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WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region

MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says

The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity

This year's Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti. Dr Reti announced dates for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks during a visit to the Pasifika festival in Auckland today and says there's so much to acknowledge. "After being immersed in the l.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Region 1 records 40% rise in measles cases, 1 confirmed pertussis case

Region 1 records 40% rise in measles cases, 1 confirmed pertussis case.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 2023 Levels, C.D.C. Says – The Daily Guardian

The Daily Guardian – Measles Cases on the Rise in the United States Measles cases in the United States have been steadily increasing this year,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

PNP warns public of rise in cyber identity theft cases

The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) said that it has recorded 178 cases of "hijack profile" or identity theft cases from November 2023 to February 2024, half of which (89) took place in February alone......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

REPORT THE CASES | BCPO beefs up measures amid robbery cases; police on top of situation

REPORT THE CASES | BCPO beefs up measures amid robbery cases; police on top of situation.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards

It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

WHO appoints new Western Pacific regional director

MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) executive board on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Saia Ma'u Piukala as the next WHO regional director for the Western Pacific region. The WHO regional office in Manila said Piukala's plan for his first 100 days in office includes visiting many of the 37 countries and areas in the region, engaging with governments and other stakeholders, listen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Team Secret ready for VCT Pacific Kickoff

Fresh from winning the Asia Pacific Predator League last January 14, the lone Filipino team in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific, Team Secret, is ready to go head to head with the region’s top squads in the league’s second year......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Southeast Asia’s first ocean tidal energy project to rise in Northern Samar town

Southeast Asia’s first ocean tidal energy project to rise in Northern Samar town.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Boracay, Palawan named among ‘Best Islands in Asia-Pacific’

Two island destinations in the Philippines were included in the 10 “Best Islands in Asia-Pacific” by a foreign travel magazine......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Asia-Pacific women fight foreign exploitation

"We have a lot of platforms where we can show our defiance and our strength. The moment women chose to take the path of armed struggle, they already defied the macho-feudal imperialist system that says that only men can topple the system or become part of the revolutionary army." The post Asia-Pacific women fight foreign exploitation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

DICT, Asia-Pacific team probe cyberattacks on government websites

The Department of Information and Communications Technology is coordinating with the Asia-Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team in an effort to investigate the cyber attack attempts on government websites and domains originating from China, according to a ranking DICT official......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Avani 10th as Chinese Taipei s Chun-Wei wins Women s Amateur Asia-Pacific

Pattaya [Thailand], February 4 (ANI): Avani Prashanth, India's only player in the world's Top-50 finished tied for tenth place as the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship came to an end. She carded 1-under 71, her four successive under par round. Put alongside 68-69-71 she totalled 9-under 279. India's other player to make the cut, Saanvi Somu (73) finished tied 48th in her debut appearance at the event, where.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Avani 10th as Chinese Taipei s Chun-Wei wins Women s Amateur Asia-Pacific

Pattaya [Thailand], February 4 (ANI): Avani Prashanth, India's only player in the world's Top-50 finished tied for tenth place as the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship came to an end. She carded 1-under 71, her four successive under par round. Put alongside 68-69-71 she totalled 9-under 279. India's other player to make the cut, Saanvi Somu (73) finished tied 48th in her debut appearance at the event, where.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Malixi, 5 other Filipina golfers kick off Asia-Pacific golf bid

Rianne Malixi faces a formidable challenge as she drew two of the most fancied players in the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship, which gets under way Thursday, February 1, in Pattaya, Thailand......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

East Asia and Pacific to see moderate growth

The East Asia and the Pacific region is expected to have moderate growth this year amid headwinds from tight financial conditions and geopolitical rifts, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Senator calls out loitering China vessels in Philippines Rise

Chinese vessels were caught “loitering” and doing research in Benham Rise, also called Philippine Rise, which is within the country’s exclusive economic zone, Sen. Francis Tolentino said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Fit Rise 75 NPA Triathlon marks conclusion of Fit Rise 75 programme at National Police Academy

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 9 (ANI): The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy organised 'Fit Rise 75 NPA Triathlon', which comprised three sub events - 1 km swimming, 40 km cycling and 10 km running - as part of celeberations of 75 years of service to the nation. Teams from 17 police organizations participated in the event. Besides, 76 RR IPS trainees, trainees of 75th batch of IRS (CIT), course par.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024