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Mixed Messages On Home Deliveries In Philippines
The new Philippine policy advocating health facility-based delivery under the care of a skilled birth attendant may be doing more harm than good, say health officials.

Pressure In Philippines To End Ban On Formula Milk Aid
The infant formula industry is pushing through legislative changes that will allow formula donations in future emergencies.
Philippine ‘Sponge’ Campaign Warns Smokers About Tar In Cigarettes
Eight provinces across the Philippines today launched a new campaign to warn people about the harms of tar in cigarettes.
Philippines: Cheaper Pediatric Cancer Drugs Raise Child Survival Rates
An NGO-government partnership in the Philippines has improved access to treatment for pediatric cancer, a leading cause of death in children aged 1-14, according to the Department of Health.