Health

[ad_1] Manila, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte accepted the resignation of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President and CEO Ricardo Morales, Malacañang said Thursday. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque confirmed the development, adding that the president has yet to find a replacement. “Names are already being considered, but the president is …

[ad_1] Eligible travelers must comply with mutually agreed terms and public health measures in force in both countries. EPA-EFE, LIM YAOHUI via The Straits Times / Asia News Network SINGAPORE – Singapore and South Korea have concluded a fast track agreement that will allow essential commercial and official travel between …

[ad_1] CERÁMICA VIGANA The city of Vigan in Ilocos Sur is not only famous for its cobbled streets and mansions from the Spanish period, but also for its “burnay” (clay jars) made by local artisans. Vigan, one ofthe most popular destinations in northern Luzon, it has become a “ghost town” …

[ad_1] MANILA – The Philippines’ unemployment rate jumped 10 percent in July as closures aimed at slowing the spread of the virus forced many businesses to close and reduce the number of workers. This translates to 4.6 million unemployed Filipinos, 2.2 million more compared to 2.4 million in July 2019, …

[ad_1] Many countries around the world are experiencing a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, with the total number of cases globally reaching more than 25.86 million. Face masks have become one of the most effective means of combating the spread of the virus, especially when used in combination with regular …

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: General view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, September 30, 2014. REUTERS / Tami Chappell / File Photo PROVIDENCE, RI – The federal government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to be ready for distribution by November …

[ad_1] Many countries around the world are experiencing a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases, with the total number of cases globally reaching more than 25.86 million. Face masks have become one of the most effective means of combating the spread of the virus, especially when used in combination with regular …

[ad_1] (CNN) – Women who color their hair at home are unlikely to be at increased risk of cancer, according to the findings of a new study published Wednesday. Researchers have been looking at a possible connection between hair dye and certain types of cancer for years, but while the …

[ad_1] Compared to cakes and other baked goods, ice cream is much more suited to quirky flavors. This has been proven time and again by homegrown brands, who have created frozen versions of, say, cheesy mamon, rehearsed, and even mangga’t bagoong. Our ice cream makers have once again flexed their …

[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies in the House of Representatives are ready to grant him emergency powers to tackle corruption at Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) amid doubts about the state insurer’s ability to fund vital health care services during the coronavirus pandemic. The chairman of the …