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As world lags behind disaster risk targets, Asia-Pacific dev’t may be...
MANILA, Philippines – With the world “lagging behind” meeting the targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 (Sendai Framework), development aspirations of Asia-Pacific...
View ArticleMarcos calls for more investments, finance in disaster risk reduction
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, October 15, urged delegations at a regional conference to put more investments and funding into disaster risk reduction efforts. “We...
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FACT CHECK: Video of Paolo Bediones on psoriasis, warts remover is...
Claim: Broadcast journalist and host Paolo Bediones, in an interview with Jessica Soho, promotes the use of a “warts remover dropper” that cures skin disease like psoriasis and warts. Rating: FALSE...
View ArticleNorth Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean road on its side of border, Seoul...
SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea has blown up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas, South Korea’s military said on Tuesday,...
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Police seize nearly P7 million in shabu as Bacolod begins MassKara Festival
BACOLOD, Philippines – Police called on the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to step up port inspections after authorities confiscated nearly P7 million worth of suspected shabu (meth) in two separate...
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[OPINION] Inaction bites: FDA must bare its fangs against medical misinformation
Medical misinformation kills. It poses a critical threat to public health — sowing confusion, breeding mistrust, and adversely affecting health-seeking behavior. Moreover, medical misinformation does...
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Let’s talk about sex: Bumble and Sexologist Dr. Rica Cruz on how to own your...
Talking about sexual wellness can be, well, pretty unsexy. When you’re dating someone new, sometimes the default is to have your best foot forward and stay away from talking about your needs, but...
View ArticleUS tells Israel to improve Gaza humanitarian situation or risk military aid
WASHINGTON, USA – The United States has told Israel it must take steps in the next month to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza or face potential restrictions on US military aid, US officials...
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EU’s satellites can help PH answer: What can we do about disasters?
MANILA, Philippines – The European Union’s Copernicus satellites can help the Philippine government and communities forecast disaster impacts, beyond simply anticipating hazards. Simply put, this...
View ArticleCCP accepting applications for 12th batch of Kabataang Gitarista
The following is a press release from the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The Cultural Center of the Philippines is now accepting applications for Batch 12 of the CCP Kabataang Gitarista Program....
View ArticleCourt junks another ‘fake news’ case vs a Duterte critic
MANILA, Philippines – A Quezon City court has junked another “fake news” case filed against a critic of the Duterte family, in a ruling made public on Tuesday, October 15. In a four-page order, Quezon...
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This small local brewery wins big at the Asia Beer Championship 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Cheers to Filipino greatness! Local brewery Elias Wicked Ales & Spirits has been named the Lallemand Brewing Champion Small Sized Brewery of Asia and the Country Champion...
View ArticleChina says it will not renounce use of force over Taiwan
China will not promise to renounce the use of force over Taiwan but this is aimed at external interference and a small minority of separatists, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said on Wednesday, October...
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IN PHOTOS: ASIYA FEST brings the best of Asian music to the Filipino crowd
MANILA, Philippines – The best thing about big music festivals is that you leave with way more music acts to listen to than when you first walked into the venue. You’re always going to be assured of a...
View ArticleDiscount, VAT exemption applies to ‘group’ food order if for PWD exclusively...
MANILA, Philippines – The 20% discount that persons with disabilities (PWDs) are entitled to may apply to an entire food order ideally meant for a group if it is for the exclusive consumption of the...
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1Sambayan, groups seek to block PhilHealth transfer, citing unconstitutionality
MANILA, Philippines — Another petition questioning the legality of the P89.9-billion fund transfer of PhilHealth back to the national treasury has reached the Supreme Court. On Wednesday, October 16 —...
View ArticleAI enhances flood warnings but cannot erase risk of disaster
LONDON, United Kingdom – When floods ripped through parts of Europe in September, the scale of the destruction took people by surprise. The intense rains should not have, because those had been...
View Article#CheckThisOut: Find the best laptop deals at Shoppingmall.ph
Upgrading your tools for work or online classes is a great way to treat and invest in yourself at the same time. And with Shoppingmall.ph and Home Credit, you can get your desired gadget with 0%...
View ArticleTrump, at Latino event, stands by false claims of immigrants eating pets
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday, October 16, stood by debunked claims that immigrants in Ohio were eating pets, telling Latino voters during a town hall he was “just saying...
View ArticleVP Sara Duterte’s staff snub House inquiry, say hearing ‘unnecessary’
MANILA, Philippines – Some staff members of Vice President Sara Duterte who were invited by the House of Representatives to grace the congressional inquiry into her office’s alleged misuse of funds...
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