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Health groups urge the World Health Organization (WHO) to revoke the PH's nomination to lead the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), citing serious concerns about the country's recent engagements with the tobacco industry.

The PH health secretary Teodoro Herbosa recently posed for photos in the PH government's acceptance of donations from Philip Morris International (PMI).

#Philippines #Asian #Health #WHO #PublicHealth #WHA #Tobacco #WhiteWashing #Cigarettes

gmanetwork.com/news/topstories

GMA News Online · Health groups urge WHO to drop PH’s WHA nom over tobacco industry tiesBy SHERYLIN UNTALAN, GMA Integrated News

The highest ranked Filipino tennis player Alex Eala (no. 73) opens up about the challenges of holding a weak PH passport (visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to only 69 countries and territories).

Australia, Paris, London, and the United States—where the 4 major Grand Slams are held—require a visa for the 19-year-old tennis sensation. Visa fees for Filipinos can cost $150 or more, and often non-refundable.

#Philippines #Asian #Tennis #Visa #Travel #Filipino

esquiremag.ph/life/sports/alex

BINI fans (called Blooms) commenting that the girl group's new all-English EP is not getting as much attention as their Tagalog language songs like "Pantropiko" and "Salamin, Salamin." They believe the decision of BINI's management to produce English songs to cater to an international audience was the wrong move.

In PH volleyball, Jema Galanza showed grit to keep Creamline's hopes alive in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference Finals. Creamline beat Petro Gazz in 5 sets 25-15, 16-25, 25-21, 15-25, 15-9.

Galanza scored 13 points in the win and played a crucial role in keeping her team's championship dream alive, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 against the Petro Gazz Angels on Saturday.

#Philippines #Asian #PVL #Creamline #Volleyball #Sports #JemaGalanza #PVL2025

tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/wit

Tiebreaker Times · With season on the line, Jema Galanza deliversCreamline's Jema Galanza: “Wala na gagawin kasi isang laro na lang 'to, isang kalaban na lang kakalabanin namin so focus na lang do'n, wala naman dapat isipin kundi gawin 'yong trabaho."