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Melamine Milk Scare makes goats milk popular

October 4th, 2008 · No Comments

According to Cesar Ledesma, president of Cash Action for Sustainable and Healthy (CASH) Lifestyle Network, the recent melamine laced milk scandal from China has actually increased the demand for melamine free goats milk in a Davao goat farm.
The Lao Farm in Davao del Sur produces 8 to 10 gallons of milk per day, but now […]

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SM Davao to host Autism Seminar

September 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

SM City Davao plays host to a seminar on Autism which will benefit the public in knowing and understanding Autism. Autism is a psychological disorder and there are ways to dealing with autism.
The seminar is free and is titled: “Triumph Over Austism”. It will be held at Cinema 2 on September 27, 2008 from 8am […]

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Unemployed and Low Income issued Philhealth Cards at Davao del Norte

July 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Governor Rodolfo P. del Rosario of Davao del Norte Provincial wanted all unemployed and low income earners in the Davao del Norte to be covered with health insurance via the Philippine Governments Philhealth Program. This will mean that hospitalization for them and their dependents can be covered by a monthly payment of P100 by […]

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Davao Medical Center to Address Lifestyle Diseases

July 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The Davao Medical Center (DMC) said that the leading causes of death nowadays are due to diseases brought about by our lifestyle. These diseases are diabetes, hypertension, heart and kidney problems. In order to address this better, DMC is increasing its capacity.
DMC has a capacity of 400 beds but due to the sheer […]

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Davao DOH warns of increased Leptospirosis cases in the City

June 25th, 2008 · No Comments

With the onset of increased rains in Davao, the Davao branch of the Department of Health announced that there is a remarkable increase in the number of reported cases of infection by the deadly Leptospirosis disease. The common vector of this disease are rats who carry the Leptospira bacterium in their kidneys.
Dr. Rogelio Penera […]

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