Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has endorsed former Presidential Communications Office (PCO) secretary Cheloy Garafil as a member and chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), Malacañang announced on Tuesday. Marcos issued a desire letter, expressing his intent for Garafil to lead the MECO Board of Directors,…
Tama Zoological Park in western Tokyo has announced the birth of an endangered Indian rhinoceros, marking the first such birth at the facility in half a century. The one-horned rhinoceros, born in early September, is reported to be healthy along with its mother. “This is the first time in 50 years that the zoo has…
Manila: Tropical Depression Gener is crossing the Cordillera Region and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within 24 hours, the weather bureau said Tuesday. ‘After 24 hours, nakikita natin na nasa labas na ng PAR o posibleng nasa labas na ng PAR itong si Bagyong Gener, 500 kilometers kanluran ng Dagupan…
The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Sudan has risen to 315, while fatalities from floods and heavy rains has reached 225, the country’s health authorities said Monday. The Health Ministry said in a statement that 266 new cholera cases were registered, bringing the total since August to 9,533, including 315 deaths. Authorities declared…
The United Nations on Monday highlighted the impact of ongoing mass evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli army, saying that the orders now cover more than 85 percent of Gaza. “As of 16 September, more than 55 evacuation orders remain in effect, covering more than 85 percent of Gaza. The latest evacuation…
An Australian genomics researcher has developed a new cancer screening test, which takes seconds and could save thousands of lives, Anadolu Agency reports citing local media. Stefan Mazy, who developed the DermR Patch with a team of four, said it could one day be an alternative to a biopsy, which is the most common method…
