'Skiplagged' Sued For Travelling Cheaply

The good news was announced a few days ago for those who are using cheaper travel options. A federal judge in Illinois, U.S. has dismissed a lawsuit that United Airlines and Orbitz filed against Aktarer Zaman

The bad news is that the judge ruled that it can be refiled in another jurisdiction.

LGUs Need To Support Project NOAH

By this time, Philippines' disaster planning officials should have a pretty good idea of what is coming their way when a storm makes a landfall. They knew that storm surges propelled by winds of up to 315 kilometers per hour could sweep across low-lying areas and pose a significant threat to life and property.

The problem, though, is that people on the ground weren’t familiar with what a storm surge entailed. In all, more than 6,300 people perished in Typhoon Haiyan, most of them killed by storm surges.

Is Sephora Racist?

Consumers who tried to go to Sephora's website on 8 November 2014 got an error page, but was not because of their computers.

The beauty giant posted a message apologizing for the outage, which happened during its big VIB beauty insiders's sale. The message reads: "What caused the disruption yesterday was a high level of bulk buys and automated accounts for reselling purposes from North America and multiple countries outside the US. The technical difficulties that impacted the site are actively being addressed and our desktop US website is now functioning normally."

"Leader for Life" Ambition Was Marcos' Biggest Blunder

For those who lived through the martial law days in the Philippines, it was obvious back then that President Ferdinand Marcos had lied to the people since the day he became president. His ambition to become the ‘leader for life’ was the greatest blunder he ever made and the country had to pay a very stiff price.

When Marcos defeated then President Diosdado Macapagal in the 1965 election, the country’s foreign debt was merely US$ 7 billion. But when he fled the country after 21 years in power, including 14 year of strongman rule, on widespread allegations of plundering the national coffers, the country’s foreign debt had ballooned to US$ 25 billion.

Chevrolet Donated 17k Indestructable Futbols

In the pursuit of bringing the healing "power of play" to disadvantaged children and youth, Chevrolet has made a special delivery of more than 17,000 nearly indestructible One World Futbols to schools and communities in the Philippines.

On 7 February 2014, Chevrolet handed over the ultra-durable footballs to seven non-profit organizations and programs in a ceremony held at the Philippine Marine Headquarters in Taguig City. Representatives of recipient organizations, namely World Vision Philippines, SOS Children’s Village Philippines, Fairplay for All, Young Men’s Christian Association of the Philippines, Salesian Society of St. John Bosco Philippines, LBC Foundation and the Philippine Marine Corps and Rappler.com’s "Footballs for Peace" Project were present during the ceremony to receive the footballs on behalf of their sponsored communities and schools.

The Yellow Boats of Hope

If you have not yet visited coastal areas ravaged by typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) late last year, then you may have not yet notice the proliferation of one primary color in the shores near fishing villages. Bright yellow boats now dominate the relaxing scene that was a few moths ago was a site of death and destruction.

Images surfaced later showing fisherfolks trying to survive with whatever they can hold on, including catching fish using old refrigerators.

"Politicians Meet Professors"

As part of the inaugural activities of the Jesse Robredo Foundation, the Ateneo School of Government will be co-organizing a forum on Good Governance and Corruption entitled, "Politicians meet Professors."

This forum will feature the following:

#ENDviolence Against Children

Violence against children is everywhere. But people turn a blind eye. It's hidden behind closed doors. It's invisible.

All children have the right to live free from violence. Violence which harms their physical and mental growth. Violence which holds back every society.

DTI Identified Erring Freight Forwarders

Christmas season may be all about giving, but this does not mean that freight forwarders are free to take what is not given.

Freight forwarding enterprises are companies engaged in consolidation of small lots of less-than-truckoad freight from shippers. They have been part of the facilities of transportation available to users of freight all over the world for a century now.

No Reason to Hate Lucy Liu

When "Charlie’s Angels" actress Lucy Liu was asked by David Letterman if she likes running outdoors or indoors, the Hollywood actress said: "I run in a machine. It's easier for me. Also if I get really dark, I'll start to look a little Filipino', it wouldn't match. If I start getting darker, you know what I mean? I can get really dark if I’m in the sun too much."

The highlighted comment drew some very negative reaction from social media, but if we try to analyze the whole answer, it really makes sense taken as a whole and there is really no intention to downgrade being a Filipino. The whole point of Liu is that Filipinos have much darker skin tone on average compared to Chinese, Koreans or Japanese.

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Empowering through Education

Building and unveiling the Meralco Sibol School is one of the utility company’s major CSR projects. It is Meralco's way of nurturing the dreams of children and families and building communities through the power of education. The Sibol School was launched as early as 2005 as a response to the need of bringing community-based pre-school education at the heart of Gawad Kalinga (GK) communities.

MERALCO's Typhoon Watch Tips

Being vigilant is the first step to prepare for the typhoon season. When news of a typhoon is aired on news programs, be updated on the prevailing conditions, especially the path of the typhoon.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) provide up-to-date information on the weather.

Reconsideration for '.xxx' of Porn Sites

Porn Web sites will not be able to park themselves at a '.xxx' address quite yet.

After three tries, a global Internet oversight agency is reopening discussions about whether to create a '.xxx' domain name as an online red-light district where porn sites can set up shop away from the wandering eyes of children and teenagers.

Harmful Fat-Loss Products

Health authorities warned the public against buying - and selling - at least three potentially harmful cosmetic and two fat-loss products.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two advisories warning against three 'Jiaoli' products and two 'Zhen de Shou' products.

