This February 7, 2019 photo shows a health office worker conducting a house-to-house visit to immunize children. (The STAR / Michael Varcas) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is receiving three million doses of a vaccine that protects people from pertussis soon as cases of whooping cough increase, the Department of …
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Lisa Guerrero-Nakpil is new NHCP chairperson
NEW HEAD. New National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chairperson Lisa Guerrero-Nakpil (right) is congratulated by National Commission for Culture and the Arts Chairman Victorino Mapa Manalo on Tuesday (March 26, 2024). Nakpil succeeded Dr. Emmanuel Franco Calairo. (Photo courtesy of NHCP) MANILA – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on …
Read More »30 major Spanish firms keen on doing business in the Philippines– PEZA
Some 30 major Spanish firms from various industries expressed keen interest in the Philippines as the Spanish government listed its former colony as the only Asian country in its masterplan for priority cooperation. Tereso O. Panga, director-general of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), reported this after embarking on its …
Read More »Hundred Islands National Park: a one-stop vacation hub
HUNDRED ISLANDS. Tourists start to flock to the Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos City, Pangasinan with the onset of the summer season. The national park is known for its white sand beaches, scenic view, and other fun activities. (Photo by Hilda Austria) ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – The Hundred Islands National Park …
Read More »Ex-chief of China football body sentenced to life for taking bribes
ISTANBUL – A court in China’s Hubei province sentenced on Tuesday former head of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) Chen Xuyuan to life imprisonment for accepting bribes, state news agency Xinhua reported. The Huangshi Intermediate People’s Court said Chen, 67, took advantage of his various posts from 2010 to 2023 to …
Read More »Olympics tech firm Atos posts huge loss but says Games unaffected
PARIS (AFP) — Debt-ridden French IT group Atos, the cybersecurity and data provider for the Paris Olympics, posted a huge annual loss on Tuesday, March 26, but vowed that its troubles would not disrupt the Games. The firm will transmit Olympic and Paralympic game results nearly instantaneously to broadcasters and …
Read More »Five surefire ways to prevent a cold
How to keep your days sniffle-free As the summer season starts, the sudden change in weather can upset our immune systems. With our immune systems going hay wire, leads the door open for the common cold to creep its way in and give us a nasty cough. Here are five …
Read More »K-drama ‘Marry My Husband’ star Park Min-young to hold fan meeting in Manila
Korean actress Park Min-young, star of the dramas “Marry My Husband” (2024) and “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” (2018), will be coming to Manila for her first fan meeting. Promoter CDM Entertainment announced on March 26 that Park Min-young will hold her “My Brand New Day in Manila” fan meeting …
Read More »No charges for ‘Papa Swift’ in Australia after alleged Eras altercation
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift arrives for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. AFP / Robyn Beck MANILA, Philippines — Australian police on Tuesday said no action would be taken against Taylor Swift’s father — nicknamed “Papa Swift” by her adoring fans — …
Read More »Lakbay Norte: Pick your own grapes in this La Union vineyard; other ‘hidden gems’ to discover
Lakay Ago Nature’s Park (Philstar.com / Jan Milo Severo) MANILA, Philippines — Situated in the northern part of Luzon, La Union is known for its beaches and surfing. Little did we know, the province also houses different tourist spots and culture hubs. NLEX Corporation recently held a Lakbay Norte tour …
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