Philippines

SINGAPORE — At Mr Eddie Low’s routine medical check-up in 2017, the doctor found something suspicious in his liver and one of his lungs. Further tests showed he had liver cancer and lung cancer. They were both primary cancers, meaning cancer did not spread from one organ to the other. That year, he underwent keyhole surgery for his liver and lung simultaneously to remove the tumors. One lobe in his right lung was also removed. READ: More getting cancer in Singapore but survival rates also up A year later, Mr Low found out he had primary cancer in his prostate. […]…

Keep on reading: Singaporean finds out he has 3 cancers despite showing no symptoms

MANILA, Philippines — The government must address not only law enforcement errors but also the actions of those in high offices and the “antipeople policies” that enabled extrajudicial killings (EJK), said a human rights lawyer representing families of EJK victims before the International Criminal Court (ICC). Kristina Conti, ICC assistant to counsel, made the call […]…

Keep on reading: Conti: Address ‘antipeople policies’ that enabled EJKs

MANILA, Philippines — Reigning UAAP MVP Kevin Quiambao assured that his “ligang labas” gig is just for his family and got a green light from La Salle coaches and managers. Quiambao has been drawing flak on social media over his appearance in a recreational league last November 2. But Quiambao remained focused on their title retention bid in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament, leading La Salle with 15 points, five rebounds, and three assists to beat the University of the Philippines, 77-66, and secure the top seed in the Final Four on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: […]…

Keep on reading: Kevin Quiambao says ‘ligang labas’ gig has La Salle blessing

Transitioning from amateur to professional ranks can be daunting for any athlete, especially for a young golfer moving up after an impressive junior stint. However, Jiwon Lee has shown that with the right mindset, motivation and determination, success is within reach. Following her win at her first Ladies Philippine Golf Tour event at Splendido Taal and an LPGT title as a junior golfer, Lee entered the professional scene with confidence. Yet, the journey proved challenging as expectations grew. The 16-year-old found herself facing tougher competition, finishing tied for sixth in her next LPGT event at Forest Hills, placing 10th in […]…

Keep on reading: Jiwon Lee gears up for first overseas test at Party Golfers Open

MONTREAL — A teenager in British Columbia has become the first person in Canada to test positive for bird flu, authorities said Saturday. This person is receiving treatment in a children’s hospital for H5 avian flu, the provincial health department said. The source of contagion and any possible contacts are being investigated. READ: WHO: First human case of H5N2 bird flu died from multiple factors Officials said the infection probably came from a bird or animal. “This is a rare event,” British Columbia Health Officer Bonnie Henry said. “We are conducting a thorough investigation to fully understand the source of […]…

Keep on reading: Canada reports first case of bird flu in a person