May 24, 2025

Tag: children’s health

  • EcoWaste Coalition Raises Alarm Over Dangerous Lead Levels in Children’s Painted Tumblers

    The EcoWaste Coalition has issued a stern warning regarding the health hazards posed by lead in painted stainless steel tumblers marketed for children. The organization’s recent tests, conducted using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) screening, revealed alarmingly high lead concentrations in tumblers bought from retail outlets in Manila and Mandaue City, Cebu. Among the tested items, a…

    Written by

    Noemi Villanueva

  • Taiwan Foundation Provides Free Craniofacial Surgery to 20 Children in Mindanao

    In a compassionate medical outreach, 20 children from Mindanao were beneficiaries of free craniofacial surgery, conducted at the United Davao Specialists Hospital and Medical Center, Inc. in Davao City. The surgeries, which took place from November 18 to 21, were part of a mission spearheaded by Taiwan’s Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation (NCF). A young patient from…

    Written by

    Manuel Castro

  • Davao City Honored for Excellence in Nutrition and Health Initiatives

    Davao City has been celebrated for its remarkable achievements in nutrition and health, securing both the Green Banner and Pag-asa Awards. The city’s dedication to enhancing the well-being of its residents, especially children, has been recognized through these prestigious accolades. Elizabeth Banzon, who leads the nutrition division at the City Health Office, emphasized that these…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez