Italian President Giorgio Napolitano will step down in hours, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Tuesday (January 13), opening up a delicate political process to name a new head of state. The 89-year-old Napolitano, who reluctantly agreed to a second term in 2013 after a deadlocked election threatened to leave Italy politically adrift, said last month he would resign soon because of age-related ailments. In a speech to the European Parliament to mark the close […]
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Satirical magazine depicts Prophet Muhammad on cover
The satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo revealed its new cover depicting Prophet Muhammad.
EU pledges to raise financial assistance to the Philippines
The European Union have pledged to increase its financial assistance to the Philippines, from 130 million euros to 325 million euros, with most of the assistance going to the Bangsamoro region.
Asian kids can solve complex mathematical equations without calculator
Using mental math techniques like “imaginary abacus”, kids from India, Japan and China showed that they can solve complex mathematical equations without the use of calculators.
Pacquiao teases about fight with Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao made a teasing statement, saying that there will be an announcement before the month ends. Manny said that his much-awaited fight will push through and only the date of said fight is being finalized.
Cancer and Autism: how to deal with it?
It’s always hard to talk about illnesses especially major diseases like cancer and autism. Patients, family members, or anyone can find it hard to talk about the impact cancer and autism is having on their lives. It often leads to them the feelings of isolation. Yes it’s really hard to deal with this kind of illness but you have to stay and be positive in life to be able to fight and overcome this kind […]
Some useful information about cancer and autism
Since this week is Cancer and Autism Awareness Week, let me share some useful information that will broaden your knowledge about cancer and autism. Having diseases such as cancer and autism is a serious matter. Some people who suffer from this kind of disease find courage in fighting these ailments by having a positive attitude. But still some people, who have cancer or who have family members who suffer from autism, tend to suffer from […]
National Cancer Consciousness Week
Known as the silent killer, cancer is one of the leading causes of death not only in the Philippines but in the whole world as well. But we can do something to fight and prevent this dreaded disease. Prevention and early detection are our best weapons against cancer. Spread the word! The third week of January is National Cancer Consciousness Week
COMELEC assures that PCOS machines will last for 25 years
The Commission on Election assured the public that the precinct count optical scan or PCOS machines will last for 25 years, after the Department of Budget and Management rejected their plan to buy new machines. Instead, the COMELEC opted to have their existing machines repaired by SMARTMATIC. [three_fourth]
SC hears petitions against MRT-LRT fare hike
The Supreme Court holds an en banc session to hear the multiple petitions against the hike on the MRT-LRT fare which almost doubled the fare of the said transport systems.
Fire in Tondo, Manila
An electrical overload caused a fire in Tondo, Manila which left 114 families without homes.
Minimum jeepney fare, now at seven pesos
From Php 7.50, the minimum jeepney fare is now at Php 7, after its approval by the Land Transportation and Franchising Board.
