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Zero dengue deaths eyed by 2030

MANILA, Philippines — Health professionals are committed to combating dengue and are aiming to have zero deaths related to the illness by 2030.  The Philippine Medical Association (PMA), part of the Empowering Networks to Defeat Dengue coalition, reaffirmed its pledge on Thursday to mark the first anniversary of the group. The doctors underscored the importance of

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Thai Airways denies shipping F-35 parts to Israel amid protests

Thai Airways has responded to online criticism linked to protests in Australia, after activists accused the airline of transporting F-35 parts to Israel, saying that customs, not airlines, have the authority to inspect goods for legality. Chai Iamsiri, chief executive officer of Thai Airways International plc, addressed the issue after it circulated on social media. …

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Cebu City buy-busts: High-value targets arrest in 2 barangays

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two high-value drug targets were arrested in separate buy-bust operations in Cebu City on Wednesday, February 25. The operations were conducted hours apart in Barangays Basak San Nicolas and Capitol Site, resulting in the seizure of more than P950,000 worth of suspected shabu, according to police and anti-drug operatives. Basak San

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Loren Legarda bats for Magna Carta on barangay health workers

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda renewed her call for the swift passage of the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), which seeks long-overdue recognition, protection, and dignity of BHWs. During the Senate plenary session on February 25, Legarda co-sponsored the measure, pressing for stronger legal and financial support for BHWs, the frontliners of

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‘NUP statement challenges Duterte impeachment filers to do their best’

MANILA, Philippines — The National Unity Party’s (NUP) statement should serve as a challenge to the filers and endorsers of impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte to present their best evidence, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said Thursday. In an online interview, Luistro said that if political parties at this early stage of the impeachment

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