The military junta in Thailand has prepared a list of emergency measures to kick-start an economy threatened by recession after months of political turmoil.
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Gov’t releases Php7.3-B for new classrooms
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Republicans question U.S. prisoner swap with Taliban
United States politicians question the exchange of five Taliban prisoners with a United States army sergeant, saying that it amounts to a negotiation with terrorists.
No Wage Increase yet for Teachers -Palace
A new school year opens today, but public school teachers are still waiting for an increase in their salaries.
Infographic: Happy Father’s Day!
What is a dad? He is the one who picks you up after you fall and pushes you to try again… He is the one that walks you down the aisle and tells you that everything’s going to be ok… He may scold you when you break the rules, but he is also the first to shine with pride when you succeed… We love you, Dad! Happy Father’s Day!
Thai army rulers prepare emergency economic measures
(Reuters) – The military junta running Thailand has drawn up a list of emergency measures such as price caps on fuel and loan guarantees for small firms to kick-start an economy threatened by recession after months of political turmoil. The plans, outlined by Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong late on Sunday after a meeting with officials at economic ministries, take in longer-term measures such as the development of special economic zones on the borders with Myanmar, Laos and Malaysia. The […]
Scientists grow human cartilage using stem cells
(Reuters) — For the first time, fully functional human cartilage has been grown using stem cells derived from human bone marrow in a laboratory. According to the research team at Columbia University in New York who developed the new method, cartilage is a simple but important tissue. It is the only tissue in the body that does not have blood vessels or nerves. It is also a load-bearing tissue that protects the bone ends in the joints. Cartilage […]
Tornado in northwest China
A tornado wreaked havoc in northwest China, stranding hundreds of passengers.
ITALIANS POSITIVE ABOUT RENZI TRIUMPH IN EU VOTE
Italians are confident the landslide victory of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi in the European election will give him a clear mandate to push through much needed reforms to bring the country out of the economic crisis. Robby Malabanan reports.
INConcert – Araneta Coliseum
The Iglesia ni Cristo conducted an INConcert at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao. Ron Lee Aniciete reports.
