EDITORIAL — Banning GMOs
Agricultural scientists have been genetically engineering plants for decades, to increase yield, make crops resistant to certain pests or boost certain desirable characteristics. In the 1960s, the International Rice Research Institute or IRRI produced IR8, dubbed “miracle rice” because its high yield was credited for fighting famine in many countries......»»
Finding hope in the search for the disappeared
“We will hold them accountable. The sun will rise tomorrow and there is hope. For as long as we are still together, with the families who are also with us, we are very inspired to continue the work.” The post Finding hope in the search for the disappeared appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
DOH calls for good maintenance of vaccine stocks amid high temperature
DOH calls for good maintenance of vaccine stocks amid high temperature.....»»
Philippines urged to be earthquake-ready
The Philippine government must strictly implement preparedness measures to prevent a high earthquake death toll, according to the Office of Civil Defense......»»
DOLE monitoring ventilation in workplaces amid heat wave
With the high heat index being experienced this summer and aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon, the regional office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is encouraging businesses to allow work-from-home arrangements......»»
Philippines grapples with measles, pertussis outbreaks: UNICEF
MANILA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines is experiencing measles outbreaks in the southern region, pertussis outbreaks in parts of Luzon and Visayas in the central region, and nearly 70 percent of the country's provinces and cities are at high risk of polio, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said. "All three are highly infectious diseases for children," the U.N. agency said in a recent press re.....»»
DOJ eyes transfer of Quiboloy’s Davao cases to another court
However, Supreme Court spokesperson Camille Ting said that the high court has yet to issue a resolution for the transfer of the preacher’s case......»»
Best-served vegetables and fruits to reduce the risk of hypertension
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a health issue most people experience given the constant rise in today’s temperature. Since the raging heat is not calming anytime soon, it is best that healthy alternatives, such as consuming vegetables and fruits with natural nutrients that can aid in reducing the risk of hypertension, be.....»»
Choco Mucho s Rondina, Farm Fresh s Tubu trade praises after high-scoring battle
Game recognizes game......»»
Quezon City: Face to face class suspension policy only for basic ed
The Quezon City government’s policy on automatic class suspensions due to extreme heat only covers public elementary and high schools......»»
48ºC heat index hounds Aparri, Cagayan – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — A scorching 48ºC heat index hounded Aparri, Cagayan on Tuesday while 30 other areas / locations likewise experienced a dangerous heat index, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa defines heat index as a measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s.....»»
Cebu to hit record high heat index on April 24
Cebu to hit record high heat index on April 24.....»»
2 high-value targets nabbed, P6.8-M shabu seized
2 high-value targets nabbed, P6.8-M shabu seized.....»»
Cuizon unloads 40 points in Aloguinsan’s win in Cabaron cagefest
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Andre Minos Cuizon put on a stellar outing by carrying Aloguinsan on his back in beating Malabuyoc, 119-109, during their game in the Cabaron Invitational Inter-town Basketball Tournament held over the weekend at the covered court in Moalboal, Cebu. Cuizon poured a game-high 40 points to lead Aloguinsan in winning four.....»»
DOH records 34 heat-related illnesses, with 6 deaths
The Department of Health has reported 34 cases of heat-related illness as high heat indices are continuously experienced in different areas in the country......»»
The rise of alternative destinations- Thailand, Poland, and the Philippines - ICEF Monitor
The rise of alternative destinations: Thailand, Poland, and the Philippines ICEF Monitor.....»»
Cebu hits record high heat index of 39°C
Cebu hits record high heat index of 39°C.....»»
JK naka-duet si Regine, netizens bumilib: ‘Minura ng high notes!’
DREAM come true para sa OPM singer na si Juan Karlos ang makasama sa iisang stage ang Asia’s Songbird na si Regine Velasquez. Isa kasi ang young singer sa mga naging guest performers sa “Regine Rocks: The Repeat” concert na ginanap sa Mall of Asia Arena noong April 19. Sa Instagram, masayang ibinandera ni JK.....»»
5 Kim Soo-hyun roles that stole our hearts
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun never fails to make our hearts flutter with his drama roles throughout the years and his ongoing drama, “Queen of Tears”, is not an exception. Kim Soo-hyun was first popularly known in the 2011 South Korean high school drama, “Dream High”, where he played the role of Song Sam Dong,.....»»
Government urged to release P2.5 billion public transport cash subsidy
The government should release at the soonest the P2.5 billion in fuel cash subsidy to public transport drivers to cushion the impact of high fuel prices, especially with the latest news about heightened tensions in Israel and Iran, a congressman said......»»