As Christmas parties abound, the Department of Health (DOH) encouraged people to eat and drink in moderation to avoid from falling ill or from figuring in an accident. ADVERTISEMENTBased on the Philippine Statistics Authority’s data, heart disease remained to be the leading cause of death among Filipinos. Drink, don’t driveDomingo added that revelers should also avoid driving especially if they have had one too many drink. Drunken drivers, who either injure or kill another person, may be fined up to P500,000 and penalized under the rules of the Revised Penal Code. His license will also be confiscated and suspended for at least a year.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 17, 2018 21:33 UTC