Genetically engineered pig organs now show long-term survival in monkeys, a scientific advance that could some day help people waiting for a transplant. Kidneys were genetically engineered to reduce the risk of rejection by primates. People who need a kidney transplant may die before receiving a suitable match. But genetically …
Read More »Wes Anderson with milk and cookies
“I hope that you like it. And if you don't, that's OK, because it's very short.” That's what director Wes Anderson told the audience when he introduced “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” at the 80th International Venice Film Festival last month. Benedict Cumberbatch and Dev Patel in ‘The Wonderful …
Read More »Why the barangay elections is no small matter
In a few days time, Filipinos will yet again exercise one of the most basic rights of a citizen in a democratic society: suffrage or the right to vote. And while slogans of “vote wisely” and “no to vote buying” are themes as common as the latest TikTok dance craze …
Read More »Wake-up call
The only difference between the Philippines and Israel in their affinity with the US is that Manila receives far less military aid than the $3 billion that Washington pours into the Middle Eastern nation yearly. The Hamas militant attack on Israel warns of the capability of those intending to sow …
Read More »Rody threatens to kill legislator to help Sara get CIF—Colmenares
Former President Rodrigo Duterte is threatening members of Congress with harm, in particular a militant lawmaker, just so his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, can get confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) for her offices, a former legislator said Friday. Neri Colmenares, chairman of the Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan (Makabayan) and …
Read More »Marcos wants ‘strong plans’ to bring home Israel OFWs
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to come up with “strong repatriation plans” for the Filipinos fleeing the conflict in Israel and assured assistance to those who would be brought home. During a meeting in Malacañang on Thursday with government agencies directly involved in looking after the welfare …
Read More »Justice summons bribe whistleblower to meet with NBI
The Department of Justice has required former Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) executive Jefferson Tumbado to appear before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Monday to shed light on the corruption allegations at the agency. This developed as the transport group Malayang Alyansa ng Bus Employees at …
Read More »Gov’t on guard against ‘copycat’ terrorist strikes, says DND chief
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Friday said it is on guard against “copycat” attacks by local Hamas sympathizers following Saturday’s terrorist attack on Israel. “We are monitoring possible spillover or copycat effects but we have not yet seen anything so far,” Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said on the …
Read More »EDSA Revolution not in 2024 holidays list
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared 20 national holidays for 2024, but the list does not include the observance of the EDSA Revolution that ousted his father in 1986. Malacañang said on Friday the President, through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, signed on October 11 Proclamation 368 declaring next year’s regular holidays …
Read More »1.1m Gazans given 24 hours to evacuate ahead of ground assault
Israel on Friday gave Palestinians 24 hours to leave Gaza City ahead of an expected ground offensive in retaliation against Hamas for the deadliest attack in Israeli history. The United Nations said it had been informed of the evacuation order shortly before midnight Thursday, six days after hundreds of Hamas …
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