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No defective condoms here – DOH

The Department of Health (DOH) yesterday affirmed that condoms in the country are free from defects.

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Leptospirosis cases up in the Metro

The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a 247% rise in leptospirosis cases in Metro Manila, with 583 reported cases from January to November this year, compared to 168 cases last year.

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Leptospirosis cases surge in Metro Manila

Water-borne leptospirosis cases in Metro Manila surged this month compared to last year due to recent typhoons that caused flooding in the region, reported the Department of Health (DOH).

In a report from the Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) as shared by DOH-NCR director D...

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FASAP moves for SC to recall reversal

The Flight Attendants and Stewards Associations of the Philippines (FASAP) asked the highest court of the land on Monday to reinstate their September 7 decision in favor of 1,400 Philippine Airlines (PAL) cabin crew members that went on strike in 1998.

FASAP files MR

FASAP maintains in...

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Catholic Group: "sex-starved tourists” prefer the Philippines

The director of Human Life Internation (HLI)-Pilipinas, a faith-based organization, said he believes the Philippines has become a favored destination for male tourists seeking commercial sex.

CBCP News reported that HLI-Pilipinas director Rene Bullecer, a medical doctor and expert ...

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New, stronger bird flu strain in Asia; DOH says PHL still free from virus

The United Nations (UN) has warned of a new strain of avian (bird flu) influenza virus, H5N1- 2.3.2.1, which is spreading in Asia and is said to be resist a nt to the existing vaccine being used against the virus.

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Protests vs. health budget cut set

Health workers are set to launch massive protest actions budget cut in public health care.

On August 24, Kilos Bayan para sa Kalusugan will lead protest at the the Department of Health (DOH) to oppose the 2012 health budget that reveals the “government's policy of neglect out of the...

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