A new variety of native edible truffles was discovered by a Franco-Ontarian farmer in Wendover, Ont. Lucille Groulx uncovered the unique fungus on her Wendover, Ont., farm. When Lucille Groulx started her truffle farm in Wendover, Ont., in 2015, she was using truffles she had imported from France. Only later …
Read More »New research offers clues to what causes long COVID — fuelling hope for eventual treatments
For several years, scientists have tried to untangle one of COVID-19’s persistent puzzles: Why do some people, even after mild infections, go on to develop lasting health issues? Now, fresh clues are emerging. Different research teams have identified multiple hallmarks of the often-debilitating condition. This story is part of CBC …
Read More »Developing entrepreneurial skills in senior high school: Opportunities, challenges
One of the objectives of the K to 12 program, as embodied in Republic Act No. 10533, otherwise known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, is this: “Broaden the goals of high school education for college preparation, vocational and technical career opportunities as well as creative arts, sports …
Read More »Serpent’s forked tongue
Since Hamas’ control of the Gaza Strip, it has used civilian facilities either as training grounds for its terror campaign or as cover for its lairs. The terrorist organization Hamas, through more than two weeks of conflict, proved that deception is among its expertise, as it led many to believe …
Read More »59 Filipinos in Lebanon ask for repatriation
Protesters clash with Lebanese security forces outside the US Embassy in Awkar east of Beirut, during a demonstration in solidarity with the Palestinians of the Gaza Strip, on October 18, 2023. Thousands rallied across the Arab and Muslim world on October 18 to protest the deaths of hundreds of people …
Read More »DFA files another diplomatic protest vs China over collision, maneuvers in WPS
Chinese coast guard ships (L and R) corral a Philippine civilian boat chartered by the Philippine navy to deliver supplies to Philippine navy ship BRP Sierra Madre in the disputed South China Sea, on August 22, 2023. The Philippines accused a Chinese coastguard vessel of colliding on October 22, 2023 …
Read More »Faithful urged to join day of fasting, prayer for peace Oct. 27
(Photo from Tazpit Press Service) MANILA – The Archdiocese of Manila on Monday urged the faithful to join the day of fasting and prayer on Oct. 27 amid the ongoing conflict between Israeli troops and Palestinian militant group Hamas. Vice Chancellor Fr. Carmelo Arada Jr. appealed to communities to pray for …
Read More »Philippines distances from Locsin’s comment on ‘killing’ Palestinian children
A Palestinian child injured in an Israeli air strike is carried inside the Nasser hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern of Gaza Strip, on Oct. 17, 2023. Thousands of people, both Israeli and Palestinians have died since October 7, 2023, after Palestinian Hamas militants based in the Gaza Strip, …
Read More »National social emergency: Gov’t intervenes amid increase in PH teen pregnancies
The national government will be crafting programs and policies that are aimed at addressing teen pregnancies in the country amid the recorded increase in the number of women giving birth at a very young age. Based on the data of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD), hospital births among …
Read More »Zubiri says SC ruling did not diminish Senate’s power to probe
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Monday, October 23 downplayed the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision denying the Senate’s petition challenging the constitutionality of a memorandum issued by then President Rodrigo Duterte. The SC has denied the Senate’s petition challenging Duterte’s order banning government officials from attending the …
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