36 h. ago Factbox: The tariff levels Southeast Asia faces under Trump plan

Countries in the export-driven region of Southeast Asia have been hit with particularly high tariffs in the global round of levies announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. Six of the 10 Southeast Asian countries listed had tariff levels of between 32% to 49%. READ: Most Asian currencies weaken after US tariffs By comparison, the European Union’s tariff level was […] The post Factbox: The tariff levels Southeast Asia faces under Trump plan appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Heat exposure during pregnancy can lead to a lifetime of health problems

Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats humanity has ever faced. Global warming is part of this threat. Increasing temperatures are linked to deteriorating health, especially in vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and children. Scientists have previously shown that heat exposure increases the risk of preterm birth and stillbirth. New research continues […] The post Heat exposure during pregnancy can lead to a lifetime of health problems appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago New Philippines NGS Center Targets Critical Gaps in Genomic Care

New Philippines NGS Center Targets Critical Gaps in Genomic Care  geneonline.com

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3 d. ago The Philippines convenes members of its public health workforce in the first intra

The Philippines convenes members of its public health workforce in the first intra-action review of mpox in the Western Pacific Region  World Health Organization (WHO)

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4 d. ago Health Rounds: Nasal swab test may improve asthma care in children

Using nasal swabs to identify a child’s asthma subtype may lead to more precise medication prescribing and development of better treatments for what have been harder to diagnose types of the respiratory condition, researchers reported in January in JAMA. Asthma is a highly variable disease with different endotypes, or mechanisms of action, that respond differently to […] The post Health Rounds: Nasal swab test may improve asthma care in children appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago Bishop urges continued support for prison ministry at 50th anniversary Mass

A Catholic bishop on Saturday appealed for continued support for the Church’s prison ministry during a Mass celebrating its 50th anniversary. Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio, chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, stressed the importance of sustaining efforts to assist persons deprived of liberty. “Fifty years is 50 years. We continually ask […] The post Bishop urges continued support for prison ministry at 50th anniversary Mass appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago How to protect your eyes in the digital age – expert in eye and vision science

In an era where screens dominate our daily lives, a silent epidemic is sweeping the globe. Digital eye strain, a condition once relegated to the fringes of occupational health concerns, has emerged as a significant public health issue affecting millions worldwide. As our reliance on digital devices for work, education and social interaction intensifies, so […] The post How to protect your eyes in the digital age – expert in eye and vision science appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Philippines teen Alexandra Eala takes care of business with little drama

Philippines teen Alexandra Eala takes care of business with little drama  Gulf News

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9 d. ago Congo lab testing confirms deadly disease outbreak was malaria

KINSHASA — Testing has confirmed that an initially unidentified illness that killed more than 50 people in northwest Democratic Republic of Congo was malaria, the country’s National Public Health Institute (INSP) said late on Monday. At least 943 people fell sick and 52 died in Equateur province at the start of the year, with symptoms ranging from […] The post Congo lab testing confirms deadly disease outbreak was malaria appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago The Philippines’ average Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) fell to 68.67 in the 2024 edition of the Mental State of the World Report by US

The Philippines’ average Mental Health Quotient (MHQ) fell to 68.67 in the 2024 edition of the Mental State of the World Report by US-based not-for-profit organization Sapien Labs. https://zurl.co/EfI9l  Facebook

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1 week ago Analysis: Powerful Asian countries will struggle to fill aid gap left by US

MANILA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — China is best placed to replace the United States as a key foreign donor in Asia but may be reluctant to fully fill the void, while South Korea and Japan may struggle to give enough, experts said. From critical maternal health care to funding disaster relief, life-saving projects in Asia hang in […] The post Analysis: Powerful Asian countries will struggle to fill aid gap left by US appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago WTA 1000, Miami Open presented by Itau Women’s Singles Final Rounds and Seeds Progress

