The Department of Health is urging the public to take preventive measures as cases of foodborne diseases, influenza-like illnesses, leptospirosis and dengue continue to rise in recent months.

According to PAGASA’s daily weather forecast on Friday afternoon, cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms may be felt over Batanes and Babuyan Islands due to the shear line.

THE University of the East (UE) is offering fast-tracked, business-based baccalaureate programs that will enable students to earn a college degree in three academic years.