MANILA, Philippines — Summer is just around the corner! For those making plans and looking for ways to cool down, check out the following travel updates, destinations and must-haves. Philippines’ first eco airport Bohol-Panglao International Airport - DOTR/Released Tourists who will go to the world-class Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol can now save time as the new Panglao International Airport is now open for operations. Located in Bohol province, the new airport was reportedly built according to the highest standards of green and sustainable design such as the use of natural ventilation and solar panels. “We are delighted to be finally operating in the new airport that will offer our guest passengers one of the best airport experiences and facilities in the country. Aside from its sustainable and eco-friendly structures, Panglao International Airport provides access to international tourists making Bohol with its abundant attractions the next premiere … [Read more...] about LIST: Travel updates for summer 2019
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DOH chief on medical marijuana: Not so fast
DOH chief on medical marijuana: Not so fast Mayen Jaymalin (Agence France-Presse) - December 21, 2018 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III yesterday warned government officials and the public to be cautious on the issue of medical marijuana, saying there is insufficient information on the possible benefits of medical marijuana compared to its risks. “We have a scarcity of information about the benefits as claimed versus the potential risks. You have to weigh what are the benefits, health or medicinal benefits and do these benefits actually outweigh the potential risks,” Duque said in a recent television interview. Earlier, health officials clarified that the existing law on the use of marijuana for medical purposes covers mainly its active ingredient cannabinoid, and not the plant itself. The clarification was issued after Senate President Vicente Sotto III said that medical … [Read more...] about DOH chief on medical marijuana: Not so fast
Mace attacks and demands to see Zuckerberg: Facebook 911 logs reveal the security challenges for Silicon Valley companies
caption Protesters hold signs during a demonstration outside of Facebook headquarters on April 5, 2018 in Menlo Park, California. source Justin Sullivan/Getty Images 911 calls were made from Facebook’s headquarters in California roughly once every two days over the last year, from medical emergencies to suspicious vehicles. Business Insider has obtained the logs for the calls, which reveal the security and emergency issues the social networking giant faces on a daily basis. The company’s security team battles with suspicious people harassing its employees, and in one incident, a Facebook security officer was sprayed with in the face with mace. 911 was called four times in the space in a single month for mental evaluations, and there were more than 90 medical emergencies throughout the year. SAN FRANCISCO – On the morning of January 31, 2017, a … [Read more...] about Mace attacks and demands to see Zuckerberg: Facebook 911 logs reveal the security challenges for Silicon Valley companies
An evening with food and wine connoisseurs
An evening with food and wine connoisseurs MILLIE: The most prestigious gastronomic guild of international connoisseurs and gastronomes is the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs. It was formed to promote French gastronomic values and fine cuisine. It began in 1248 as a small guild of goose roasters tasked to train apprentices and improve their technical skills. Eventually, around 1509, the guild expanded to include the roasting of game birds, poultry and even venison and lamb. The guild was granted a royal charter in 1610 and it even had a coat of arms. Its purpose was to project and maintain the highest standards of professionalism in the culinary field until it was disbanded during the French Revolution. It was reborn in Paris in 1950 through the efforts of Jean Valby, Auguste Becarte, Prince Curnonsky, and chefs Louis Giraudon and Marcel Dorin. Today, the organization is represented in over 120 countries and has a membership of over 26,000 … [Read more...] about An evening with food and wine connoisseurs
B.C. village for seniors with dementia focuses on community
By Linda Givetash The Canadian Press Sun., March 4, 2018 VANCOUVER—The construction of specialized dementia care village in British Columbia that gives residents freedom to walk outside and participate in activities highlights the need for more diverse options for people living with the illness, advocates say. The Village in Langley, B.C., is designed after models in the U.S. and the Netherlands. It will be the first of its kind in the province offering independent accommodations, amenities and programming in a secure environment to a small group of seniors with dementia, supported by an almost equal number of specially trained staff. Unlike long-term care facilities or large assisted living complexes, the village will consist of six residences with only 12 units in each, housing a total of up to 78 people on the 2.8-hectare site in order to foster a tight-knit community. Project lead Elroy Jespersen said he saw a need for a facility where people didn’t … [Read more...] about B.C. village for seniors with dementia focuses on community