Stop Rabies expands to Siargao, strengthening community partnerships for rabies prevention

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Stop Rabies has expanded its community-based education efforts across Luzon and the Visayas.

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VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon —At least 31 people were confirmed positive for Hepatitis A in Bukidnon, as health authorities continue to closely monitor 59 others in a bid to contain the spread of the outbreak in this city. Latest data from the City Health Office showed that confirmed cases include 26 in Barangay Lurugan and five

Unified PWD ID uses QR codes to prevent fraud

Oct 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A new identification system for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will use a centralized database and QR code verification to help prevent fake and duplicate IDs and make it easier for qualified cardholders to claim benefits, the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) said. The Unified Persons with Disabilities ID System (UPWDIS) introduces

Pulse Asia survey: Sara Duterte retains majority approval and trust

Oct 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte enjoys the approval and trust of a slim majority of Filipinos, while nearly half of respondents disapprove of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s performance and express distrust in him, according to Pulse Asia Research’s September 2026 Ulat ng Bayan survey. The survey was conducted from Sept. 17 to 24 through

China keen to strengthen North Korea trade ties with New Yalu River Bridge opening

Oct 15, 2026

China’s premier has reaffirmed his country’s support for North Korea and its leader during the much-delayed opening of a new bridge between the neighbours. In a taped speech to the opening ceremony on the New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, Premier Li Qiang said the link was a landmark in Chinese-North Korean friendship. Li said the bridge would promote economic and trade ties, expand personnel exchanges and tighten the bond between the two peoples, according to state news agency Xinhua. The...

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As Negeri Sembilan royal crisis persists, Malaysian rulers, government urged to step in

Oct 15, 2026

Malaysia’s powerful Conference of Rulers and the government need to intervene and find a solution to the months-long royal stand-off in Negeri Sembilan and constitutional limbo over the status of the state’s ruler, according to political analysts. Negeri Sembilan’s royal house has been locked in a bitter deadlock since April over whether incumbent Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir or his proposed replacement, Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja’afar, is the rightful ruler. The feud has taken down a state...

VR experience brings history to life for Hà Nội students

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More than eight decades after the Declaration of Independence was read, the use of VR is bringing the memory of that day closer to young people, allowing them to experience a defining chapter of Việt Nam’s history in a new way.

Jeepney drivers vow to continue Tatay Elmer’s fight for good

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In this series of interviews, family and friends look back on their fondest memories of the late jeepney driver and activist, sharing how they plan to honor his life

SC applicants weigh in on raising qualifications of nat'l candidates

Oct 15, 2026

The final batch of applicants vying for the Supreme Court (SC) position that will be vacated by Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier on Thursday weighed in on increasing the qualifications required for national elective positions in government.

Bianca Manalo opens up on breakup with Win Gatchalian

Oct 15, 2026

Bianca Manalo opened up on her breakup with Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian.

China, US discuss AI as chip stock rout hits Asian markets

Oct 15, 2026

China and the United States are in regular talks about artificial intelligence (AI) as they seek to firm up plans for an incident “hotline” and develop a formalised dialogue process ahead of a presidential summit next month. The two sides aim to agree on a basic framework for addressing AI incidents before Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump meet on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen, the South China Morning...

Sherwin Gatchalian looks into 'wacky' photos taken in Senate session hall

Oct 15, 2026

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said he has asked the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms (OSAA) to look into the circulating photos of certain individuals doing wacky poses while inside the session hall.

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