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LAOAG: The Ilocos Norte Provincial Nutrition Action Office (PNAO) is holding its first ‘biggest loser’ challenge from July to November to prevent lifestyle diseases, particularly among overweight and obese children and adults.

Provincial nutrition ac…

MANILA: Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Tuesday said he is deeply honored and grateful to gain President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s trust by appointing him as new secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).

Angara promised to work with al…

LEGAZPI: The Department of Health-Center for Health Development in Bicol (DOH CHD-5) reported a high treatment success rate for tuberculosis (TB) cases for the first quarter of 2024.

During Tuesday’s “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” briefing held at Bic…

National Assembly Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh and a delegation of NA deputies of Ninh Binh met with voters in the northern province’s Yen Mo and Gia Vien districts on July 2, following the conclusion of the 15th NA’s 7th session.

Source: Vietn…

MANILA: The Tondo Medical Center (TMC) was the recipient of the Gold Trailblazer Award for the second time, recognized by the Institute for Solidarity in Asia for its commitment to excellent healthcare delivery.

Dr. Jeffrey Castillo, chair of TMC’s O…

MANILA: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it is now investigating allegations of evidence planting by police officers during an anti-drug operation in Iloilo province.

The operation, which was caught on video, took place in Baranga…