Education, Health & Science
BOC, DTI seize P1.4B illicit vapes
Authorities have confiscated up to P1.4 billion worth of illicit vaporized nicotine products in a warehouse raid in Navotas City, marking one of the largest recent enforcement actions against the country’s underground vape trade.
Higher cigarette taxes, bigger warning labels may push more Filipinos to quit – study
A new study published in Tobacco Induced Diseases finds that raising cigarette taxes and increasing the size of health warning labels could encourage more Filipinos to stop smoking.
Meycauayan River microbes ‘eat’ plastic, may hold cancer cure
In a place most people would avoid, science has found unlikely heroes.
Asian Eye Institute expands Trinoma branch with new surgical suite
The Asian Eye Institute has announced the expansion of its branch at TriNoma, introducing a larger and upgraded facility aimed at improving access to eye care services for patients in Quezon City, Northern Metro Manila, and nearby areas.
Mount Grace hospitals shift to renewable energy
Mount Grace Hospitals, Inc. (MGHI) has moved 13 of its partner hospitals to renewable energy after signing supply deals with First Gen.
