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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

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Herbosa admits knowledge of gifts drug companies give to physicians

HEALTH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Tuesday claimed innocence of the alleged multi-level marketing schemes in the medical industry, but admitted awareness of the perks...

Weather forecasters can’t issue warning systems for heat as they do with storms. Here’s why

A ranking official from the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) told a Senate panel on Tuesday it would be tough on...

Revilla to DPWH, MMDA: Get ready for La Niña season

Senate committee on public works chairperson Ramon Revilla, Jr. anticipates an equally challenging La Niña season soon, prompting him to issue a reminder to...

Senate deep dives into alleged ethical violations of doctors moonlighting as pharma agents

The Senate Committee on Health and Demography is conducting at present a hearing on the alleged ‘prescription-for-sale’ controversy involving a local pharmaceutical company that...

Gatchalian seeks comprehensive solutions to recurring power woes

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for a Senate inquiry to tackle the persistent energy crisis and propose possible legislative solutions amid ongoing tight power...

PhilHealth airs heat alert

Hotter temperatures forecast in May—PAGASA PhilHealth has cautioned the public against heat stroke amid record high temperatures as the state weather bureau warned Monday of...

Estrada wants ‘prescription-for-sale’ deal between pharma firm, doctors nixed

In a privilege speech delivered Monday, Senator Jinggoy Estrada said the government must not allow the persistence of unethical practices in the medical industry...

Senate education panel to examine weather-induced learning losses of students

Extreme heat caused many public schools recently to once again shift to alternative modes of teaching, prompting the Senate Committee on Basic Education to...

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