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The Philippines grapples with high tuberculosis (TB) rates, posing a severe public health challenge. With an estimated 554,000 cases in 2019 alone and an incidence rate of 535 cases per 100,000 residents, tuberculosis inflicts irreversible harm and disability on a significant number of Filipinos. Having tuberculosis-related disabilities in the Philippines …

What does “woke” mean when politicians use the word? What does it mean to the average voter? A new poll offers some intriguing observations about the haziest word in the modern political lexicon.  The meaning of the word has been stretched beyond recognition — but it may not matter. Addressing …

A verdict against Donald Trump in a civil sexual assault case is just part of Trump’s legal baggage as the former U.S. president campaigns to be the Republican presidential nominee for 2024, raising questions of how it might impact his chances in the general election.  CNN audience laughed at Trump’s …

Sudan’s warring parties signed a commitment late Thursday to humanitarian principles in their spiraling conflict but did not yet reach a ceasefire in talks described by US diplomats as difficult. Representatives of the army and paramilitary forces, whose nearly one month of fighting has killed more than 750 people and …

Cesca, the latest sensation in the music scene, made a significant impact with her debut EP Travel under ABS-CBN’s Star Pop record label last year. The EP features heartfelt and acoustic tracks inspired by her personal experiences, including the song “What If” which reflects on a destructive relationship. Cesca writes …

I admit I’m not one to prepare proper meals for myself. Even during the lockdowns, I often opted for food delivery save for those days when I experimented in the kitchen for my sanity’s sake. But that’s another story. If I could, I’d rather eat out than make my own …

In this file photo taken on April 18, 2023 Twitter CEO Elon Musk speaks at the “Twitter 2.0: From Conversations to Partnerships,” marketing conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Elon Musk on May 11, 2023 said that he has hired someone to replace him as boss of Twitter and its newly …

Shareholders of Onex Corp. have approved a change to its multiple-voting shares that will allow Gerry Schwartz to retain voting control of the company for another three years even as he officially steps down as chief executive.  Schwartz will maintain voting control of company he has led for 40 years …

(From left) Nicole Labayne, Aidaine Laxa, and Jocel Ninobla win the gold medal in the female recognized poomsae team event at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games at Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Friday, May 12. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO  PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: The Philippine women’s poomsae team grabbed a gold medal …

At a Glance De Leon added: “I lost everything. Nasangla ko na ‘yung bahay. Nabangga na yung mga kotse ko. Zero balance na ako sa bank. Umabot na ako roon. I resigned from the Bananas Group because I want to recover and change my ways. I was just saying help!” Christopher …