METRO MANILA: The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday confirmed that it has already distributed most of the ₱2.2 billion worth of medicines, supplies that the Commission on Audit flagged as nearing expiration and unused. According to the Commission on Audit, In the 2019 report, DOH has accumulated ₱2.2 billion worth of medicine and supplies which are either unused or …

Phuket province is proposing a series of steps to tackle declining water supplies induced by shifting weather trends and rising tourist numbers. Things involve system extension, wastewater treatment and seawater desalination. The provincial governor, Narong Woonsew, said the plans were debated at a conference in Phuket Provincial Hall. However, he has not announced the draft budget for the new undertaking, …