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July 14, 2023 2:58 PM

Wang Yun killed one child and injuring 24 others by poisoning their porridge with sodium nitrite in 2019.

July 14, 2023 2:55 PM

Triton will be launched into a circular low-earth orbit at an altitude of about 550km - 650km.

July 14, 2023 2:53 PM

Developers are testing different technologies as offshore solar becomes a significant new segment in renewable energy.

July 14, 2023 2:45 PM

This may give leader Kim Jong Un more leverage in his dealings with the Biden administration.

July 14, 2023 2:45 PM

The 51-year-old is accused of repeatedly making unnecessary emergency calls despite the authorities' warnings.

July 14, 2023 2:42 PM

The accident on the North-South Expressway on Monday left two dead, and at least five others seriously injured.

July 14, 2023 2:33 PM

The drain regulator near a metro station was in a state of “prolonged disrepair” and collapsed.

July 14, 2023 2:30 PM

The general said Taiwan needed weapons like air defence systems and those that could target ships from land.

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, announced on Thursday that his office is probing recent atrocities in Sudan's Darfur region as part of its ongoing Darfur investigation, underscoring the gravity of current abuses.

"Targeting civilians, individuals, targeting their homes, targeting their businesses, intentionally target

July 14, 2023 2:19 PM

Consumer watchdog says words like “green” and “sustainable” are vague and using them could risk misleading consumers.

Tropical Depression Dodong continues to keep its strength as it moves into the vicinity of the Cagayan area, the state weather bureau said. 

July 14, 2023 2:11 PM

It is working with scientists to develop a metric to score banks in terms of their role in fighting climate change.

The Quezon City Police District announced on Friday that they have arrested another suspect connected to the shooting incident that targeted photojournalist Rene Joshua Abiad and his relatives.

THE Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Mandaue’s male dormitory is expected to move entirely to its new location in September this year.

Superintendent of Mandaue City Jail and attorney Jonathan Baltar stated on Friday, July 14, that although they were meant to move in by June, it has been postponed to September due to ongoing construction.

"Wala paman na install ang gipa request naku sa LGU (local government unit) nga mezzanine floor nga mao ila higdaan, unya on process pa sad ang embankment or tambak nga yuta para dili magbaha. At the same time mag-install pa hopefully masugdan karun katapusan ang admin office kay ug gi transfer last June, very congested ang PDLs (persons deprived of liberty) kung gamitun namu ang ubang selda as office ug clinic," Baltar explained.

(The LGU has not yet erected the mezzanine floor I requested, and work is still being done to build an embankment or mound of land to prevent floods. When we use other cells as offices and clinics after our transfer in June, the PDLs become quite crowded).

The new Mandaue City Jail is located in Sitio Dungguan, Barangay Basak.

Of its 1,549 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), at least 1,015 have already been transferred to the new facility, while 534 remain in the old one. (HIC)

July 14, 2023 1:53 PM

India would join a group of three other countries that have managed a controlled lunar landing.

The number of traditional jeepneys and UV Express services consolidated under cooperatives and corporations stood virtually unchanged since February 2022 — with many at risk of not meeting the December 31 deadline as part of the state's PUV modernization program.

Thailand’s de facto legalisation of marijuana has drawn tourists eager to try the drug from other Asian countries, some of which outlaw its use and have warned they could face penalties when they return home.

Indonesian President Widodo told foreign ministers attending the Asean Regional Forum that the meeting aimed to seek solutions rather than exacerbate geopolitical problems.

AT LEAST four families or 17 individuals were evacuated in Sitio Langub, Barangay Buhisan, Cebu City due to a landslide caused by downpour on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

In a phone interview, Harold Alcontin, head of Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO), said the landslide occurred around 6 a.m. and none were hurt during the incident.

Alcontin said that two houses were damaged because of the sustained cracks. The foundation of the houses also collapsed.

The affected families were evacuated to the barangay hall and were provided food and non-food items by the Department of Social Welfare Services (DSWS).

Alcontin said that residents nearby were advised to be vigilant because the incident might happen again any time.

"Unstable pa gyud unya nag sige tag uwan uwan. As of now, wala pa tay gipabalik," he said.

(The area is still unstable because we keep on experiencing rains. As of now, the affected families are not yet allowed to go back to their respective houses.)

He also said that officials and responders of Barangay Buhisan are still monitoring the area, especially with the current weather conditions.

Buhisan was identified as a landslide-prone area. (Camille Erika Butas, CNU Intern)

THE percentage of married women using modern family planning methods has increased from 29 percent in 1993 to 45 percent in 2022, said the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

The PSA said that this is based on the results of the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) that it conducted in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAid).

The NDHS provides valuable insights into various aspects of family planning, violence against women, fertility rates, women's empowerment, and access to healthcare in Central Visayas.

Results of the study were presented to local media during an event at Golden Prince Hotel and Suites in Cebu City on Thursday.

Maria Lourdes A. Garillos, the Fertility and Family Planning Population Program officer, said there has been a significant rise in the use of modern family planning methods among married women in Central Visayas, and this is a positive trend toward the adoption of modern contraceptive methods in the region.

Modern methods include female sterilization, male sterilization, pill, IUD, injectable, condom, mucus/billings/ovulation methods, Standard Days Method and Lactational Amenorrhea Method.

The traditional methods include calendar method, rhythm or periodic abstinence, and withdrawal.

The survey also highlighted the need for continued efforts in promoting family planning education and services to unmarried sexually active women, as their contraceptive usage remains significantly lower compared to married women.

This underscores the importance of reaching out to this population and addressing the barriers they may face in accessing and using contraception, said Garillos.

She added that the unmet need for family planning in Central Visayas has decreased from 22 percent in 1993 to 13 percent in 2022, indicating improved access to contraception.

These findings underscore the ongoing importance of enhancing family planning services and information, she said.

Central Visayas has a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.0, indicating a declining population growth rate in the region.

Also, the survey revealed the desired family size among women aged 15-49, which is crucial for tailoring family planning programs to meet women's expectations and aspirations in the region.

Domestic violence

Leslie Marie Zuasula, the Women's Empowerment and Domestic Violence Senior Statistical specialist, said domestic violence also remained a concerning issue in the region.

Based on the survey, 19 percent of women aged 15-49 have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence from their current or most recent husband or intimate partner. Additionally, 14 percent of women in the same age group have suffered from any form of violence within the past 12 months.

Women empowerment, access to healthcare services

The survey also examined different facets of women's empowerment such as earnings, decision-making, and negotiation of sexual relations.

The PSA said policymakers can use this information to create comprehensive programs that promote gender equality and safeguard women's rights.

The survey also revealed the difficulties women aged 15-49 face when accessing healthcare services.

PSA said understanding these challenges is crucial for developing strategies to improve healthcare access for women and ensure timely medical attention.

It added that the survey's findings will serve as a valuable foundation for policymakers, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to design programs that address women's specific needs and enhance their overall well-being in Central Visayas. (Ian Christopher Ostulano, NWSSU intern)