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…
Chinese city adopts emergency response for air pollution
TAIYUAN, (PNA/Xinhua) — An emergency response plan has been put into effect in Taiyuan, capital city of north China’s Shanxi Province, to deal with air pollution. Kindergartens, primary and high schools will…
(1st Lead) China urges developed countries on climate financing
BEIJING, (PNA/Xinhua) — A senior Chinese official on Tuesday urged developed countries to keep their commitments on climate financing and outline concrete actions ahead of a number of key meetings on the…
Save Mount Arayat Movement gains ground
CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga, (PNA) — Governor Lilia Pineda and members of the Pampanga Mayors’ League (PML) on Tuesday expressed their full support to the Save Mount Arayat Movement. Pineda, during the event…
Task force enforces demolition of illegal structures in Boracay
BORACAY ISLAND, (PNA) — The Task Force Boracay Redevelopment continues to enforce the demolition of illegal structures at the front beach of this resort island which started Sunday. Task Force Chairman Glen…