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Published Aug 12 2012 by Philippine Daily Inquirer

Health chief urges people to buy generic drugs in treating leptospirosis

MANILA, Philippines — When purchasing an antibiotic to treat leptospirosis, it is wiser to choose a generic over a branded product as this is P13 cheaper.

In an advisory issued on Sunday, Health Secretary Enrique Ona told the people afflicted with the bacterial infection to ask for a doctor’s prescription...

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Manila as ‘gates of hell’ gets mixed reactions

The post appeared first on TALK.com.ph .MANILA – The description of Manila as “gates of hell” in Dan Brown’s latest novel “Inferno” has triggered mixed reactions from netizens on the social networking site Twitter.The post Manila as ‘gates of hell’ gets ... [Published IKuwaderno.com - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Manila, Dan Brown, Philippines, Social Network

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 56 mins ago - 3 reports

New Dan Brown Novel Inferno Angers Filipino Official for Describing Manila as Gates of Hell (VIDEOS & PHOTOS)

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Entities: Manila, Dan Brown, Philippines, Septic Tank

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 2 reports

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First reported May 22 2013 - Updated 22 hours ago - 5 reports

US doctors paid $1bn by drug companies

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First reported May 22 2013 - Updated 18 hours ago - 4 reports

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Phl, Brazil ink air services agreement

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Entities: Philippines, Brazil, Manila, UK Department for Business Enterprise and Regul...

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 5 reports

Watch out! Kids on study drugs

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Entities: Drugs, Stimulant, VYVANSE, Concerta

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 8 reports

Philippines delaying release of video of fatal shooting

A video of the shooting incident by Philippine Coast Guard personnel on May 9 in disputed waters in which a Taiwanese fisherman died will be released “in due time,” Philippine Secretary of Justice Leila de Lima said yesterday.According to yesterday’s ... [Published Taipei Times Online - May 21 2013]

Entities: Taiwan, Manila, Philippines

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