After feeding ourselves with all the holiday delights, it only seemed right that we nourished our souls with fellowship, lessons and Bible verses. Instead of a warm-up question, one member asked where things were regarding dengue and the vaccine that they had heard about.
I casually replied that the cases piled up in 2024 but the DOH downplayed an "outbreak" and a new count will surely begin in 2025. As for the dengue vaccine, it continues to languish in the bureaucratic dungeons of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for 18 months, where it underwent a review from a panel of experts and inexplicably has reportedly been passed on to another group for even more review.
My friend shook his head in dismay and shared that last Christmas, the 11-year-old nephew of his boss landed in the hospital on Christmas Day with dengue and died on Dec. 26 after attempts to resuscitate the boy failed. Not only was the death so swift and tragic but also shocking, because as the ER team attempted to resuscitate the boy, blood oozed from his nose, etc.
While all of that was going on, the Department of Health was busy counting down the number of individuals who lost fingers or sustained burns as a result of illegally lighting up firecrackers. Reporting stats and limp-wristed appeals not to use firecrackers will never match the work and legacy of the incomparable secretary/senator Juan Flavier.
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WHAT ABOUT COFFEE IS WAKE-UP WORTHY
Nestled in a side street off Katipunan, across both Ateneo and Miriam College, is G Park, a new coffee destination for those who live, study, or work in the area.
JAPAN'S CLOUD-LIKE MOCHI EMPIRE BRINGS ITS ROYAL HERITAGE TO MANILA
From Tokyo to Hong Kong, Seoul to Sydney, crowds gather daily outside Warabimochi Kamakura's sleek storefronts.
NEW YEAR, NEW BOD: 5 TIPS TO ACHIEVE YOUR FITNESS GOALS
The new year is the perfect time to reset, refocus, and recharge your health goals.
The Art Of Cognac At The Whisky Library
Indulge in an extraordinary experience with one of France's most renowned cognac houses at Newport World Resorts for this year's first masterclass.
PANCIT 101: OODLES OF NOODLES
Off the main highway leading to Batac is an alley that draws students from the Mariano Marcos State University into a carinderia hidden this side of Ilocos Norte.
STATE OF QATAR CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY AT SHANGRI-LA BGC
The State of Qatar recently celebrated its National Day at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La, Bonifacio Global City with a reception attended by a large number of dignitaries and guests, including Philippine government officials and members of the diplomatic corps.
Hope for the new year
I'd like to carry with me a message of hope at the start of this new year 2025.
The Future Is Bright For FranSeth
Both Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin were nominated for their portrayals in Regal Entertainment's \"My Future You,\" as Lex and Karen—two young people who connect despite living in different timelines (15 years apart to be exact). Seth, in particular, went on to win the Breakthrough Performance Award for pulling off practically two versions of his character. It would be a waste not to see FranSeth in a followup project soon.
JERICHO, JANINE OPEN UP ABOUT THEIR 'UNEXPECTED, LIGHT' RELATIONSHIP
JERICHO ROSALES AND JANINE GUTIERREZ SPENT Christmas and New Year celebrations together, and they were able to meet each other's families.
A rundown of fashion moments at the 2025 Golden Globes
The 2025 Golden Globes red carpet was everything we hoped it would be and more.
