Organ donation saves lives, but Filipinos remain averse to idea
Even when a patient has already signified prior intent to donate, it can be a struggle to convince those they leave behind to honor the wishes of the deceased.
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Tropical storm Nalgae deaths rise to 101; over 2 million affected in Philippines
So far, 158 cities and towns have declared a state of calamity. with an estimated P1.174 million damage to agriculture over the country.
New Miss Universe owner bares plans for pageant with focus on ‘sustainable business development’
The historic deal has also made Anne Jakrajutatip the first non-American and first woman to own the organization.
357 Philippine inmates released after service of sentence, parole
The release coincided with the celebration of the 28th National Correctional Consciousness Week, an annual event during the last week of October.
As with Ukraine, a coalition should pressure Myanmar’s junta: UN expert
The UN Security Council has long been split on Myanmar, with diplomats saying China and Russia would likely shield the junta from strong action.
68 hurt as another earthquake hits Northern Luzon
Initial reports showed that about 100 houses in Abra and Ilocos Norte were damaged by the quake.
Marcos to order voluntary face mask use while indoors: Department of Tourism exec
However, using face masks will remain required in public transportation, medical transportation, and medical facilities.
Maternal, birth care: When life, death are decided by economic status
While direct obstetric deaths fell to 1,055 in 2021 from 1,519 in 2020, an increase in maternal deaths was seen in the first six months of 2022 compared to the same period last…
PH among top phishing email targets in Southeast Asia
The cases come amid a boom in e-commerce platforms for beauty, electronics, and fashion, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said.
Philippine Embassy chef wins top prize in ’22 US Embassy Chef Challenge
37 embassy chefs from around the world showcased the unique flavours of their countries in the competition, where the Filipino dish was voted the favourite.