October 4, 2024

Control smartphones like tobacco, says WHO expert

Baku: Countries should consider regulating digital devices like smartphones in a similar way imposed on tobacco products, to combat social media’s rising negative impact on young people’s mental health, the World Health Organization’s Natasha Azzopard…

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PH ‘gravely concerned’ over tensions in Middle East

Manila: The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Friday called for restraint amid the increased tension in the Middle East and the start of “limited” Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon.

‘The Philippine…

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PBBM to tackle SCS issue in ASEAN summit

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to discuss the recent developments in the South China Sea (SCS) during the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane, Laos, the Departmen…

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53 La Union villages under red zone due to ASF

Malasiqui: Fifty-three villages from eight localities in the province of La Union were categorized as red zones due to the presence of African swine fever (ASF), a Department of Agriculture (DA) official said Friday.

These villages are in the towns

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Okubo named PNP’s No. 4

Manila: Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil has designated Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo as acting Chief of the Directorial Staff, the force’s fourth highest official.

Okubo’s reassignment took effect on Friday, replacing…

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