Scientists from UP investigate new ‘flower-like’ material to neutralize cancer-causing dyes

Scientists from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) and their colleagues from Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) have recently investigated a material that safely degrades azo dyes. Photo credit to UPD  Enrico Daniel R. Legaspi, Prof. Michelle D. Regulacio, and Leila Andrea …

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PBBM: Report agri smuggling to authorities

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday urged the public to report groups or individuals engaged in smuggling and hoarding of agricultural products to the authorities, which he had blamed for the rising prices of the vital commodities. “No matter how big the syndicate is, just like the one we seized …

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Marcos seeks enhanced ties with Malawi, Namibia

THE Philippines is looking to enhance its economic ties with Malawi and Namibia, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, as he welcomed the envoys of the two African countries. Marcos met with Malawi Ambassador Kwacha Chisiza and Namibia Ambassador Herman Pule Diamonds during their presentation of credentials in Malacañang on Thursday. …

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Malacañang: Rice prices stabilizing

RICE prices have stabilized following a cap to contain a price surge, Malacañang said Friday. Citing a statement from the officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA), Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said regular- and well-milled rice were retailing within P41 and P45, respectively, as of October 5. Agriculture Undersecretary …

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Big fuel price rollbacks expected next week

The country’s oil firms may roll back pump prices by as much as P3.20 per liter next week to reflect the movement of prices in the world market. Industry sources said gasoline may go down by P2.90 to P3.20 per liter, kerosene by P2 to P2.20, and diesel by P1.60 …

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