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The mental health of Filipino seafarers has come under intense scrutiny. This is following the release of a recent study by the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP), a government-run maritime training and research institution. 

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. 

The recent incident involving Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 has brought to light the often-overlooked health risks associated with turbulence during flights. The harrowing experience left one passenger dead from a suspected heart attack and dozens injured. It has also prompted concerns about both physical and psychological well-being among survivors. 

Surviving an earthquake can be a traumatic and life-changing event, and the aftermath can have a profound impact on a person’s physical and mental health. The death toll from the earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria continues to rise. 

A study found that about one third of the adults in Hong Kong disclosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in the…