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Japanese biotechnology startup PorMedTec is moving closer to bringing pig-to-human kidney transplants into clinical practice, with plans to launch the country’s first human trials in 2028 and seek conditional regulatory approval the following year. The Kanagawa-based company said it expects the initial clinical studies to be conducted at Hokkaido University Hospital and Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, marking Japan’s first clinical …

Health authorities are aiming to vaccinate more than 437,000 children across the Negros Island Region (NIR) next month as part of a nationwide campaign to curb the continued spread of measles and rubella. The Department of Health (DOH)-NIR said 437,586 children aged six to 59 months are targeted under the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) scheduled from Aug. 10 to …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections in the Philippines have dropped by 70 percent so far this year, although health authorities continue to urge the public to remain vigilant against the virus and other respiratory illnesses. The Department of Health (DOH) said recently that the country recorded 1,532 confirmed COVID-19 cases from Jan. 4 to July 11, 2026, significantly lower than …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday inspected the newly inaugurated Department of Health–Jose B. Lingad Children’s Medical Center in Clark, describing the facility as another milestone in the administration’s drive to bring specialized healthcare closer to Filipinos outside Metro Manila. Accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, the President toured the hospital’s pediatric ward, respiratory unit and laboratory before leading …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday completed the nationwide distribution of patient transport vehicles (PTVs) after leading the turnover of 34 units to local government units (LGUs) in Northern and Central Luzon and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The ceremonial turnover at the Pampanga Capitol marked the completion of the government’s provincial rollout of emergency medical transport vehicles. “We have …

DEEPAL officially opened its first flagship showroom in the Philippines along Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong City marking a major milestone in the brand’s continued expansion and a significant step forward in the country’s transition toward new energy and intelligent mobility. ​“Today is another very special day for the Autohub Group as we celebrate 27 years of serving our customers with passion, integrity, …

The sizzling hot summer not only affects human but also one of your prized possessions which is your vehicle. This is why one needs to be careful especially when your car is already five years old and above.  ​And according to Warren Lim Latoy and Joel Torres, the top honchos at the Master Garage Quezon City, as the temperatures this summer, “our vehicles become …

The 2-day Sailun Tire Festival was a big hit among the car enthusiasts who packed the very spacious Joe Drive recently at Daang Hari in Villar City. ​The organizing Sailun Tire, headed by its managing director Toby Mendoza, created a huge venue for all the participating cars and car enthusiasts joining the automotive celebration.Luxuriant Auto Group top honcho Ruben Tan was also present during the 2-day event. …

VinFast signed a memorandum of understanding with 29 international aftersales partners early this month to establish EV service workshops that meet VinFast’s global standards in their respective markets during the 2026 Global Business Conference. Organized by VinFast, the event marked the first time more than 200 investors and partners who have accompanied and will accompany VinFast across North America, Europe, …

In observance of the Road Safety Month, Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc., the official distributor of Volvo Cars Philippines reinforced its commitment to safer mobility by highlighting the advanced safety technologies of the Volvo EX30 Core, a fully electric compact SUV designed to help protect drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists in busy urban environments.. Backed by nearly a century of safety …