With over 200 average deaths yearly, Philippines far from rabies-free status
According to the US CDC, while rabies is a 100 per cent preventable disease, almost 60,000 people die from it all over the world yearly.
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Marcos cites luck, gov’t preparedness for minimal damage, casualties after typhoon
The chief executive noted that early preparation for calamities would be the approach that the government will take all the time.
Visit the south and see its discovered, yet undisturbed beauty
From the get-go, visitors are treated to a breath of fresh air down south.
Philippines sea level rising 3 times faster than world average: Expert
The Philippines has one of the world’s longest coastlines, stretching more than 36,000 kilometers.
Marcos says Philippines looks to US for ‘maintaining peace’ in South-east Asia
Marcos also said the Philippines’ primary consideration and guiding principle in its foreign policy is to “encourage peace.”
Bongbong Marcos, Japan PM Kishida reinforce Philippines – Japan ties in New York meeting
The leaders tackled maritime security, maritime domain awareness, maritime law enforcement capacities, and peace in Mindanao during the meeting.
Dirty water prompts Cebu government to ban swimming off Cordova town
The Department of Health earlier warned that swimming in waters with high fecal coliform bacteria levels can lead to various diseases, such as typhoid fever, hepatitis,…
Philippine health department stresses fossil fuel impact on public health
According to a spokesperson, the Philippines has been seeing the rise of respiratory illnesses due to air pollution, of which fossil fuel is a major contributor.
PNP claims bloodless anti-drug operations in September
However, citing several news reports, a research project tracked two men who were killed by the authorities — William Dionisio, 38, and Hideki Hernando, 27.
Marcos asks for UN support of Philippines bid in Security Council
It was in January 2004 when the Philippines last assumed one of the seats in the UN Security Council for the term 2004-2005.