18+ hour, 50+ min ago   (224+ words) MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, Philippines — Cases of leptospirosis in Bulacan have surged since Aug. 15 as the province suffered widespread flooding brought by recent typhoons and the southwest monsoon. Records from the Provincial Health Office showed that 394 suspected leptospirosis cases were recorded…...

18+ hour, 50+ min ago   (314+ words) CEBU, Philippines — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Office (SAMHSO) is strengthening its advocacy efforts through orientations in barangays and schools. SAMHSO head Niño Krisbayani Dargantes said the office also plans to train teachers and parents to recognize red…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (308+ words) Philstar.com I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Genesis 9:15 On September 11, 2023—the twenty-second anniversary of the attacks against the United States—a stunning double rainbow graced the skies above New…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (190+ words) MANILA, Philippines — After failing to procure influenza vaccines last year, the Department of Health (DOH) said yesterday over three million doses of flu shots will become available in October. “For this year, we are procuring 3,054,600 doses of flu vaccines,” DOH…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (239+ words) When global wellness leaders gathered for Beyond Activ Europe 2026, the conversations shifted away from quick-fix workouts toward longevity, functional strength and integrated healthcare. What do these global developments mean for everyday health enthusiasts and local gym entrepreneurs? I sat down…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (435+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila has recorded fewer leptospirosis infections and deaths this year than in 2025, but the disease remains a serious threat after repeated flooding, with nine cities breaching epidemic thresholds and most confirmed cases linked to flood exposure. The…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (142+ words) SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Philippines — As a majority of areas in Central Luzon are still submerged in floodwaters, health authorities have recorded 435 cases of leptospirosis in the region since last month. The Department of Health (DOH)-Central Luzon reported that most…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (468+ words) Two disasters have riveted the Filipino consciousness lately. The first was at Ateneo de Zamboanga University on Aug. 18. A student shooter shot and killed a Grade 10 student, wounded another, then turned the gun on himself. The shooting is blamed on…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (344+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Sophia Laforteza, leader of global girl group Katseye, is doing fine amid a brief hiatus from the pop act, shares the singer's mother and theater actress Carla Guevara-Laforteza. Carla spoke to Vogue Philippines ahead of her next stage…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (328+ words) MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine startups are among the companies considered the next big thing in Asia-Pacific. Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch list, which spotlights small companies and startups on the rise across the region, has included Filipino startups Clouted and OneLot…...