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The Department of Health (DOH) is pushing to declare the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) a national public health emergency following a staggering 500% increase in cases among Filipinos aged 15 to 25. In a video message last week, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa raised alarm over the surge, noting that the Philippines now has the highest number of new HIV cases …

The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 124 rabies cases nationwide from January 1 to May 17 this year — a 32% decline from the 183 cases reported during the same period in 2024. Despite the drop, health officials are urging continued vigilance, warning that rabies remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases, with a fatality rate of 100% once symptoms …

Every day, an estimated 1.6 million people fall ill due to unsafe food, according to a stark warning from the World Health Organization (WHO). In a press briefing in Geneva ahead of World Food Safety Day on Saturday, WHO called for urgent, science-based global action to ensure safer food for all. “Food safety is a global responsibility,” emphasized Simone Moraes …

India reported four new Covid-19 fatalities last week, pushing the nationwide case count to 3,961, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health. The new infections—203 in the past 24 hours—come amid a steady increase in cases, with one death each recorded in four different states. Health officials noted that all the deceased had underlying medical conditions in …

A team of international scientists led by Chinese researchers has developed groundbreaking contact lenses that enable humans to see near-infrared light — a capability once thought impossible without complex equipment. This innovation could open new frontiers in medical imaging, visual aid technology, and security applications. Published in the journal Cell, the study showcases how the team combined visual neuroscience with …

Soundcore, the audio division of tech brand Anker, has officially released its latest flagship true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds — the Liberty 5 — in the Philippines, offering premium sound features at a competitive price. The Liberty 5 boasts 9.2mm bio-diaphragm drivers and is powered by Adaptive ANC 3.0, a next-gen noise cancellation technology that recalibrates every 0.3 seconds to …

HONOR Philippines is building excitement for what it calls its most ambitious smartphone launch yet — an AI-powered flagship device designed to transform how users interact with photos. The company recently released teaser materials hinting at a revolutionary feature: AI technology that animates still images, turning static photos into dynamic, lifelike moments. This bold leap signals HONOR’s intent to redefine …

TCL is set to launch its latest innovation in home entertainment—the C7K Premium QD-Mini LED TV—a new model designed to deliver cutting-edge performance in clarity, brightness, and color accuracy. Equipped with advanced QD-Mini LED technology, the C7K combines the vibrant color range of QLED with miniaturized LED backlighting for highly precise light control. This results in deeper blacks, enhanced contrast, …

The Senate has approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2805, or the MTRCB Act, a landmark legislation that expands the regulatory powers of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) to cover online streaming services. Authored and sponsored by Senator Robin C. Padilla, the bill seeks to modernize the MTRCB’s mandate—first established in October 1985—by …

The Gateway Group and Suzuki Philippines teamed up once again in bringing reliable mobility solutions closer to the Filipino families and businesses as it opened the Suzuki Auto Sta. Rosa recently along the Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road. This the third dealership between Suzuki Philippines and the Gateway Group and it is strategically located at the thriving city of Sta. Rosa, now …