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The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday responded to circulating social media posts claiming a new health crisis in China, reassuring the public that these reports are not backed by reliable sources. The posts in question have been spreading alarming news about a supposed epidemic in China, allegedly involving risingContinue Reading
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has made a significant move by reorganizing the National Security Council (NSC), removing the Vice President and former presidents from its composition. The changes come with the issuance of Executive Order No. 81, aimed at bolstering the NSC’s ability to adapt to evolving national and globalContinue Reading
Norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, is making its presence felt across parts of the United States this winter, with cases on the rise, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During the week of December 5, the CDC recorded 91 outbreaks of norovirus,Continue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — The Cotabato City government faces an uncertain future for its planned commerce and trade initiatives in its 37 barangays as the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) continues to withhold approval of its proposed 2025 operational budget. Mayor Mohammad Bruce Matabalao sounded the alarm during a dialogue with reporters atContinue Reading
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world, China is facing a new viral threat—Human 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
US President-elect Donald Trump has stunned the world by emerging as a fervent advocate for bitcoin and cryptocurrency, igniting both excitement and controversy on the global stage. Over the past year, Trump’s embrace of crypto has driven extraordinary investments in bitcoin, sparking both high hopes and stern warnings from criticsContinue 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 province’s 8.6% growth in 2022, it still outpaces its regional neighbors, with Zamboanga del SurContinue Reading
