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Several areas in Cavite are to be impacted by an oil spill from MT Terranova, which sank off Lamao Point in Bataan. The University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) forecasted that the oil spill would reach Metro Manila by 1 am on Tuesday, 30 July, affecting Noveleta, Rosario, Tanza, Naic, and Ternate in Cavite.

Significant Uptake in Healthier SG Programme Promotes Preventive Health The Healthier SG initiative is making waves, with nearly one million…

The popularity of bottled drinking water in Asia may exacerbate exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a potentially harmful chemical. Professors from Universitas Airlangga (Unair) and Universitas Diponegoro (Undip) expressed this concern about bottled water in a recent health seminar.

The Citarum River is contaminated with paracetamol and amoxicillin, threatening public health and the environment.  Since the discovery of Paracetamol and Amoxicillin contamination, the government has been working to improve waste management and educate the public.

Gut health is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of overall wellbeing, with new evidence highlighting the benefits of symbiotics. 

Lab-grown meat, also known as designer, cultivated, or cell-based meat, uses biotechnology to genetically engineer real meat directly from animal cells. It was first created in 2013 by Mark Post, a researcher at the public research university in the Netherlands, the University of Maastricht. At that time, one hamburger using lab-grown meat cost $320,000 to create. 

The Philippines has embarked on a transformative journey to improve its healthcare system with the adoption of the National Objectives for Health (NOH) for 2023-2028.

In a bid to curb the spread of infectious diseases among inmates, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Batangas has initiated monthly medical missions at the Batangas Provincial Jail (BPJ). This enhanced effort began in May. Thus far, it has already benefitted nearly 1,000 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) These missions are part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance the healthcare system within the facility, ensuring that inmates receive adequate medical attention and preventive care.

Following a major oil spill in Singapore, several beaches, including Sentosa’s Palawan Beach, are now off-limits.  Discover the health hazards…

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) remains vigilant as it monitors the activity of Kanlaon Volcano, situated in the province of Negros Occidental. Recent observations suggest increased volcanic activity, prompting consideration of raising the alert level from its current status to level 3.