MANILA, (PNA) — Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., the developer and operator of Resorts World Manila (RWM), has embarked on the expansion of the integrated casino resort, confident about the prospects of…
Year: 2013
Cambodian toddler dies of bird flu, bringing cases to 23 so far this year
PHNOM PENH, (PNA/Xinhua) — A two-year-old girl from northwestern Pursat province died late last month from the H5N1 virus, bringing the number of the cases to 23 so far this year, a…
Rise in medical violations blamed on inept inspectors
HA NOI, (PNA/VNS) -— Healthcare inspector shortages in terms of both quantity and professional skills is one of the key reasons that lead to the violations found at private healthcare establishments recently….
Teen pregnancy rate remains high due to lack of contraception
HA NOI, (PNA/VNS) -— More than a third of young Vietnamese still lack access to the contraception they need, as a result, the rates of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions are still…
Saudi Arabia reports another death from new coronavirus infection: WHO
GENEVA, (PNA/Xinhua) — Saudi Arabia has reported an additional death from confirmed infection with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), the World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday. WHO said in its latest…
1M Cambodian children get new measles, rubella vaccine
PHNOM PENH, (PNA/Xinhua) — The total number of Cambodian children immunized in the nationwide campaign with measles and rubella vaccines has already reached one million, the Ministry of Health announced Tuesday. Health…
3-year-old boy infected with H7N9 bird flu
GUANGZHOU, (PNA/Xinhua) — A three-year-old boy was confirmed to have contracted H7N9 bird flu in south China’s Guangdong Province on Tuesday. The child, a native of Sichuan Province living in a village…
HIV cases in S. Cotabato reach 31
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, (PNA) — Health authorities in South Cotabato province confirmed on Tuesday two new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, bringing the disease incidence in the area to 31….
Experts advise vaccination against Hepatitis B
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, (PNA) — If not properly treated, Hepatitis B may lead to liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma, the fourth most common cause of cancer among Filipinos and the…
Butuan City intensifies anti-dengue campaign
BUTUAN CITY, (PNA) — The city, topping the number of dengue cases and fatalities in the region, has intensified its advocacy against the mosquito-borne disease by providing appropriate information and preventive measures…
PSC scraps 3 sports event in Batang Pinoy National Games
DAVAO CITY, (PNA) – The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) had officially announced the scrapping of the three sports events in Batang Pinoy National Games slated on Nov. 19-23 in Bacolod City due…
Cali faces Smolka in toughest Pacific X-treme Combat fly title
MANILA, (PNA)– Davao City’s 22-year old pride, 22-year old Ale Cali gambles with his Pacific X-Treme Combat fly crown versus Louis Smolka come Saturday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City…
Miss Universe contest to take place in Moscow for first time
MOSCOW, (PNA/Itar-Tass) — The Miss Universe beauty contest officially opened Tuesday in Moscow. The Russian capital for the first time hosts the show, in which contenders from 86 countries will compete for…
Amit wins 2013 Yalin Women’s Championship Crown
By Kevin Patrick V. Mariano MANILA, (PNA) — Top Filipina cue artist Rubilen Amit emerged triumphant against Britain’s Kelly Fisher, 10-7, to win her second 10-Ball crown in the finals of the…
Climate change becomes strategic challenge, needs joint attention: Cambodian PM
PHNOM PENH, (PNA/Xinhua) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Tuesday that climate change has now become a strategic challenge to development that requires urgent and joint attention. “Climate change is no…