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New Zealand to kill 150,000 cows to end bacterial disease
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand plans to slaughter about 150,000 cows as it tries to eradicate a strain of disease-causing bacteria from the national herd.
2 killed in mudslide at Baguio condominium construction site
Rescue workers from 911 On Call, Baguio Fire Department, and other volunteers try to save people caught in a mudslide at Sandico St., Barangay Salud Mitra, Baguio City on Wednesday afternoon. Two people were killed, according to local authorities.
WE REMEMBER: Comfort women, by the numbers
Research by Carmelle Lacuata; Infographic by Louie Magano, ABS-CBN News Posted at May 12 2018 06:09 AM | Updated as of May 12 2018 06:11 AM "Comfort women" were girls and women taken to "comfort stations" of the Japanese military during World War 2.
Happy kids may become adults with lower heart attack risk
Published March 16, 2016 7:40am By LISA RAPAPORT, Reuters Kids who live in a stress-free environment may grow up to be adults with a lower risk of heart attacks than their peers who experience social, emotional or financial difficulties during childhood, a Finnish study suggests.
100,000 pairs of scissors to avoid delays in May elections
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hoping 100,000 pairs of scissors would prevent delays in the May 9.
World's first dengue vaccine now available in PH
An initial 300,000 doses will be made available to the private market DENGUE VACCINE. The world's first-ever dengue vaccine is now available in the Philippines. Photo from Sanofi Pasteur
Filipino scientist receives funding for work on malaria vaccine
Published March 31, 2016 5:59pm A US-based Filipino scientist has just receivedfrom Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund for his work on a malaria vaccine.
DOH starts dengue vaccinations today
By Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star) | Updated April 4, 2016 - 12:00am The DOH said a child who will suffer from fever and headache should be kept comfortable, encouraged to drink plenty of water and take appropriate medication.
600 Marikina students to receive dengue vaccine shots
By: Jovic Yee @inquirerdotnet Philippine Daily Inquirer 10:18 AM April 4th, 2016 MANILA — Some 600 public school students in Marikina City are set to receive on Monday (Apr. 4) the world’s first dengue vaccine, which officials hope would lessen children’s susceptibility to the deadly mosquito-borne disease.
