Two whales of different species have been found washed up off Bicol — one severally emaciated and the other with cuts to its dorsal fins. The whales were found dead on the shores of Masbate and Camarines Sur yesterday and today (Thursday, August 22), the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has said. Nonie… Full Story »
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Iligan City declares ‘state of calamity’ amid spike in dengue cases
Government chiefs in Iligan City have declared a “state of calamity” following an alarming increase of dengue cases in the area. Dengue cases have so far reached 1,138 with 14 deaths so far this year, the Iligan City Health Office said today (Wednesday, August 21). Nationwide, cases have topped 188,000 since an official epidemic was… Full Story »
The Philippines Government Isn’t Taking Mental Health Seriously. Here’s What You Can Do
It’s not just in the United States that people are struggling with their mental health. The situation seems to be declining throughout the world, with different regions discovering that their populations are struggling more and more with mental health problems. One of the regions that are struggling tremendously with mental health right now is the… Full Story »
Korean and Filipina arrested for selling marijuana in Angeles City
A Korean man and his Filipina girlfriend have been arrested for selling marijuana to an undercover cop in Angeles City. Suh Jun Hong, aged 44, a native of Daeju City and Maria Ramos, 31, were tricked into selling high-grade “Kush” to a police agent in Timog Park at 2.15am today (Tuesday, August 20). Gil Pabilona,… Full Story »
Sin taxes on e-cigarettes and vapes approved by lawmakers
The cost of alcohol and electronic cigarettes looks set to rise after the House of Representatives approved a bill to increase “sin taxes”. Today (Tuesday, August 20) lawmakers were almost unanimous in approving the third and final reading of House Bill (HB) No. 1206. The original version of the bill proposed taxes worth up to… Full Story »
