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Unmasking the Philippines' first COVID-19 warriors

Raphael Bosano, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 16 12:55 AM

The battle against COVID-19 in the Philippines began quite early with two doctors being among the first soldiers. Read more »

DepEd, aminadong hirap kumuha ng guidance counselor

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 02:43 PM

Aminado rin ang DepEd na hirap silang kumuha ng guidance counselor dahil sa mababang sahod. Read more »

WHO warns of worse secondary health crisis in quake zone

Robin Millard, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 09 04:33 AM

The World Health Organization said there was a race against time to save lives -- and then ensure survivors stay alive in the dire circumstances. Read more »

DepEd: Mental health crisis sa mga paaralan, kailangang tugunan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 02 02:14 AM

Aminado ang isang opisyal ng Department of Education na may mental health crisis sa mga paaralan ngayon sa bansa. Read more »

WHO eyes end to COVID and Mpox emergencies in 2023

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 15 03:52 AM

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said one of the chief lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic was that countries had to respond quickly to surprise outbreaks. Read more »

G20 ministers launch billion-dollar pandemic fund

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 13 04:17 PM

G20 health and finance ministers launched a $1.4-billion fund Sunday to tackle the next global pandemic. Read more »

Vilma Santos battles ‘long COVID’ complications

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 02 07:31 PM

Veteran actress Vilma Santos revealed that she tested positive for COVID-19 despite observing strict measures to avoid contracting the virus. Read more »

Could melting glaciers cause future pandemics?

Clare Roth, Deutsche Welle
Posted at Oct 23 08:47 AM

Glacial runoff is likely causing 'viral spillover' events in high Arctic lakes, researchers have found in a new study. But thankfully, the chances that this might cause a pandemic are very low. Read more »

'Disinfect to Protect Mission' donates over P44-M

Lysol
Posted at Dec 10 01:49 PM

Partnering with the OVP, the PRC, LGUs, and other organizations, Lysol furthered its goal of helping protect vulnerable communities. Read more »

Don't miss your check-ups, reminds a healthcare company

GSK Philippines
Posted at Nov 08 10:31 AM

GSK underscores the importance of seeking medical attention during a health crisis. Read more »

Martial law not needed in solving pandemic, other crises: Robredo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 10:25 PM

Robredo said the Philippines needs to declare an 'education crisis' due to its bad standing on literacy among countries. Read more »

PH urged to tap private financing for climate response

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 08:58 PM

The Philippines should tap the private sector and urge developed nations to fund the country's response to the climate crisis, several groups said on Thursday. Read more »

Myanmar: ’The situation could become critical in weeks’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 18 09:25 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar is an emergency that is unfolding swiftly, and is much, much worse than what we know at the moment.  Read more »

In Myanmar, COVID-19 disaster adds to a confluence of crises

Johanna Son and Ko Thet Paing*, Reporting ASEAN
Posted at Jul 16 07:28 PM

Hospitals and quarantine areas are having to turn away patients, including those who need to be on oxygen support or ventilators. Ambulances queue up outside the Yangon general hospital, yet another sign of the crumbling health system nearly six months after the military took power in a Feb 1 coup. Read more »

Ayala Group says providing aid to 3 public hospitals

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 06:47 PM

The Ayala Group said Monday it is providing aid to 3 public hospitals through its BrigadangAyala program.  Read more »

Effective implementation of Mandanas Ruling to help PH recovery: World Bank

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 10 09:01 PM

The World Bank said the Ruling has the potential to improve government services across the country while ensuring a more stable and inclusive recovery from the health crisis. Read more »

3rd wave of COVID-19 crisis in PH as cases rise in Visayas, Mindanao? No, says DOH

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 31 02:21 PM

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday denied that the Philippines is experiencing a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic even as more people in the Visayas and Mindanao have contracted the disease. Read more »

Destination Dubai: Jets in demand to escape India COVID-19 horror

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 29 04:24 PM

Indians from the millions-strong expat community in the UAE, stranded in their homeland during a catastrophic coronavirus surge, are swamping private jet operators with requests to whisk them back to safety. Read more »

Meralco sees better sales in 2021 despite pandemic

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 10:21 PM

MANILA – The Philippines' biggest power distributor, Meralco, expects its performance to improve to near pre-pandemic levels in 2021 as it sees recovery across its different business segments. Read more »

Ayala Land sets P88-billion capex, to launch P100 billion worth of residential projects

Bruce Rodriguez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 21 05:33 PM

Ayala Land said Wednesday it has set an P88 billion in capital expenditures this year and will launch its P100-billion worth of residential projects. Read more »