PH-China-developed diagnostic for autoimmune diseases complete by Dec.

MANILA: A rapid diagnostic technology for autoimmune diseases being developed by Filipino and Chinese researchers is expected to be completed by December, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said Wednesday.

“This …

No Suspected Mpox Cases Detected Among 2.64 Mln Travellers – MOH

PUTRAJAYA, No suspected mpox cases have been detected among the nearly 2.64 million travellers screened at the country’s international entry points since Aug 16, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said today.

According to MOH, 33 suspected mpox cases have…

DSWD completes over 480 LAWA, BINHI projects in E. Visayas

MANILA: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said its Eastern Visayas Field Office-8 has completed the construction of 274 water harvesting facilities and 210 community gardens in the region under the Project LAWA (Loca…

Combating Corruption A Critical National Agenda – MACC Chief Commissioner

PUTRAJAYA, The theme ‘Malaysia MADANI: Jiwa Merdeka’ for this year’s National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations calls not only for freedom of speech and thought but also empowers people to free themselves from corrupt practices.

This focus on eradic…

DA to buy 150K more doses of AVAC live vaccines vs. ASF

MANILA: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday said additional AVAC live vaccines will be procured from Vietnam to prevent the further spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the country.

The agriculture chief made the statement a…

Japan calls for de-escalation amid China’s dangerous acts in WPS

MANILA: The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called for de-escalation in tensions amid China’s latest acts in the West Philippine Sea over the past two weeks, including the deployment of flares and ramming of a Filipino vessel.

Without direct…

Trump faces new US indictment in election interference case

WASHINGTON: The Office of US Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a revised indictment against former US President Donald Trump regarding claims of interference in the 2020 presidential election.

The move follows the high court’s decision finding Tru…