WHO approves simpler cholera vaccine
GENEVA, Switzerland — The WHO announced Friday it had approved a new, simpler version of an existing oral cholera vaccine, which should help increase the number of available doses as global cases surge.
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Iced coffee is Filipinos' favorite coffee beverage — data
MANILA, Philippines — Iced coffee is the most popular coffee beverage in the Philippines, according to data collated by coffee-centric creatives at Coffeeness.
UNAP grants Human Rights Award to outstanding Pinoys
MANILA, Philippines — The United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP), a 76-year-old non-government organization, has granted the Human Rights Award to four Filipinos who contributed significantly to the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their respective fields.
Rowers chase dream
MANILA, Philippines — It’s sink or stay afloat for four Philippine rowers vying for Paris tickets at the World Rowing Olympic Asia-Oceania Continental Qualifier on Tangeum Lake, Chungju, South Korea starting today. The regatta ends on Sunday.
Eala falls to French foe, exits W75 Bellinzona tilt
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala crashed out of the W75 Bellinzona's round of 32 in Switzerland after being swept by French opponent Selena Janicijevic, 6-3, 6-1, Wednesday evening (Manila time).
Osaka returns to BJK Cup duty with hopeful eye on Olympics
PARIS – Naomi Osaka returns to the BJK Cup for the first time in four years on Friday, optimistically hoping to force her way into the Olympic Games.
Hepatitis viruses kill 3,500 people a day — WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland — More than 3,500 people die from hepatitis viruses every day and the global toll is rising, the World Health Organization warned on Tuesday, calling for swift action to fight the second-largest infectious killer.
'Futuristic' cable car cabins launched in Singapore
MANILA, Philippines — Mount Faber Leisure Group recently celebrated a milestone with another milestone. When it marked the Singapore Cable Car’s 50th anniversary last March, it launched the new, futuristic SkyOrb Cabins on the Singapore Cable Car-Mount Faber line.