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Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world, China is facing a new viral threatโHuman Metapneumovirus (HMPV). This rapidly spreading pathogen is causing flu-like symptoms eerily reminiscent of COVID-19, igniting fears of another health crisis. Social media is awash with reports and videos depicting crowded hospitals and overburdened crematoriums,Continue Reading
Zamboanga Sibugay has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in the Zamboanga Peninsula, clocking a 6% growth rate in 2023, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). While this performance is a slight dip from the provinceโs 8.6% growth in 2022, it still outpaces its regional neighbors, with Zamboanga del SurContinue Reading
Philippine elections are more than just a processโtheyโre a reflection of who we are as a nation. In a country where 99% of the 114-million population owns a smartphone, and 7 out of 10 use the internet via mobile phones, our digital habits have redefined the political landscape. Our collectiveContinue Reading
Government agency’s personnel released a green sea turtle, an endangered species, back into the wild in Zamboanga del Norte. This successful wildlife rescue effort highlights the ongoing commitment of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to protecting the Philippinesโ natural heritage. The release took place at a resortContinue Reading
One of the overlooked truths about Jesusโ life is that he came from an “imperfect family tree.” Itโs a fact that not only deepens our understanding of his humanity but also offers hope to anyone grappling with their own familyโs imperfections. This realization dawned to Peter Wehner during a sermonContinue Reading
It becomes increasingly evident that the current pension program in place to support the welfare of our senior citizens are falling short. For many elderly Filipinos, the transition into retirement brings with it not just a loss of income but also a looming sense of insecurity. While the Social SecurityContinue Reading
Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa announced the signing of a new Department of Health (DOH) administrative order (AO) that simplifies access to discounts on medicines for seniors. DOH AO No. 2024-0017 eliminates the long-standing requirement for senior citizens to present a purchase booklet at drugstores. Previously, this booklet had toContinue Reading
