ASEAN member countries face a big challenge in keeping a delicate balance between environmental sustainability and economic development, according to the secretary general of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh told parliamentarians in the recent 132nd Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly held in Hanoi, Vietnam that ASEAN member c ountries, as elsewhere in the world, face this challenge despite having an abundant natural and human resources. Luong Minh […]
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Proud Pinoy invention travels Manila’s roads
An inventor from University of the Philippines – Manila drives his invention through the streets of Manila. Made of bamboo, the “bangkarwayan” is an eco-friendly automobile that can also function as a boat.
Mayweather and Pacquiao conduct media workout
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COMELEC promotes “no bio, no boto” campaign
The Commission on Elections will aggressively promote its “no bio, no boto campaign” to encourage voters to validate their biometrics so that they can vote on the 2016 election.
Starts of classes on June 1
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Experimental Ebola vaccines, successful
After conducting early stage trials in Europe, the United States and Africa, the experimental Ebola vaccines was declared safe and effective.
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Malacañang reacts to accusations of bribery
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Free mobile alerts during periods of calamity should be implemented
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