DOH notes rise in flu, dengue cases in January

MANILA: Eastern Visayas recorded an increase in cases of influenza-like illnesses and dengue fever in January, prompting the Department of Health (DOH) to remind the public to observe preventive measures.

DOH 8 (Eastern Visayas) information officer J…

MisOr food drying tech is first in Mindanao

CAGAYAN DE ORO: The provincial government of Misamis Oriental has collaborated with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to adopt food-drying technology, a first in Mindanao.

In a statement on Tuesday, DOST 10 (Northern Mindanao) Director,…

ECC restores 3-year prescriptive period for filing of claims

MANILA: The Employees’ Compensation Commission (ECC) has restored the three-year prescriptive period to file Employees’ Compensation (EC) claims.

Based on ECC Board Resolution 24-01-02 made public Tuesday, the prescriptive period for all EC claims ap…

DA updates farmer’s registry to improve projects, interventions

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said it is updating its electronic database of farmers and fisherfolk who are estimated to be around 10 million.

In a news release, DA Undersecretary for Operations Roger Navarro said the agency h…

Search for ‘perfect wind’ continues in Iloilo’s Paraw Regatta Festival

ILOILO: Sailing enthusiasts are invited to take part in the 51st Paraw Regatta Festival, a cultural celebration of the oldest traditional craft event in Asia and the largest sailing event in the Philippines, paying tribute to Ilonggos’ seafaring skill…

5.6K ARBs in south Negros validated to get loan condonation

BACOLOD: Some 5,607 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) under the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Negros Occidental 2 (South) are validated to receive the certificate of condonation and release of mortgage (CoCRoM) under the Republic Act 11953 or…

Health expert: Lifestyle change effective way to prevent cancer

ILOILO: A lifestyle change, including a plant-based diet and being physically active, is the cheapest, most practical and effective way to prevent cancer and other lifestyle-related diseases, a health expert said Tuesday.

‘Plant-based diet is not nec…