China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area
BEIJING/TOKYO - China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media said Sunday, the latest in a series of maritime disputes involving China and its neighbors.Chinese vessels took unspecified law enforcement measures, the embassy said in a statement, adding that it had lodged solemn representations for what it ca.....»»
Simple living
Under the law prescribing norms of conduct, public officials and employees are supposed to observe “simple living.”.....»»
Philippines suspends in-person classes due to heat, jeepney strike
Manila, Philippines - The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the education department said Sunday.Extreme heat has scorched Southeast Asia in recent weeks, prompting thousands of schools to suspend in-person operations and authorities to issue health warnings.Many schools in the Philippines have no a.....»»
Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail
Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will be sentenced to three years’ jail under the amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which were adopted during.....»»
2 cops catch police spouses having an ‘affair’ in mall parking lot
MANILA, Philippines — Two police officers are facing adultery and concubinage complaints after their spouses — who are also law enforcers — caught them allegedly having an affair at a mall parking lot in Laguna, according to police. In a report on Sunday, the Laguna Police Provincial Office (PPO) said the two complainants caught their partners allegedly.....»»
Police, Bangsamoro LTO maximize joint law enforcement activities
The police and the Bangsamoro transportation and communications ministry have fused ranks for a crackdown on private and passenger vehicles with dubious documents and to prevent entry into the autonomous region of stolen units from outside......»»
Power to the people
What is worse than this infernal weather, with the heat index surging to the mid-40s, threatening people’s health and well-being, and causing either the suspension of classes or a shift to synchronous or asynchronous modes of learning?.....»»
Senate targets passage of 20 Marcos’ priority bills in May
“Four of the 20 measures are nearing enactment into law already. The rest are for bicameral committee approval, for second and final reading approval, or awaiting committee approval,” Zubiri said in a statement issued ahead of the resumption of sessions on Monday. .....»»
Suspect in Metro stabbing in Studio City arrested in previous attacks NBC Los Angeles
The man arrested for fatally stabbing a woman on a Metro Red Line subway train in Studio City as she was on her way home from work early Monday was previously convicted of assaulting passengers on LAs public transit system, according to court records and law enforcement sources......»»
Outbreak of Whooping Cough Cases Reported by Henderson County Health Officials
An outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has been reported in Henderson County, with health officials confirming 27 cases of the highly contagious.....»»
Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»
Drug bust: Teacher nabbed in Cebu City with P102,000 ‘shabu’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A drug bust in Barangay Babag 2 in Cebu City on Thursday evening, April 25, 2024, resulted in the apprehension of a teacher and her common-law partner, who is identified as a target-listed drug personality. The suspects were identified as 31-year-old Maribel Arcilla, who works as a private school teacher; and.....»»
Grave and incurable
To declare a marriage void on the ground of psychological incapacity of one of the spouses, the totality of the evidence must prove that the incapacity is mental, not physical, which causes a party to be truly incapable of recognizing and fulfilling the basic marital covenants......»»
Bad beyond pharma
The alleged multi-level marketing practice of a local pharmaceutical company exposed by media is now the talk of the health care community......»»
PhilHealth hikes benefit package for heatstroke
The state health insurer’s heatstroke benefit package has been raised to P8,450 from P6,500 – a 30 percent increase......»»
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.....»»
NDAP, Nestlé promote proper nutrition with Nutrition Masterclass Interschool Competition
In the era of social media, there are multiple ways of creating content that’s easily accessible for online audiences and as a result, there is also a surge in popular but unfounded nutrition and health information being spread on the internet......»»
Vape products to contain graphic health warnings
Just like tobacco products, e-cigarette or vape products available in the local market shall contain graphic health warnings soon, according to the Department of Health......»»
Prescription Protocol: Why it is essential for certain drug purchases
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Accessing medication through pharmacies is a common practice for many individuals seeking relief from various health conditions. However, amid the convenience of over-the-counter purchases, it is important to recognize the role of prescriptions in protecting patient health. These formal documents, issued by licensed healthcare providers, not only authorize the procurement of.....»»
Residents complain health hazardous dust from solar farm in Silay
Residents complain health hazardous dust from solar farm in Silay.....»»