now over five million, and the unofficial…

Labella’s family breaks silence; talks of ‘real’ state of mayor’s health

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/02/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The family of Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella is asking for prayers for his immediate recovery following another bout of pneumonia. Jaypee and Eugene and their mother, Joy, confirmed during a press conference…

Labella admitted in a hospital for pneumonia — Casas

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 10/31/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Administrator Floro Casas Jr. has confirmed that Mayor Edgardo Labella has been admitted to a hospital in Cebu City on Saturday, October 30, because of pneumonia. Casas confirmed this through a…

Rama is acting mayor of Cebu City again

Dyrecka Letigio 09/01/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama is set to take the responsibilities of acting mayor again from September 2 to 7, 2021. In a memorandum order issued by Mayor Edgardo Labella, he designated…

Labella still not ready to work in office — Casas

Dyrecka Letigio 08/24/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It has been almost a week since Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella has returned to work on August 19, 2021. However, he is yet to be seen by the public and has not…

Labella to return to work on Aug 19.

Derycka C. Letigio 08/18/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella is expected to return to his office on Thursday, August 19, 2021. In a document furnished to the media, Labella has written to the Sangguniang Panglungsod informing them…

Labella prepares for return to Cebu City Hall

Dyrecka Letigio 08/11/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella may be returning to the City Hall soon. He posted an image on his Facebook page as he conducts a meeting with department heads in preparation for the…

Stop spreading rumors, pray for Mayor Labella — Cebu City administrator

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 07/23/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Administrator Floro Casas, Jr. is appealing to the public to stop spreading rumors about Mayor Edgardo Labella’s health condition. Casas said that rumors of the mayor’s untimely death were insensitive and…

Labella still recuperating but chooses to work again

Dyrecka Letigio 07/02/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella is still recuperating from his illness but has chosen to work again in the City Hall. Labella said that in the last three weeks while undergoing medical leave,…

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