Final Rounds and Seeds Progress from the WTA 1000, Miami Open presented by Itau Women’s Singles matches on Monday Final Rounds .. Seed Round Rslt Opponent Score 1 Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) 1/16 won 14-Danielle Collins (USA) 6-4 6-4 final 1/32 won Q-Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU) 6-1 0-0 (Retired) final 1/64 won Viktoriya Tomova (BGR) 6-3 6-0 […] The post WTA 1000, Miami Open presented by Itau Women’s Singles Final Rounds and Seeds Progress appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Tennis: Philippine wild card Alex Eala stuns Keys, Djokovic sets Masters 1000 record

Nineteen-year-old Eala beats Keys in two sets Filipina faces Spain’s Bardosa next in Miami Djokovic surpasses Nadal in ATP Masters 1000 wins Australian Open champion Madison Keys was dumped out of the Miami Open third round on Sunday, falling 6-4 6-2 to Philippine wild card Alexandra Eala, while Novak Djokovic earned a record-setting 411th ATP […] The post Tennis: Philippine wild card Alex Eala stuns Keys, Djokovic sets Masters 1000 record appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago The Philippines slipped to 57th place out of 147 countries in the latest World Happiness Report (WHR), despite showing an improvement in its overall happiness score. https://zurl.co/BFPe1

The Philippines slipped to 57th place out of 147 countries in the latest World Happiness Report (WHR), despite showing an improvement in its overall happiness score. https://zurl.co/BFPe1  Facebook

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2 w. ago Philippines’ ‘Elle Woods’: Meet the first woman to earn a degree from Harvard Law

Harvard Law School (HLS) marked International Women’s Day by celebrating a trailblazing Filipina, Erlinda Arce Ignacio Espiritu, who made history as the first woman to earn a degree from HLS. Born and raised in the Philippines, Espiritu drew inspiration from the legends of the Knights of the Round Table, vowing to “defend the defenseless.” “The knights […] The post Philippines’ ‘Elle Woods’: Meet the first woman to earn a degree from Harvard Law appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Madrid leader under fire after documentary on nursing home deaths in pandemic

Documentary highlights Madrid’s “protocols of shame” Madrid leader Ayuso disputes death toll, defends pandemic policies EU: Madrid was region with highest excess mortality Relatives sue over alleged discriminatory healthcare denials MADRID — A documentary on the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents denied hospital care in Spain’s Madrid region during the COVID-19 pandemic prompted calls […] The post Madrid leader under fire after documentary on nursing home deaths in pandemic appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago NX Logistics Philippines joins in symposium on improving logistics in the Philippines

NX Logistics Philippines joins in symposium on improving logistics in the Philippines  NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS

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2 w. ago ‘Hang in there’: Celebs offer support to Kris Aquino as she shares health update

Various showbiz personalities expressed their support for former host-actress Kris Aquino who praised her youngest child, Bimby, as she continues to battle multiple autoimmune conditions. The “Queen of All Media” on Sunday, March 16, shared pictures of her being carried by her 17-year-old son to the bathroom and bared that she “cannot walk” due to conditions […] The post ‘Hang in there’: Celebs offer support to Kris Aquino as she shares health update appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago 5 years since COVID was declared a pandemic, we’re still poorly prepared for the next one

On March 11 2020, as COVID continued to spread rapidly around the globe, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared a pandemic. More than 7 million people have since died from COVID. The virus, and the public health measures enacted to control it, have had far-reaching effects on societies around the world. Five years on, […] The post 5 years since COVID was declared a pandemic, we’re still poorly prepared for the next one appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Duterte unable to contribute to ICC hearing due to health, lawyer says

THE HAGUE — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is facing “debilitating medical issues” and is not able to contribute to his hearing at the International Criminal Court, his lawyer said on Friday at the initial hearing in his case. READ: Duterte does not attend first court hearing in The Hague in person Presiding judge Iulia Motoc, however, said the […] The post Duterte unable to contribute to ICC hearing due to health, lawyer says appeared first on Interaksyon.

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