Category: update

Rare ‘Thunderstorm Asthma’ kills six in Australia MOSCOW, Nov 28 (PNA/Sputnik) — Six are now dead from a rare “thunderstorm asthma” outbreak in Melbourne, Australia. Five more remain in intensive care units, with three in critical condition, and another 12 are in hospitals for less severe respiratory problems. A thunderstorm[…]

President Duterte: Illegal drugs is heaviest burden MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday spoke on the drug problem, corruption and rebellion in Mindanao before his former classmates and fellow law graduates at the San Beda Law Grand Alumni Homecoming held at the Shangrila Hotel in Bonifacio[…]

More jobs for PWDs pushed in Senate By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) — A senator is pushing for a measure that provides persons with disabilities (PWDs) with jobs in both the public and private sector. Under Senate Bill No. 1249, Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino to amend[…]

‘Marce’ intensifies into tropical storm; 9 areas under Signal Number 2 By Janice M. Cave State weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said “Marce” has intensified into a tropical storm as it headed for Panay island Friday. In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said the[…]

Senator wants road safety taught in elementary By Azer N. Parrocha A senator, realizing the prevalence of deaths caused by road accidents, filed a measure on Thursday seeking to teach basic road safety in elementary education. Under Senate Bill No. 1231 or the proposed Road Safety and Comprehensive Driver’s Education[…]