The Philippines’ House of Representatives Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan urged the Marcos administration to designate a new DOH head that would be tasked to rapidly modernize the healthcare system and position the country as a global medical hub just like Singapore. Photo credit: Pixabay “The Philippines has all the assets needed, including highly trained […]
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Recent research suggests men following a plant-based diet rich in healthy plant-based foods have a reduced risk of developing bowel cancer, the third most common cancer in the world. Photo credit: Karolina Grabowska Excerpts from the story: “The study, which was published in BMC Medicine, looked at 79,952 US-based men. It found that those who
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimated in late December 2022 that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production would have reached at least 300 million liters by the end of 2022. The estimate equates to 200% growth in 2022, which is significantly higher compared to the 2021 production of 100 million liters. More optimistic calculations estimate
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Communities across the Philippines could become more environmentally sustainable, thanks to the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS). UP has developed a new automated environment monitor, which undergoes regular testing procedures for future nationwide deployment. At the behest of UPD Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo, who prioritized the protection and preservation of UPD’s natural environment
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Porsche AG has joined the UN Global Compact as a new participant. The United Nations has confirmed the inclusion of the German sports car manufacturer in the world’s biggest and most important initiative for sustainable and responsible corporate governance. The UN Global Compact is a multi-stakeholder platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible
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How to save money when buying a brand-new car? Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI) is giving you a way by offering the following special deals and offers on its fuel-efficient models from January 1 to 31, 2023. Save money when you buy a Honda City S The City has been among HCPI’s best-selling models over
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A strong partnership between San Miguel Corp (SMC) and Rural Rising Philippines (RuRi) has rescued over 1.7 million kilos of fruits and vegetables from farmers struggling to sell their harvests since the pandemic started in 2020. SMC’s partnership with RuRi has helped boost the incomes of about 4,500 farmers from Luzon and provided consumers with
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A new Rolls-Royce plane engine has successfully entered the final phase of testing. The ALECSys (Advanced Low Emissions Combustion System) demonstrator engine recently took to the skies attached to the Rolls-Royce Boeing 747 Flying Test Bed in Tucson, Arizona. The test program has included flights up to 40,000 feet, and several engine relights at different
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Findings of a new study indicate that eating walnuts can reduce stress, and improve mental health and sleep among university students. (Photo credit: Engin Akyurt) Excerpts from the article: “According to the American Institute of Stress, 8 in 10 university students experience frequent bouts of stress, and 61% of students seek counseling for anxiety, depression,
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Cell-based meat—also known as cultured, cultivated, or sometimes slaughter free meat —will soon be available to buy at a butcher’s shop for the first time in Singapore. Photo credit: Fayette Reynolds Excerpts from the story: “Huber’s Butchery has partnered with food tech company Eat Just, in order to sell its GOOD Meat-branded chicken. According to
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