Some 35,000 Spaniards could be infected with HIV without awareness
July 20, 2009 11:25 pm· Comments Off
MADRID, July 21 — A Spanish health official warned on Monday that up to 35,000 Spaniards could be infected with HIV/AIDS without awareness.
Panama reports first death of A(H1N1) flu
July 20, 2009 11:25 pm· Comments Off
PANAMA CITY, July 21 — Panama has confirmed one death of A(H1N1) flu, the first in the country, the Health Ministry said on Monday.
Thailand to step up A(H1N1) flu screening measures
July 20, 2009 11:25 pm· Comments Off
BANGKOK, July 21 – Thailand’s ministers for education, labor and public health agreed Monday to tighten Influenza A (H1N1) screening measures, while health volunteers nationwide were asked to help screen A(H1N1) flu patients.
Malaysia: Ministry cautions about lack of no new cases of H1N1
July 20, 2009 11:25 pm· Comments Off
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — When there are no new cases of influenza A (H1N1) being reported, the people generally would take it as good news but the Malaysian health authorities remain cautious in making such conclusion as the virus has spread worldwide at an unprecedented speed.
Church opposes revival of death penalty
July 20, 2009 9:43 am· Comments Off
By Ferdinand G. Patinio
MANILA, July 20 – The Catholic Church expressed anew its objection against the revival of death penalty, for whatever purpose it may be.
Government all set for peace talks with CPP-NDF this August — Razon
July 20, 2009 9:43 am· Comments Off
MANILA, July 20 -– The government is all set for the resumption of peace talks with the communist rebels this August, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Avelino Razon said today.
Former Belo doctor denies butt implants on trader
July 20, 2009 9:43 am· Comments Off
MANILA, July 20 –The former doctor of the Belo Medical Group (BMG) today denied he performed butt implants on 41-year old woman, who was hospitalized after contracting infections allegedly due to the implants on her. who was subpoenaed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in connection with the malpractice complaint of a businesswoman, said on Monday that he did not perform butt implants on her but only a retouch procedure.
Political will, not popularity, saved RP from global economic downturn – PGMA
July 20, 2009 9:43 am· Comments Off
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, July 20 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said today that one does not have to be popular to effectively protect and preserve the country and people particularly from the adverse impact of the global economic downturn.
PCG seizes unassembled explosives from Cebu vessel
July 20, 2009 9:43 am· Comments Off
MANILA, July 20 — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has strengthened its monitoring of explosives following the confiscation of massive unassembled bombing materials aboard a vessel in North Reclamation Area in Mandaue City, Cebu last Thursday.
PGMA, De Castro to unveil Muntinlupa housing project
July 20, 2009 9:43 am· Comments Off
MANILA, July 20 — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Vice President Noli De Castro will jointly unveil tomorrow (Tuesday, July 21) a housing project for government employees.