Scotland has become the first country in the world to ban the use of the anesthetic desflurane due to its harmful impact on the environment. “Desflurane, used as an anaesthetic during surgery, has a global warming potential 2,500 times greater than car…
The government is courting financial institutions to help finance Phase 1 of the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) project. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently met anew with officials of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to p…
Filipinos may avail of permanent contraception procedures under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). In a news release on Sunday, PhilHealth acting president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. reminded its members an…
Meralco boosted its bid to clinch a twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals after edging Phoenix, 92-86, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Sunday night. KJ McDaniels finished with 19 points, 16 rebounds, two assists, four ste…
Filipino Mark Magsayo failed to become a world boxing champion anew after bowing to American Brandon Figueroa via unanimous decision in their showdown for the interim World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight title at Toyota Arena in Ontario, Californi…
De La Salle-Lipa marched into the quarterfinal round after a 25-13, 25-11 victory over Junction Youth Organization of Los BaƱos, Laguna in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation Under-18 Championships at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila on Sun…