Normin exclusion of anti-dengue vaccination a blessing in disguise

Local health authorities in Northern Mindanao ??were grateful the region was excluded in the anti-dengue vaccination program of the government following the warning from its manufacturer that it can have potential effects to those who were inoculated.

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DOH 11 to check if private sector vaccinated children with Dengvaxia

The Department of Health (DOH) region 11 is yet to confirm from the private health sector if the controversial dengue vaccine called Dengvaxia was given to children here in Davao region.

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A vender of firecrackers along the national highway in Digos City shows a variety of firecrackers and pyrotechnics on Thursday, Dec. 29. She said the supply has just arrived from Bocaue, Bulacan, the country's fireworks capital on Wednesday, Dec. 28. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Davao City is dead end for firecrackers in transit

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Passing through Davao City would mean a dead end for transporters of firecrackers and other pyrotechnic devices. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Thursday, December 7,…

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