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The Dog’s Nose Knows Malaria

WASHINGTON — It doesn't take long for Freya, a Springer Spaniel with plenty of energy and a very sensitive nose, to find the sock of a child infected with malaria. Freya's ability to...

PH seen making headway in S&T

MANILA -- The Philippines seems to be making headway in science and technology (S&T), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña has noted. Dela Peña was on his way to...

DOST to launch microsatellite to gather data on disasters

MANILA -- A more refined Filipino-made microsatellite -- the Diwata-2 -- is set to be launched on Oct. 29. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Friday afternoon, Department of...

Gov’t, private group tie up for massive psoriasis info campaign

DAVAO CITY – The Department of Health (DoH) and the Psoriasis Foundation of the Philippines (PFPI) joined hands to intensify the information and education campaign about the skin disorder for wider reach...

Integration of intangible heritage in schools underscored

ILOILO CITY -- The integration of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in the curriculum of primary up to tertiary schools is necessary. University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) chancellor Ricardo Babaran said this during...

Group taps art as therapy for kids with autism

MANILA -- A coffee artist believes that art can be therapeutic for children with autism as it promotes healthy self-expression. 1 San Mateo Artists Guild president Ella Hipolito has launched early this year...

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