Education

DepEd thanks Metrobank founder for advancing PH educ, culture

by Ma. Teresa Montemayor/PNA MANILA -- The Department of Education (DepEd) on Saturday expressed its deepest gratitude to the founder of Metrobank and Metrobank Foundation, George Siao Kian Ty, who passed away on...

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Developed in Australia Shows Promise

by Phil Mercer/Voice of America SYDNEY — Australian researchers have made a breakthrough in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis using immunotherapy. Their world-first trial has produced promising results for the majority of patients enrolled,...

Negros Occidental boosts capability in rabies diagnosis

By Erwin Nicavera/PNA BACOLOD CITY -- The Negros Occidental Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) has acquired the capability to perform rabies diagnosis using the latest Direct Fluorescent Antibody Test (DFAT). Provincial Veterinarian Renante Decena, in...

Bulacan intensifies anti-measles drive

By Manny Balbin/PNA CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan -- The provincial government here has intensified its measles vaccination activities, prompted by the increase in the number of measles cases in the province. Acting Governor Daniel...

‘Toxorhynchites’ mosquito species vs. malaria, dengue carriers

By Celeste Anna Formoso/PNA PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- An elephant mosquito species called “Toxorhynchites” that is undergoing entomology study in a Department of Health (DOH)-run insectary in Palawan, may hold promise...

Study Shows Chemotherapy Not Needed To Treat Many Breast Cancers

By Carol Pearson/VOA News WASHINGTON —After a diagnosis of breast cancer, many women have surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. But a new study shows that if the cancer is caught early enough,...

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