In FDA Advisory 2010-002, FDA head Nazarita Tacandong warned against the purchase and sale of Jiaoli Miraculous Cream, Jiaoli Huichusu Special Cut Genuine, and Jiaoli 2+17 days Clearing Facial Spots Suit.

List of Dead Children

At least 300 people were already reported to have been killed while more than 2,000 were forced to evacuate when Tropical Storm Ondoy lashed at the Philippines on 26 September 2009. Most of those killed were infants and children.

Below is a preliminary list of children who were identified by their relatives and friends. Hopefully, other children who have perished in the storm are identified soon and given the proper burial they so rightly deserve.

Lingap Bulilit's Noble Efforts

Miriam College's outreach program on early childhood education was aptly named Lingap Bulilit (care for young children). This project addresses the need to upgrade the quality of early childhood education in barangay day care centers by effectively responding to the needs of the marginalized sectors. Two of those needs include upgrading the competencies of teachers and building the capacities of parents as partners.

Salamat, Cory Aquino!

It was reported today that Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino, icon of people power in the Philippines and around the world, passed away at 3:18 a.m. Saturday (1 August 2009). Her son, Senator Benigno Aquino III, said that the official cause of death was cardiorespiratory arrest.

The 76-year-old Aquino was diagnosed with colon cancer in March of last year and was treated with chemotherapy. Last May, she underwent surgery to remove parts of her colon and was brought to the Makati Medical Center in June due to loss of appetite. She never left the hospital, as her declining condition sparked a wave of emotion in the country and prompted the widespread appearance of yellow ribbons - on trees, car antennas, and even the Web.

Cory Aquino: One Courageous Leader

When news broke out that former President Cory C. Aquino was battling the dreaded colon cancer, it jolted everyone about their own vulnerability and shocked many that the woman in yellow is suffering at a time when this country needed more noble leaders and a moral mother.

She has lived a very remarkable life and has sacrificed many things to served this country more than any leader after her term. For Cory, courage is the highest virtue.

Preventing HPV Diseases

Medical experts have already ascertained that cervical cancer is predominantly caused by certain types of a virus called Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a common virus that affects both females and males. There are more than 100 types of HPV that can affect different areas of the body. Most types are relatively harmless —like the ones that cause common warts on hands and feet.

However, getting the facts about HPV and the diseases it causes is the first step toward helping to protect against it.

What is HPV?

• Over 100 types of HPV have been identified. Most are relatively harmless, causing skin warts (kulugo) commonly found on the hands and feet.


• In most cases, HPV is cleared by the body’s immune system. In people who do not clear the virus, however, the health consequences depend on the type of HPV involved.


• About 30 HPV types affect the genital area:
  
  
  • “Low-risk” types (6 and 11) can cause genital warts and abnormal cervical changes that result in abnormal Pap tests
  
  
  • “High-risk” types (16 and 18) can cause cervical cancer and abnormal cervical changes that sometimes lead to cancer


• HPV 6 and 11 cause 90% of genital warts cases.


• HPV 16 and 18 cause 70% of cervical cancer cases.


• At least 50% of sexually-active people will get genital HPV infection. Most will not know they are infected.


• Of the estimated 50 percent to 80 percent of women who will acquire an HPV infection in their lifetime, up to half will be infected with a high-risk HPV type.

How is HPV infection spread?

• HPV infection is transmitted mainly through sexual contact.


• Sexual contact is not limited to penetrative sex but also includes any direct skin-to-skin contact such as:
  
  
  • Oral sex
  • Anal sex
  • Any other contact involving the genital area, including hand-to-genital contact


• HPV infection, specifically recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), can also be passed on by a mother to her baby during childbirth (vertical transmission).

Who is at risk for HPV infection?

• Everyone is at risk, but the following are at greater risk:
  
  Females
  
  
  • Young age (peak 20-24 years)
  • Young age at first sexual intercourse
  • Greater number of lifetime and recent sex partners
  • Sex with a new partner
  • Male partner sexual history
  • Uncircumcised male partner
  
  Males
  
  
  • Young age (peak 20-24 years)
  • Greater number of lifetime and recent sex partners
  • Being uncircumcised

Detecting HPV and the Diseases it Causes

Learning about human papillomavirus (HPV) and the diseases it can cause is key, but nothing replaces doctor consultations.

Pap Test

Why is Regular Pap Screening Important?

• Up to 80% of women newly diagnosed with cervical cancer have not had a Pap test within 5 years prior to being diagnosed. Many have never had a Pap test at all.


• Undergoing regular Pap tests can detect early, pre-cancerous changes in the cells of the cervix.


• With early detection, the chances of treatment success are higher.

When should Women go for a Pap Test?

• Women should undergo a Pap test approximately 3 years after
  initiation of sexual intercourse (sexual debut) or at 21 years of age—whichever comes first.


• Women less than 30 years of age should undergo an annual Pap test.


• Women 30 years of age and older should undergo a Pap test every year. Those who have had 3 consecutive negative Pap tests may go for subsequent Pap tests every 2-3 years.


• Women who have had negative results in both Pap and HPV DNA tests should be re-screened no more frequently than every 3 years.

PAP Tests Save Lives

Having regular Pap test is one of the best ways to help protect against cervical cancer in the future. A Pap test can't diagnose HPV. But it can look for abnormal cells (that are caused by HPV) in the lining of the cervix before the cells become pre-cancers or cancer.

For girls who are not old enough for a Pap test, regular wellness visits are a good way to start lifelong, healthy habits.

HPV Vaccination has been recommended

Both the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the American College Health Association have recommended HPV vaccination.

For more information, log on to www.hpv.com.ph.