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Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has activated a code white alert over the weekend for the safe and healthy observance of the Holy Week. According to Philippines News Agency, this is part of proactive measures to ensure the readiness of health facilities and personnel to respond to any potential health emergencies during this period of increased public activity. Under the code white alert which is in effect until April 20, all medical personnel, especially those in emergency rooms and critical care units, are prepared for a potential increase in patient volume due to accidents, injuries, or other health-related incidents

Manila: Defending champion National University (NU) cruised past Ateneo de Manila University, 7-2, in the UAAP Season 87 baseball tournament at Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium in Malate, Manila on Sunday. NU improved to 8-1 and moved a step closer to securing the No. 1 seed. It will aim to lock that spot when it faces De La Salle University (6-2) on April 23. According to Philippines News Agency, banking on the all-round game of pitcher Jherick Timban and reliable second stringers, the Bulldogs secured their second straight win in the second round of the preliminaries. “We gave our second stringers

Manila: University of Santo Tomas (UST) ended National University’s (NU) reign with a 3-0 sweep in the deciding match of the UAAP Season 87 women’s tennis finals at Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in Malate, Manila on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, NU, champion the previous three seasons, won Game 1 (3-1) but UST bounced back in Game 2 (3-1). UST coach Dennis Sta. Cruz expressed his satisfaction, stating, “So proud, so happy for the team.” He emphasized their strategy to secure at least two singles matches in the final game, noting that they managed to clinch three without needing

Manila: The Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent will return home Monday after its deployment to Myanmar, where it extended emergency response support following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28. Composed of 89 personnel from various government agencies and private partners, the contingent will be welcomed at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, according to a news release over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, the team is composed of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Philippine Air Force, Philippine Army, Department of Health, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Bureau of Fire Protection, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Emergency

Manila: National University downed Ateneo de Manila University, 30-28, 25-23, 25-16, Sunday to secure a twice-to-beat semifinal incentive in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. According to Philippines News Agency, Michaelo Buddin finished with 15 points (10 attacks, three blocks and two aces), eight receptions and seven digs as he led the Bulldogs rolled to their fifth straight win. NU kept the No. 2 spot with an 11-2 record, behind Far Eastern University (12-1). Team captain Leo Aringo Jr. chipped in 12 points, 11 on attacks; Jan Lanfred Abanilla had 11 points;