Now that the Lenten season has started, a bishop reminded Catholics against turning shows of remorse into tourist spectacles—such as flagellation and staged crucifixions. More here: Don’t turn Lenten sacrifice into tourist spectacle —bishop
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Disneyland measles linked to Philippines outbreak?
The measles cases linked to Disneyland are genetically similar to the one involved in a massive outbreak in the Philippines, according to an analysis. More here: Disneyland measles linked to Philippines outbreak?
Disneyland, Philippines measles cases genetically similar
The measles cases linked to Disneyland is genetically similar to the one involved in a massive outbreak in the Philippines, according to an analysis. More here: Disneyland, Philippines measles cases genetically similar
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
DOTC: Faster travel with GPS, WiFi-ready EDSA express bus
MANILA, Philippines – Free WiFi, GPS-equipped, and promises of faster travel time: with these, transport officials are hoping to convince commuters and car owners to consider taking the bus when the EDSA express bus service launches on March 16. The express bus aims to make travel along the ... More here: DOTC: Faster travel with GPS, WiFi-ready EDSA express bus
Philippines only has 1 confirmed Mers-CoV case
MANILA (Updated) -- There is only one confirmed case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus (Mers-CoV) in the country, as the three other persons earlier considered as "patients under investigation" all tested negative after a round of tests. More here: Philippines only has 1 confirmed Mers-CoV case
German tourist stabbed dead in Rio
A German tourist died from stab wounds after resisting assailants who tried to rob him as the Rio carnival wound down, police told AFP Wednesday. More here: German tourist stabbed dead in Rio
Travel ban on Indonesian maids would worsen risk of abuse - labour leader - TRFN
By Alisa Tang BANGKOK, Feb 18 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A ban on Indonesian women going overseas for domestic work would be difficult to enforce and would push them towards using "irregular" channels to go abroad, putting them at greater risk of abuse, a labour leader said. The Indonesian government threatened to put a moratorium on domestic workers going abroad after a Hong Kong woman was ... More here: Travel ban on Indonesian maids would worsen risk of abuse - labour leader - TRFN
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