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No hantavirus symptoms reported among Filipino crew on quarantined Cape Verde ship " DOH
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (148+ words) The Global Filipino Magazine The Philippine Department of Health has confirmed that none of the 38 Filipino crewmen aboard a cruise ship currently under quarantine in Cape Verde are showing any signs of illness linked to hantavirus. DOH spokesperson Albert Domingo…...
Saudi separates Filipino conjoined twins in landmark 13-hour operation
1+ week, 4+ day ago (244+ words) A pair of Filipino conjoined twins have been successfully separated in Saudi Arabia following a surgery that medical teams described as among the most difficult cases they had ever handled. Klea Ann and Maurice Ann Misa underwent the procedure on…...
Diesel price cut 'a welcome development' but still falls short, says Robredo
3+ week, 1+ day ago (279+ words) A P20-per-liter reduction in diesel prices that took effect this week drew cautious praise from Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo, who called it a positive step while acknowledging it does little to reverse months of steep fuel cost increases. Energy…...