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Myanmar Filmmaker Sentenced to Life in Prison
On January 10, a Myanmar military court closed to the public sentenced award-winning documentary filmmaker Shin Daewe to life in prison on trumped-up terrorism charges. Her conviction and harsh sentencing is the latest example of the Myanmar junta's relentless persecution of the media.Police arrested Shin.....»»
Myanmar’s military gov’t. to start drafting 5K people a month for military service
Myanmar’s military gov’t. to start drafting 5K people a month for military service.....»»
Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar
Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar.....»»
Infectious pertussis disease rising in Philippines with 54 deaths
MANILA, April 9 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said that the contagious bacterial disease called pertussis continues to spread in the country, noting that 54 children have died from the respiratory disease. From Jan. 1 to March 30, the DOH tallied 1,112 cases, or "almost 34 times that of the same period last year," with 54 deaths. "All 54 deaths are less than 5 years old," DOH.....»»
China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»
Cloudy skies, isolated rain showers expected in many parts of PH today – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines – Sunday’s weather forecast nationwide predicts cloudy skies, isolated rain showers, and possible thunderstorms. The conditions are influenced by the shear line, northwest monsoon, or “amihan,” particularly impacting the central and eastern parts of the Visayas and Mindanao. “Rain is expected in many parts pf the country due to the shear line or.....»»
China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Philippines to immediately stop violating China's sovereignty and its provocations on Ren'ai Jiao, and return to observing the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday. Wang made the remarks when asked to comment on a statement made by the Philippine department of.....»»
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»
China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea
MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»
Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong
SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
Davao City logs 88 cervical cancer deaths in 2023
AN OFFICIAL from the City Health Office (CHO)-Technical Division said that they logged around 88 deaths caused by cervical cancer in Davao City in 2023......»»
ABTC: Rabies deaths decrease in Davao City
A REPRESENTATIVE from the Animal Bite and Treatment Centers (ABTCs) said that the number of rabies deaths has decreased from 13 in 2022 to four in 2023......»»
Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100
Kenya skips reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»
Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100
Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100.....»»
Philippines tallies 6 heat-related deaths
MANILA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has received at least 34 cases of heat-related illness, including six deaths, from January 1 to April 18 this year. "The causes of death are still for verification," DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said. The 34 reported heat-related cases were from the central Visayas region in the central Philippines, the.....»»
Cebu group demands probe into deaths of Bilar 5 in Bohol
Cebu group demands probe into deaths of Bilar 5 in Bohol.....»»
Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’
Mayor orders cave shutdown following deaths of ‘treasure hunters’.....»»
Gaza health crisis could kill 8,000 more by August even if fighting stops – report
If the fighting continues or escalates, traumatic injuries will make up the majority of excess deaths in Gaza. But deaths from malnutrition, infectious diseases like cholera and a lack of access to care for conditions like diabetes will also kill thousands......»»