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Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Volvo Cars in the Philippines led by its vice chairman, president, and CEO Maria Fe Perez Agudo, took a proactive stance to address road safety concerns in the country as it hosted the “Voice of Volvo: Road Safety Master Class series.” This is in line with Volvo Philippines “Vision Zero” which …

Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, celebrated the graduation of the first batch of cadets from the Kia Technician’s Boot Camp (KTBC), a program designed to equip Filipino technicians with world-class skills and sharpens local skills and opens pathways to international careers, including the opportunity for top cadets to compete at the 12th Kia World Skills Cup in Seoul, South …

Hongqi Philippines unveiled the EH7 and the EHS7, two of its flagship vehicles that elevate the standards of electric mobility during a recent exclusive event at their new Manila Bay Showroom in Pasay City. All the top officials of Hingqi Philippines, led by its president Rashid Delgado, were present during the occasion attended by different personalities and also members of …

The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) has issued a strong reminder to the public that tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection affecting the lungs and respiratory system, which requires proper medical intervention. This clarification came amid circulating misinformation suggesting that drinking milk can help combat TB. In coordination with the Philippine College of Chest Physicians Council on Tuberculosis, PCP …

In line with the observance of World Thyroid Day yesterday, May 25, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has encouraged its members to seek medical consultation if they notice any unusual bodily changes that may indicate thyroid issues. World Thyroid Day highlights the importance of raising awareness about thyroid diseases, which impact the body’s endocrine system and can lead to …

The Philippines has reaffirmed its strong commitment to sustainable progress in the fight against HIV, according to the Department of Health (DOH). In a statement released last week, the DOH said Secretary Teodoro Herbosa conveyed this assurance during a meeting with representatives of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) at the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly …

The World Health Assembly has officially approved a historic agreement aimed at enhancing global readiness and response to future pandemics, concluding three years of intensive negotiations among member states. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed the adoption of the agreement, calling it “a win for global solidarity” and a significant milestone in advancing public health, scientific …

Israeli researchers have found that people with higher blood sodium levels — even within the normal range — face greater risks of developing high blood pressure and heart failure, but staying well-hydrated may help lower those risks. The study, conducted by Bar-Ilan University and published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, analyzed 20 years of health records from over …

A team of researchers, including scientists from Kyoto University, has discovered that eliminating a specific immune-regulating protein in the brain significantly reduces levels of amyloid beta, the substance linked to Alzheimer’s disease, and enhances cognitive performance. Their findings, recently published in the journal Nature, focus on TIM-3, a protein found in microglia, the brain’s resident immune cells. The study showed …

When Ryan Labrador and his partners founded REVLV SOLUTIONS in 2014, they weren’t just building another tech company—they were laying the foundation for a mission-driven technology partner rooted in ethics and real innovation. “We wanted to build something with heart and substance,” Ryan said, recalling how their vision diverged from the typical startup script. “Our mission was crystal clear: deliver …