Health

Kanlaon ashfall strikes 2 with respiratory illness in Cebu

Cebu Province has recorded two cases of respiratory illness linked to ashfall from the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, although both patients were treated as outpatients and have recovered, Provincial Health Officer II Dr. Shelia C. Faciol…

Back from medical leave after three months, OpenAI's CEO of Applications steps down

Fidji Simo is transitioning from her full-time role at OpenAI to an advisory position. This decision follows a medical leave taken for a chronic illness exacerbation. She realized her recovery requires more time and focus than initially…

Quebec is extending its e-scooter pilot project. Doctors warn the rules leave children at risk

The Quebec government has extended its e-scooter pilot to 2028, despite warnings from doctors who say the rules don't go far enough to protect children from serious injuries.

Home Credit employees rally to rebuild a school in typhoon-hit Catanduanes

Reinforcing our commitment to drive meaningful impact through community service, Home Credit Philippines partnered with international disaster relief non-profit organizations All Hands & Hearts and Happy Hearts Czech to rebuild and…

Why that colourful cloth on hotel beds is more useful than you think

Hotel bed runners add color and texture, enhancing the room's visual appeal and brand identity. These fabrics provide a designated spot for luggage, protecting the main bedding from dirt. Housekeeping benefits as runners are easier and…

Clark agencies remit ₱3B to national treasury

Clark FREEPORT—Two state agencies tasked with converting this former American military base into economic zones have remitted dividends to the national treasury, which, combined, amounted to about P3 billion. The ₱2.597-billion…

Maharashtra FDA flags skin lightening creams with mercury, lead: How these damage your kidneys and brain

CIDG: Marcoleta requests visits from Sara Duterte, Robin Padilla

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta was allowed only two visitors at the Philippine National Police General Hospital (PNPGH) upon his request, the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said…

Cebu ashfall: Experts warn vs health risks, contaminated water

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the ashfall from the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon reaching several parts of Cebu, health and environmental officials are reminding residents that the hazards do not end once the ash settles. Experts said volcanic…

Justice grills PNP: Why allow Marcoleta visitors if he needs isolation?

MANILA, Philippines — A Sandiganbayan justice on Friday questioned why police allowed visitors for Senator Rodante Marcoleta, despite medical findings that the lawmaker requires isolation due to mild pneumonia. The senator’s confinement at…

Afternoon Update: Telstra CEO ‘deeply sorry’; Derryn Hinch dies; and sailing a 10th-century Viking boat

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here , and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter . Good afternoon. Telstra’s CEO, Vicki Brady, has fronted the media after cutting short an overseas…

Teodoro tells DOH chief to examine Chinese scholars behind Batanes claim

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday mocked Chinese scholars’ claim over Batanes, joking that Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa should examine those behind the assertion because it defies international law…