A University of the Philippines (UP) Manila study found drug-resistant bacteria in the beverages, ice, cups, and vendor palm swabs collected from all 12 sampled palamig stalls in Tondo, Manila—raising public health concerns as Filipinos turn to street-vended cold drinks to cope with intense summer heat. The study, conducted in 2024 to 2025 by UP Manila Associate Professor Dr. Geraldine Dayrit and…
