On July 15, Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has been a hot topic once again on the online world after claiming that the Philippines has successfully flattened the curve of coronavirus disease since April. "We have successfully flattened the curve since April. The metrics for arriving at that conclusion of flattening the curve is actually one, the case doubling time of the COVID-19 infection has actually become longer," the Health chief said during the government's Pre-SONA forum.   Photo courtesy of Rappler At a toll of 57,545 confirmed cases, he made the statement as he cited the slowdown...

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) successfully released 146 sea turtle hatchlings into open waters recently, bringing the total number of turtles nurtured through the program to 4,261 over the years. Each release represents a meaningful step toward supporting the growth of the species in Batangas and maintaining balance within the local marine ecosystem.   This milestone is part of CPI’s sustained commitment to environmental stewardship, anchored in nearly two decades of coastal cleanup initiatives along its Batangas terminal. These efforts have helped transform sections of the shoreline into safer nesting grounds for Olive Ridley sea turtles—a species increasingly threatened by illegal trade and plastic...

Global chart-topping group, ATEEZ, have released their long-awaited, second studio album THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL. The full-length album is out now via Sony Music Korea/RCA Records – click here to listen.   This latest endeavor solidifies ATEEZ’s strong position as a global artist as they expand their discography with new sounds and genres that have captivated listeners from the first note of their instrumental preview video. After the major success of their previous EP THE WORLD EP.2 : OUTLAW, where they brought the Korean spicy flavor to the music stage with “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS),” the group is ready...

Bring on the feels, mushies! Whether you’re a hopeless romantic, a self-love advocate, or a justice warrior, Netflix has something for you no matter what you’re watching this Valentine’s Day. Warning: Sometimes the greatest love stories don’t always have happy endings, so grab your popcorn (or tissues, we don’t judge), snuggle up, and discover what’s next on your watchlist. Calling All Brave Hearts In love, sometimes the battlefield is literal. These titles feature fearless hearts that fight for love and justice. They say all is fair in love and war, and here, the two are intertwined. Damsel Kicking off this category is Damsel,...

Telemedicine was being introduced and implemented in the Philippines.  The executive department of the government and society regulator saw it as a viable solution in addressing the vicious impact of the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak. The Department of Health (DOH) and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) developed a framework to alleviate risks and decongest hospital posed by unnecessary patient. Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III stated that “DOH is maximizing the use of technology to connect the public with medical professionals, allowing them to secure medical advice without leaving their homes”. Consequently, he also added that “even healthcare workers can...