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WHO lists drug-resistant bacteria

March 2, 2017

The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed a list of bacteria that pose “the greatest threat to human health”. In a statement, WHO said there are 12 families of bacteria that have developed resistance to antimicrobial medicines. “Antibiotic resistance is growing,

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Death penalty bill passes House on second reading

Death penalty bill passes House on second reading

March 1, 2017

The House of Representatives approved on second reading a proposed law reimposing a non-mandatory death penalty bill for drug-related offenses.   Deputy Speaker and Batangas Rep. Raneo Abu banged the gavel signaling the approval on second reading of the bill

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DAR prepares fourth draft on two-year moratorium on land conversion

March 1, 2017

The Department of Agrarian Reform has prepared a fourth draft of the two-year moratorium on the land conversion, with some exemptions. In a forum on Wednesday in Quezon City, DAR Secretary Rafael Mariano said it would be up to President

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Alleged NPAs turn prime mover in Agusan del Sur

March 1, 2017

Alleged members of New People’s Army torched a prime mover drawing a container van of bananas from Sumifru Corp. in Agusan del Sur last Tuesday. Marine Col. Edgard Arevalo, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs chief,  said based

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Army recruiting 13,910 new soldiers

March 1, 2017

The Philippine Army is set to recruit 13,910 new soldiers to fill up various Army units nationwide. Col. Benjamin Hao, Philippine Army spokesman, said the recruitment will include “349 officers (2nd Lieutenant); 8,892 soldiers for the special quota as approved

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Duterte finally signs Paris climate change agreement

March 1, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte has finally signed the instrument of the Philippine accession to the Paris Agreement that aims to temper the effect of climate change. Duterte signed the instrument of accession on February 28 after months of criticizing the deal,

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House rights committee gives HR Board more flexibility

March 1, 2017

The House committee on Human Rights approved Wednesday a bill seeking to amend Republic Act 10368 or the “Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013” so the Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board will be given more flexibility to

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INTERVIEW with Dr. Antonio G.M. La Viña. A mid-year assessment of President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s administration

March 1, 2017

Dr. La Viña was the Dean of the Ateneo School of Government until 2016, taking this position in 2006 when he returned to the Philippines after an eight year stint in aWashington DC environmental think tank, the World Resources Institute

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