Category: General

Bulacan: The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Bulacan has announced the activation of dengue fast lanes in all government hospitals across the province. According to Philippines News Agency, the advisory requires state hospitals to establish specific zones or lanes dedicated solely to the assessment and management of suspected dengue patients. These hospitals are instructed to ensure an adequate supply of necessary medical equipment and medications, including intravenous fluids and diagnostic tools, to effectively manage dengue cases. The advisory also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between hospitals and local health authorities to inform the public about the dengue fast lanes. The

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a substantial increase in cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), with 7,598 instances recorded between January 1 and February 22. According to Philippines News Agency, this figure represents nearly triple the number of cases observed during the same timeframe in 2024, which stood at 2,665. The majority of these cases, approximately 52 percent, are concentrated in regions such as Central Luzon, Mimaropa, the National Capital Region, and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The data further reveals that 56 percent, equating to 4,225 of the total cases, involve children aged four years

Venice: The Philippines made its presence felt for the first time in one of the biggest carnivals in the world with Filipino folk dances taking center stage at the Carnevale di Venezia over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippines made its debut at the Carnevale with a 30-minute performance by 36 dancers from three dance troupes that was well-received by the huge crowd gathered at Piazza San Marco in the center of Venice on Saturday. The London-based Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Company performed a mosaic of dances from various parts of the Philippines while the Filipino Community of

Manila: Ysabel Jamie Jimenez earned the Press Corps Player of the Week honors for Feb. 27 to March 1 after leading Galeries Tower to a 25-17, 25-22, 19-25, 25-19 upset of No. 3 Cignal in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals. The University of Santo Tomas product, averaging just 10 points in 11 games in the preliminary round, delivered a game-high 23 points on a 22-of-55 attacking clip to help the 10th-seeded Highrisers secure a first-ever playoff berth since joining the league in 2023. According to Philippines News Agency, it was also the Highrisers’ first win against the

Manila: The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s tourism recovery, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of strengthening the Philippine economy through increased foreign arrivals and enhanced international connectivity. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippines recorded 14,733,597 international arrivals in 2024, a strong rebound nearing the pre-pandemic figure of 17,085,097 in 2019. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said this reflects a steady recovery of the tourism sector, bringing the country closer to pre-pandemic levels despite global challenges. South Korea remained the top source of foreign arrivals, with 1,761,281 visitors, followed