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(Eagle News) — On May 9, 2022, the first national and local elections in the country that will happen amid the Covid-19 pandemic, begins. Here are the steps to follow for voters who will troop to the polls to exercise their right to vote. It would help for the voter to check his precinct number before going to the voting center, by checking the Commission on Elections’ precinct finder (See link here: https://voterverifier.comelec.gov.ph/voter_precinct) Click […]
Ready to let your creativity flow? What better month to do it than in February, the National Arts month! This year, the theme is “Ani ng Sining, Alab ng Sining (Harvest of the Arts, Flame of Art).”
QUEZON City, Philippines – According to Department of Health (DOH), Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is among the top killers in th Philippines, causing more than half of all deaths annually. This disease which is manifested primarily as heart attacks and strokes are caused by smoking, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol. That is why the government exerts its full effort to raise people’s awareness about this serious health problem, thus declaring the […]
A child is an important asset of the nation, that is why the government exerts full efforts to promote children’s welfare and enhance their opportunities for a happy life. There is even a week dedicated to celebrating the rights and responsibilities of children. Late President Diosdado Macapagal made this the fourth week of January of every year pursuant to Proclamation No. 190.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Piles of trash in most cities in Metro Manila welcomed the start of the year, on the first day of January which ironically is considered as Zero Waste Month. According to waste and toxics watchdog Eco Waste Coalition, the trash found in the streets early this year comprised of food waste, paper packaging and plastic containers, remnants of firecrackers and fireworks, and household discards such as busted lamps, blankets and other […]
Rizal Day is a Philippine national holiday commemorating the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal, a patriot, martyr, and our Philippine National Hero. December 30 of every year marks the death anniversary of Dr. Rizal. During this month different activities were done in recognition to his martyrdom. In December 1898, two years after the death of Dr. Jose Rizal, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo issued a decree declaring December 30 as “Rizal Day” and a “national […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – What was supposed to be a cure for dengue turned out to be a cause for alarm. The Department of Health (DOH) has suspended its first dengue immunization program following the announcement of Sanofi Pasteur, a French pharmaceutical company, on November 29, about the risks associated with their dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia. According to Sanofi, their six years of clinical data analysis revealed that Dengvaxia is not guaranteed to prevent dengue and […]
Though it is rare, tsunami is one of the most destructive natural disasters in the world which can kill thousands of lives in just a spur of the moment. The deadliest tsunami in history happened on December 26, 2004 in Indonesia when the 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck the coast of Sumatra with an estimated depth of 30 kilometers and height of 50 meters, reaching 5 km inland. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the […]
Last October 23, 2017, the Division of Vascular Medicine, of the Philippine Medical Center conducted a media and lay forum entitled “Ugat ng Buhay” The forum aims to spread awareness and information regarding aortic diseases. Also known as “vascular emergencies”, 3% out of 100, 000 persons die because of aortic diseases. About 1% of deaths related to cardiovascular disorders is because of these vascular emergencies. It is the number one cause of death in the […]
On September 26, 1997, former President Fidel V. Ramos signed the Proclamation No. 1098 which declared the month of October and the year after as the “Consumer Welfare Month” to protect the public against unreasonable price increases or fraudulent practices in the market. This year’s celebration highlights the theme, “Consumer Rights in the Digital Age.” According to Department of Industry- Consumer Protection Group (DTI-CPG), Undersecretary Atty. Teodoro C. Pascua, “The advent of technology has opened […]
