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Police: No contact yet with dozens of co-passengers of 2 nCoV patients in PH

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Updated as of Feb 08 07:22 PM

Dozens of passengers on the same flights as two Chinese citizens found positive for the novel coronavirus in the Philippines could not be reached, a CIDG officer said Saturday. Read more »

Virus 'infodemic': DOH urges Pinoys not to spread fake news on coronavirus

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Updated as of Jan 27 03:25 PM

Health Secretary Francisco Duque on Monday urged the public not to spread misinformation on the new coronavirus, which has claimed at least 80 lives and infected thousands. Read more »

Child who tested positive for coronavirus shows 'good sign of recovery': DOH

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Posted at Jan 22 03:27 PM

The child from China who tested positive for a non-specific coronavirus while in the Philippines is showing good signs of recovery, Health Secretary Francisco Duque said Wednesday.   Read more »

Ex-labor exec calls for 'safer, rights-based markets' for OFWs

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Posted at Jan 18 06:02 PM

MANILA - The Philippine government should find other market options for Filipino workers who are going to be affected by the total deployment ban in Kuwait. Read more »

Ex-labor official calls for better protection, monitoring of OFWs after Pinay death in Kuwait

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Updated as of Jan 07 01:44 PM

MANILA - An advocate of Filipino migrant workers (OFWs) on Saturday called for a strengthened monitoring and protection mechanism following the death domestic worker Jeanelyn Villavende in the hands of her employer in Kuwait.   Read more »

Tisoy prompts power cuts as it batters Tagaytay City, other parts of Cavite

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Updated as of Dec 03 01:26 PM

Power supply was temporarily cut off in parts of Cavite, including tourist enclave Tagaytay City, as typhoon Tisoy battered the province, Tuesday noon. Read more »

PHISGOC: SEA Games cauldron lighting ‘real,’ up to production to discuss details

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Updated as of Dec 01 02:45 PM

SEA Games organizers said Sunday the lighting of the cauldron at New Clark City was "real", even as they sidestepped claims that it was not live but pre-recorded.  Read more »

Health chief supports ban on vaping

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Updated as of Nov 20 04:03 PM

MANILA - Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Wednesday expressed his full support to President Rodrigo Duterte's order to ban vaping and vaping products. Read more »

Philippines' Health chief backs e-cigarette regulation over total ban on vape

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Updated as of Nov 16 03:14 PM

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Saturday said he would support measures that would regulate the use of e-cigarettes instead of policies that would ban the products. Read more »

Findings on PH's first vaping-related injury 'not conclusive', DOH chief Duque says

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Posted at Nov 16 02:40 PM

Findings that a teenage Filipina obtained vaping-related injuries are "not conclusive," Health Sec. Francisco Duque III said Saturday, noting that the patient needs to undergo more tests to rule out other possible causes of her condition. Read more »

Fil-Am mom says school shooting 'nerve-racking' incident

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Posted at Nov 15 05:23 PM

MANILA - The school shooting that left two students dead in Santa Clarita, California Thursday has parents raising concerns about the safety of their children. Read more »

No foul play in pool death of PMA cadet

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Updated as of Nov 09 02:20 PM

MANILA - The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) on Saturday discounted the possibility of foul play in the death of one of its cadets during a swimming session exercise. Read more »

35th ASEAN Summit formally opens in Thailand

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Posted at Nov 03 01:24 PM

The 35th ASEAN Summit and related summits formally opened Sunday in Thailand.  Read more »

5 Pinoys hurt in Taiwan bridge collapse

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Updated as of Oct 01 06:30 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - Five Filipinos sustained minor injuries after a bridge collapsed into a harbor in northeastern Taiwan on Tuesday, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said, citing local authorities. Read more »

Pinoys should focus on prevention over curing diseases: expert

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Updated as of Sep 29 11:03 PM

An infection specialist believes Filipinos should focus more on prevention rather than curing diseases as the country grapples with several outbreaks. Read more »

Immigration bureau cracks down on illegal foreign workers

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Updated as of Sep 22 07:07 PM

The immigration bureau on Sunday said it would launch a program that will closely monitor overstaying foreign nationals amid a rise of illegal foreign workers in the country.   Read more »

'Ball is in PH court': Gov't urged to raise arbitral win again after China's rejection

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Updated as of Sep 01 03:10 PM

The Philippine government must raise its arbitral win against China if it plans to keep its word to protect the country's maritime rights in the disputed South China Sea, a maritime law expert said Sunday. Read more »

'Liar, namedropper': Guanzon belies Cardema's extortion claims

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Updated as of Aug 19 02:38 PM

Guanzon also denied Cardema's extortion claim and challenged him to make public his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth as she will do the same. Read more »

Military seeks tougher anti-terror law, supports criminalizing subversion

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Updated as of Aug 15 03:23 PM

The military said Thursday it supports government's proposal to amend the Human Security Act and the revival of the anti-subversion law. Read more »

Infectious diseases expert in favor of lifting of Dengvaxia ban

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Posted at Aug 04 03:47 PM

A doctor on Sunday said he was in favor of lifting government's ban on controversial vaccine Dengvaxia following the increasing number of dengue cases in several regions. Read more »