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Kidney drug found effective for infertility treatment

Kidney drug found effective for infertility treatment

TOKYO — An oral medicine used to treat chronic kidney disease and heart failure is also effective in treating premature ovarian insufficiency, a team of Japanese and other researchers has discovered. The discovery by the team including researchers from Juntendo University in Japan and the University of Hong Kong, was published in the electronic edition of the U.S. journal Science by Tuesday. The team expects the finding to lead to a new infertility therapy. “We want to optimize ovary stimulation and find more effective medicines,” Juntendo University professor Kazuhiro Kawamura said. READ: Infertility affects 1 in 6 people worldwide, WHO […]... Keep on reading: Kidney drug found effective for infertility treatment

Marcos: No ghost projects, substandard classrooms under DepEd-LGU partnership

Marcos: No ghost projects, substandard classrooms under DepEd-LGU partnership

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured the public that ghost projects and substandard classrooms would have no place in the implementation of the newly signed agreement between the Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) to speed up the construction of classrooms nationwide. In his speech during the signing of a memorandum of agreement between DepEd and LGUs in Malacañang, Marcos said the setup would help prevent ghost projects and substandard construction, as LGU officials were directly accountable to their communities. He said that classroom turnover would  require written validation from DepEd confirming compliance with standards, underscoring transparency requirements for implementation. Under the agreement, DepEd will provide funding, technical standards, and classroom designs, while LGUs will handle procurement and construction of classrooms in their areas. The government has allocated P9.6 billion for the construction of around 4,000 classrooms nationwide.

PALACE TO VP SARA: TELL IT TO THE MARINES WATCH: Palace press officer Claire Castro dismisses Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that she is no longer communicating with senators to protect them from alleged retaliation by the administration. In an interview in Zamboanga,

PALACE TO VP SARA: TELL IT TO THE MARINES WATCH: Palace press officer Claire Castro dismisses Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that she is no longer communicating with senators to protect them from alleged retaliation by the administration. In an interview in Zamboanga,

PALACE TO VP SARA: TELL IT TO THE MARINES WATCH: Palace press officer Claire Castro dismisses Vice President Sara Duterte’s claim that she is no longer communicating with senators to protect them from alleged retaliation by the administration. In an interview in Zamboanga,

QC earns spot in Unesco’s Global Network of Learning Cities

QC earns spot in Unesco’s Global Network of Learning Cities

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte announced on Wednesday that the city has been named by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) as one of the 72 newly designated cities in the Global Network of Learning Cities. Unesco recognized the city’s efforts in promoting inclusive education and fostering a culture of lifelong learning among its citizens through its public libraries, learning and development programs for various sectors, health and life skills education, and cultural and civic events, among others. “In Quezon City, we believe that learning is not confined to classrooms alone. It happens across everyday spaces and throughout all stages of life, which is why we work to ensure that wherever our QCitizens are, they have equitable opportunities to develop their full potential,” Belmonte said. "We stand with Unesco in the belief that inclusive, excellent, and high-quality learning helps create and reinforce individual empowerment and social cohesion, alongside economic and cultural prosperity, forming the foundation for sustainable development," the mayor added.

Discaya couple’s Rolls Royce successfully auctioned

Discaya couple’s Rolls Royce successfully auctioned

MANILA, Philippines — Only the Rolls Royce Cullinan of the contractor couple Cezarah “Sarah” and Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya out of 10 seized luxury cars up for auction by the Bureau of Customs on Wednesday was successfully sold. This is the third time the luxury vehicle was subject to auction after two failed biddings. It was sold to Igorot Stone Kingdom, represented by its founder Pio Velasco, for P29,026,000 from its floor price of P29,025,132.58.  READ: BOC reauction of Discaya cars fetches P9 million Of the ten vehicles, eight of them belonged to the contractor couple while the other two were […]... Keep on reading: Discaya couple’s Rolls Royce successfully auctioned

Palace backs science-based peace initiative in former MILF camps

Palace backs science-based peace initiative in former MILF camps

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP) expressed support for the Department of Science and Technology’s science-based peace initiative, underscoring Malacañang's policy direction of unity and the normalization of former conflict areas in Mindanao. The initiative, implemented in Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte, strengthens peacebuilding efforts through the delivery of science and technology interventions in six previously acknowledged camps of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). In a statement, Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo Jr. reaffirmed the full support of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his administration for the continued implementation of the peace agreements and the normalization process with the MILF. "We remain committed to ensuring that the hard earned and deeply meaningful gains are protected, expanded and carried into the next generation," Lagdameo said. Led by DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr., the program was formalized through the ceremonial turnover of technologies and the signing of a memorandum of agreement for the project titled “Empowering the six previously acknowledged MILF Camps in Mindanao through the provision of science and technology interventions.” The project is being carried out in coordination with Member of Parliament Basit “Jannati Mimbatas” Abbas, chairman of Camp Bushra and representative of the Joint Task Forces on Camps Transformation (JTFCT), and with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) headed by Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. Abbas said that the program was warmly received by beneficiaries, noting that the presence of DOST leaders and the project’s strong grassroots reach helped build trust and strengthen relationships within the communities. The initiative covers Camp Bushra, Camp Bilal, Camp Badre, Camp Omar, Camp Abubakar, and Camp Rajahmuda. Interventions were developed to ensure cultural sensitivity, sustainability, and responsiveness to local priorities. Key interventions focused on health, water, education, and livelihood. These include the installation of six solar-powered Level II water systems, the deployment of SafeWatrs water treatment technologies, and the conduct of food safety training, Halal compliance orientation, and basic nutrition activities.