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Filipino workforce lacks soft skills to adapt to digital age: gov t study
MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Filipino workers lack soft skills, making it hard for them to adapt to the digital age, such as artificial intelligence and fast-emerging technologies, according to a government study released on Tuesday. Toward Measuring Soft Skills for Youth Development: A Scoping Study, a study conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, reveals that the Filipinos' weakness in sof.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0830 GMT, March 10
ISLAMABAD -- Two people were killed and another injured on Sunday morning in a blast near a market in Pakistan's northwest Peshawar city, rescue service reported. The blast took place early in the morning on Nasir Bagh road near Board Bazaar, a local market in Peshawar, the capital city of the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, resulting in casualties, Bilal Ahmad Faizi, public relations offic.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0830 GMT, March 10
ISLAMABAD -- Two people were killed and another injured on Sunday morning in a blast near a market in Pakistan's northwest Peshawar city, rescue service reported. The blast took place early in the morning on Nasir Bagh road near Board Bazaar, a local market in Peshawar, the capital city of the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, resulting in casualties, Bilal Ahmad Faizi, public relations offic.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 24
NEW DELHI -- Two people were killed and three others critically injured in a blast at a firecracker factory on Wednesday in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, police said. The blast took place in Virudhunagar district, about 519 km southwest of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. According to police, the victims were working in the factory and the injured were admitted to a local hospital. (India-Fire.....»»
About 20 dead in Thai fireworks factory blast; no survivors found
BANGKOK — A blast at a fireworks factory north of Bangkok on Wednesday claimed the lives of approximately 20 individuals, according to the police. Despite ongoing inspections by authorities, no survivors have been located at the site yet. It was not immediately clear what caused the incident, which took place mid-afternoon in Suphan Buri province.....»»
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Associated with Cognitive Decline, Study Reveals
New Study Reveals Potential Cognitive Dysfunction Linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) A new research study has shed light on the potential cognitive dysfunction that.....»»
With over 460 million children living in conflict, child protection systems must be strengthened, says UNODC Executive Director
In a world where "460 million children were living in contexts of conflict in 2022", child protection systems must be strengthened, said Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), at a high-level conference at the European Parliament. At the Protection of Children in Armed Conflict conference in Brussels, organize.....»»
Screen Time for Kids Under Two Linked to Sensory Differences in Toddlerhood, Study Reveals
Television Screen Time in Infants Linked to Sensory Differences, New Study Finds A recent study has shed light on the potential effects of television screen.....»»
Dela Rosa considers war with China but admits: ‘Hindi naman natin kaya’
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is already fed up with China’s persistent harassments in the West Philippine Sea, prompting thoughts of engaging in war with Beijing. But he knows, war is not an option. “Naubos na ang sasabihin ko dapat dyan. Short of declaring war na tayo dyan against sa kanila e,.....»»
Nadine Lustre s pro-tip for Siargao first-timers: Bring a helmet!
As a lowkey resident of Siargao, Nadine Lustre has a useful tip for those planning on going to the island for the first time — one that sounds odd on first hearing but definitely practical......»»
Study: 1 in 3 women across the world experience gender-based abuse
In the Philippines, one in four Filipino women aged 15-49 has experienced physical, emotional, or sexual violence by their husband or partner, according to a survey conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority last 2017. The post Study: 1 in 3 women across the world experience gender-based abuse appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PDIC studying increase in bank deposit protection limit
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp said that it is conducting a study to determine if the current protection limit of P500,000 should be increased along with the introduction of other measures to “instill market discipline”......»»
Pentagon study finds no sign of alien life in reported UFO sightings going back decades
WASHINGTON — A Pentagon study released Friday that examined reported sightings of UFOs over nearly the last century found no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence, a conclusion consistent with past U.S. government efforts to assess the accuracy of claims that have captivated public attention for decades. The study from the Defense Department’s All-domain Anomaly.....»»
Plastics Found on Everyday Products Could Be Causing a Rise in Premature Births, Study Suggests
Title: Study Suggests Phthalates Found in Everyday Products Linked to Rise in Premature Births In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health,.....»»
Study: Association Found Between Chemicals Used in Plastics and an Increase in Premature Births
Title: Study Links Phthalates in Plastic to Thousands of Premature Births Annually Date: [Insert Date] Source: The Daily Guardian A recent study published in Lancet.....»»
New UNODC research on child recruitment and exploitation by terrorist groups shows need for a united front on child protection
Children around the world are victims of a serious form of violence: recruitment and exploitation by terrorist groups. Recognizing the gravity of this situation and the scarcity of related data and evidence, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), together with national research partners and the support of the European Union, launched a new study Targeted by Terror.....»»
Gaza war: Fierce fighting between Israel, Hamas continues as efforts for truce gains pace
International efforts towards a new pause in the devastating Gaza war gathered pace Wednesday, as Israel bombarded the Palestinian territory during fierce fighting with Hamas militants. Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a six-week truce in its war with Israel, a source told AFP, after mediators gathered in Paris. While talks take place, the population.....»»
CSWDO boosts Child Protection Desk for Davraa athletes
AN OFFICIAL from the Davao City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) said that they reinforced their Child Protection Desk (CPD) to provide better support and attention to Davao Region Athletic Association (Davraa) athletes......»»
Oral health and mental health are more connected than you think
A new report has found that oral health is indirectly connected to the mental well-being of older adults. A study by a team at Okayama University Hospital found that “good oral health may lower the risk of several diseases.” The results of the study conducted by the team of Okayama University Hospital senior associate professor Noriko Takeuchi,.....»»
Health targets will deliver better outcomes for New Zealanders
The coalition Government's commitment to five key health targets will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders, in the concluding announcement to its 100 day plan.Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announced the targets in Whangrei, saying they represented a vigorous new direction in health from a Government determined to deliver for all New Zealanders. "These five.....»»