DOH Debunks Claims of Int'l Health Concern
The Philippine Star|January 04, 2025
The Department of Health (DOH) has dismissed reports circulating on social media about an alleged international health concern.
RHODINA VILLANUEVA

Hospitals and crematories in China are allegedly being overwhelmed by cases of influenza A, human metapneumovirus, mycoplasma pneumoniae and COVID-19.

Reliable sources currently do not support posts being shared online, the DOH said.

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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January 04, 2025 من The Philippine Star.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

المزيد من القصص من THE PHILIPPINE STAR مشاهدة الكل
The Philippine Star

Sales of private label food, beverages to hit $900 M

The country's sales of private label products in the food and beverage sector are expected to hit nearly $900 million this year, driven by Filipinos' growing demand for such brands, according to an international agency.

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January 22, 2025
IPO proceeds to fund lending, global expansion - GCash
The Philippine Star

IPO proceeds to fund lending, global expansion - GCash

E-wallet giant GCash will spend the proceeds from its initial public offering (IPO) on expanding the lending business and speeding up international growth, its top executive said.

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January 22, 2025
The Philippine Star

Senate OKs three-year fixed term for PCG chief

The Senate has approved a proposed measure seeking a three-year fixed term for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant.

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January 22, 2025
Retail price growth in NCR picks up in December
The Philippine Star

Retail price growth in NCR picks up in December

Retail price growth of goods in Metro Manila rose in December 2024 from the previous month due mainly to the slower decline in fuel prices, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

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January 22, 2025
Let's talk about sex
The Philippine Star

Let's talk about sex

In certain private schools, sex education is provided in fourth grade. The lessons are timed to coincide with mass circumcision for the boys, which the schools sponsor for free. The event gives teachers an opportunity to explain the male and female anatomy, the reproductive system and how babies are made.

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January 22, 2025
The Philippine Star

5 Fearless Auto Industry Forecasts for 2025

Barely a week has gone by, and it looks like 2025 is shaping up to be a solid year for the Philippine automotive industry.

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January 22, 2025
The Philippine Star

BBM looks forward to working closely with POTUS

President Marcos joined other world leaders in congratulating US President Donald Trump on his inauguration, saying he is looking forward to working closely with the Trump administration, particularly in maintaining stability and economic prosperity in the region.

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January 22, 2025
RENEWAL AND TRANSFORMATION FOR THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE
The Philippine Star

RENEWAL AND TRANSFORMATION FOR THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE

There couldn't have been a better mascot for fashion than the snake, which is slithering its way into the Lunar New Year as the dragon sashays away.

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January 22, 2025
The Philippine Star

DBM Approves Release of P30-B Military Pension

A P30.41-billion fund for the regular pension requirements of military and uniformed personnel (MUP) for the first quarter has been approved for release by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

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January 22, 2025
The Philippine Star

Comelec defers anew printing of ballots

The resumption of printing of the 73 million ballots for the May midterm elections was deferred anew, as the Supreme Court (SC) issued another temporary restraining order (TRO) against the disqualification of a senatorial aspirant.

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January 22, 2025