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Politics

ABANTE URGES HOUSE TO OK SENIORS’ HOSPITAL BILL

Staunch senior citizens welfare advocate Deputy Speaker Benny Abante, Jr. called on the House of Representatives to pass the measure establishing the National Geriatric Health and Research Institute (NGHRI), and stressed on  Wednesday that the NGHRI would “provide our lolos and lolas with the medical care they  need––medical care they have earned, medical care they […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

ORAL HYGIENE: TAKE CARE OF YOUR SMILE

You’re never truly dressed without a smile. Oral hygiene is something that is often overlooked and taken for granted. Dental hygiene is usually associated as being purely for aesthetics and physical appearance. But good oral health is part of our overall well-being. It can affect how we speak, our ability to eat and can even […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

STOP THE SNEEZE: WAYS TO REDUCE ALLERGIES

Airborne allergens, insect stings, or ingested food or medication triggers allergies. For airborne allergens, the common triggers are usually the concentration of pollen, dust or dander in a given space. Exposure to these allergens can trigger mild to severe sneezing, coughing, allergic asthma, and even headaches and inflamed eyes.  Airborne allergens are common substances that […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

NEW YEAR, BETTER ME: BUILDING HEALTHIER HABITS

Starting the new year often includes making new year resolutions, planning the year ahead, and aiming for a better year than the last. With goals as a main core of resolutions, this can sometimes cause unnecessary pressure and stress. It may be best to dig deeper and ask why you want those goals in the […]

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Government

NOGRALES: DUTERTE SIGNS EO REGULATING DRUG PRICES

Acting Presidential Spokesperson and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Wednesday announced that President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order (EO) that would regulate the prices of drugs and medicines used to address the leading causes of morbidity in the country. “This is part of efforts to improve access to affordable, quality medicines and reduce […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

HERBS & MEDICINE: THE MAGIC OF PLANTS

“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need…” — Mahatma Gandhi One of the greatest things about being alive is having the opportunity to experience nature. Lying down on the grass, under a shade, and listening to running water could be the most relaxing experience. Being one with nature is grounding in itself that it […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

OATMEAL BENEFITS AND COMBINATIONS

Did you know that having oats every day can help decrease your total cholesterol level? There are very few grains that are more nutritious than oats. Oats are gluten-free and a good source of vital nutrients. You can use oats to make oatmeal, granola bars, or cookies. Oats are even used as substitutes for wheat […]

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Hobbies & Advocacies

UST UNESCO CLUB TACKLES HEALTH, CHILD WELFARE

Magnifying narratives, provoking consciousness, and fostering unity amongst peace, have become pivotal objectives for Say Peace! UST UNESCO Club’s (UUC) official podcast for the academic year 2021-2022. In this campaign, UUC has decided to team up with experts in the field of medicine, politics, the environment, and more to produce a series of seven podcast […]

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Politics

STRICT PROTOCOLS IN FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES URGED

While Senator Win Gatchalian hailed the start of the pilot run for limited face-to-face classes in basic education, he emphasized the need to ensure that mitigation measures are strictly enforced to prevent COVID-19 transmission in schools. Gatchalian cited the importance of maintaining well-ventilated spaces and adequate facilities for water, sanitation, and hygiene. “Local government units […]

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Politics

‘DOKTOR PARA SA BAYAN’ GETS P2.6B IN 2022 BUDGET

Funding for medical scholarships will be boosted to about P2.6 billion in 2022, as the Doktor Para sa Bayan Act, which aims to produce thousands of physicians, goes on full blast, the law’s principal sponsor, Senator Joel Villanueva, said. Villanueva said the P2.6 billion will be distributed to state universities offering a doctor of medicine […]