Day: August 31, 2025

According to Deutsche Welle, the situation in the Philippines is a complex one. While the rising sea levels are a significant concern, particularly for a nation consisting of numerous islands, it’s not the only factor contributing to the frequent flooding that affects its citizens. Intensive groundwater drilling has been identified as another major cause, leading to land subsidence, or the gradual sinking of land, which exacerbates the flooding issue. Furthermore, land reclamation projects, often undertaken to create more space for urban development, are also under scrutiny. These projects can alter the natural water drainage patterns and increase the vulnerability of

Manila: De La Salle University pulled off a 29-27, 25-14, 12-25, 21-25, 15-13 victory over defending champion Far Eastern University (FEU) Saturday night to secure the first semifinal berth in the V-League Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena Sports and Events Center. Middle blocker Issa Ousseini from Cameroon scored 23 points off 19 attacks, three blocks, and one service ace as the Green Spikers rolled to their fifth straight win. According to Philippines News Agency, Chris Hernandez delivered 16 points on 13 attacks, two blocks, and one ace and made 21 excellent receptions for La Salle, which will meet rival

Louisiana: Two people have died in the US state of Louisiana after contracting flesh-eating bacteria from consuming contaminated raw oysters. According to Philippines News Agency, these deaths were confirmed during a meeting of the Louisiana Oyster Task Force, which reviewed recent data on illnesses linked to the consumption of oysters from the state. One of the victims was a resident of Louisiana, while the other was from out of state, as confirmed by a spokesperson. Both deaths were attributed to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium naturally found in warm coastal waters. This bacterium is more prevalent during the warmer months from

Tokyo: A clinical trial has demonstrated that an existing constipation drug called lubiprostone helps slow the progression of chronic kidney disease, a Japanese research team announced. This breakthrough finding, published in the US journal Science Advances, marks the first time the drug’s effect on maintaining renal function in humans has been documented. According to Philippines News Agency, about one in eight adults in Japan is estimated to suffer from chronic kidney disease. As the disease advances, patients may require artificial dialysis, yet there is currently no available medication to improve kidney function. The research team, led by Tohoku University professor