LONDON, Feb. 5 (PNA/Xinhua) — Sensitivity to pain could be altered by a person’s lifestyle and environment throughout their lifetime, according to a new study published on Tuesday in Nature Communications. Pain…
DOST provides “F-houses” as shelter for calamity victims
By Aerol B. Patena MANILA, Feb 5 (PNA) — The Forest Products Research and Development Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FPRDI) has developed “F-houses” which may serve as temporary…
President Aquino seeks international help vs China’s claims over West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Feb. 5 (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III this week sought international support in contesting China’s claims over the West Philippine Sea, warning of the consequences of “(saying) yes to something…
Which industry pays the highest salary in PHL?
By Kris M. Crismundo MANILA, Feb 5 (PNA) — Jobstreet.com disclosed in a press briefing Wednesday the local industries giving the highest salary for employees with one year to four years of…
Palace asks OFWs in HK to stay calm, assures gov’t is ready for visa sanction
MANILA, Feb 5 (PNA) — As the Hong Kong visa sanction imposed on Philippine government officials and diplomats takes effect Wednesday, Malacanang asked overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong to stay…
First UN report on Syrian children details ‘unspeakable’ horrors
UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 5 (PNA/APP) — Syrian children have been subjected to “unspeakable” suffering in the nearly three years of civil war, with the government and allied militia responsible for countless killings,…
Palace objects lifting of TRO on power rate hike as this is ‘contrary to public interest’
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Feb. 5 (PNA) — While the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said that their petition to lift the temporary restraining order (TRO) imposed on the power rate hike…
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COALITION of SERVICES of the ELDERLY, INC. (COSE)/ HELPAGE INTERNATIONAL On 8 November, Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda), the most powerful storm ever recorded (category 5), made a direct hit on…
U.S. to push for vehicle-to-vehicle wireless communications
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (PNA/Xinhua) — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) said Monday it will begin taking steps to enable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) wireless communication technology for light vehicles. This technology would “improve…
DOST-Bicol reminds public on Philippine Standard Time
LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 4 (PNA)–The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Bicol regional office on Monday said it has been noticing several breaches of the law that requires all national and government…
DPWH, PLGU push road shortcuts for Nueva Vizcaya’s 2 urban towns
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Feb. 4 (PNA) — Heavy traffic in the towns of Bambang and Solano will soon be decongested especially during busy hours of the day and the influx of commuters…
P20-M flood control project in Calbayog City now 45% complete
TACLOBAN CITY, Feb. 4 (PNA) — A flood control project implemented by the Samar first district engineering office (SFDEO) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in a village in…
Tehran optimistic about reaching this July final deal on Iran’s nuclear program
BERLIN, Feb. 4 (PNA/ITAR-TASS) — The final agreement between Iran and the West on Tehran’s controversial nuclear program should be reached by summer, Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said during a…
U.S. cyber commander visits S. Korea to discuss response to DPRK threats
SEOUL, Feb. 4 (PNA/Xinhua) –The chief of the U.S. Cyber Command visited South Korea Monday to discuss ways on how to tackle possible cyber threats from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea…
Thai army chief condemns insurgent attacks in Deep South
BANGKOK, Feb. 4 (PNA/Xinhua) — Thai army chief Prayuth Chanocha Tuesday slashed insurgent attacks against innocent people in the Deep South. Prayuth described the insurgents as”inhuman” for killing children, women, the elderly…