Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, April 8
TOKYO -- The number of people hospitalized in Japan due to health damage related to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's dietary supplement containing red yeast rice, or beni-koji, had risen to 212, local media reported on Monday. The figure was updated as of Sunday, with those who have since been discharged included, national news agency Kyodo reported citing the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. (Japan-Drugmaker-He.....»»
Declining public trust: Long list of problems in PCSO
FOR THOSE willing to play the odds, the small price of a lottery ticket holds up the magic power of possibility, the freedom from financial worries and deprivation, the dream of a different life come true. The little bit of chance enlivens with its promise of relief from the burdens of poverty or for those who are not poor, for more of the good life. Filipinos have embraced the Lotto. It is part of national life......»»
Simpson’s name stays on Bills’ Wall of Fame
Long before the Bronco chase gripped a national television audience and the “Trial of the Century” captivated the country, O.J. Simpson was making his mark on the football field......»»
French national, Cebuana found dead inside tent in Bohol
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A French national and a woman from Cebu were found dead inside the camping tent they set up at an empty lot of a private subdivision in Tagbilaran City, Bohol early Friday morning, April 12, 2024. Both victims were believed to have been poisoned to death after police officers found chemicals.....»»
Liloan accident: 11-year-old boy dies after getting run over by dump truck
CEBU CITY, Philippines – An 11-year-old boy died in a Liloan accident after his head was run over by a dump truck that collided with the motorcycle his father was driving along the national road in Barangay Jubay, Liloan town, Cebu on Friday morning, April 12, 2024. The fatal accident happened at around 9:45 a.m.,.....»»
French national, Cebuana found dead inside camping tent in Tagbilaran City
French national, Cebuana found dead inside camping tent in Tagbilaran City.....»»
Pokwang s ex Lee O Brian finally deported — Bureau of Immigration
The Bureau of Immigration confirmed it successfully deported American national Lee O’Brian, ex-partner of comedienne Pokwang......»»
Piston Cebu won’t join national transport strike
Piston Cebu won’t join national transport strike.....»»
Collaborative solutions for surging energy needs
The onset of the dry season coincides with the nation grappling with the continued effects of El Niño, anticipated to persist until May, according to national weather bureau PAGASA......»»
‘Geeks On A Beach 2023’: Startup founders to gather at Panglao, Bohol Philippines
Movers and shakers of the Philippine startup community, innovators and investors, and global and national leaders are set to gather for the sixth edition of the tech-famous Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) international conference on November 22 to 24 at the renowned Panglao Island in Bohol, Philippines. Spearheaded by GeeksPH and co-organized by the Department […].....»»
Expo marks 30 years of retail excellence
The Philippine Retailers Association, the premier national organization of the country’s top retailers and allied industries announces the upcoming National Retail Conference and Expo 2024 slated on August 29 to 30 this year at the SMX Convention Center Manila......»»
Military in North rejects CPP s calls for peace talks
The military stationed in the northern provinces rejected calls by the Communist Party of the Philippines to resume the stalled peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines......»»
Hindi ko pa panahon : Regine Velasquez on calls to name her National Artist
Singer-host Regine Velasquez admitted she was flattered by calls from Filipinos to name her a National Artist though she believes others are currently more qualified to receive the recognition......»»
Hindi ko pa panahon : Regine Velasquez on calls to name her National Artist
Singer-host Regine Velasquez admitted she was flattered by calls from Filipinos to name her a National Artist though she believes others are currently more qualified to receive the recognition......»»
Beard scores but Filipinas fall to South Korea 2-1
Angie Beard’s maiden goal as a Filipina was the bright spot for the Philippine women’s national football team, which suffered a narrow 1-2 loss to South Korea in their international friendly at Icheon Sports Complex on Monday night......»»
Upbeat Matsuyama eyes second green jacket
Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama enters this week’s Masters Tournament in upbeat mood as he looks to repeat his historic triumph at Augusta National......»»
32 suspects nabbed in Metro Manila drug stings
Thirty-two people were apprehended in Metro Manila during heightened anti-narcotics operations conducted by the National Capital Region Police Office over the weekend......»»
Marbil tells cops: Stay on the righteous path
Attending his first flag-raising ceremony yesterday as chief of the Philippine National Police, Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil called on PNP personnel to always stay on the righteous path and give the best service to the public......»»
Market still not conducive for IPO
PNB Holdings Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Philippine National Bank, is ready to conduct an initial public offering, according to Carlu Fernandez, Philippine Airlines’ general counsel, but market conditions are still not conducive to an IPO at this time......»»
NFA fails to meet palay procurement target in February
The National Food Authority continues to struggle in beefing up its rice buffer stock as its buying price remains uncompetitive against private traders, worsened by lesser harvest in February......»»