Traditional chemo, targeted therapy: What’s the difference?
To understand more about these treatment options, in this article, INQUIRER.net will detail the difference between traditional chemotherapy and targeted therapy. “Most people getting targeted therapy also need surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or hormone therapy,” it added. READ: Targeted therapy makes waves as brightest hope for cancer treatmentSome examples of targeted therapy drugs are trastuzumab for breast cancer, osimertinib for lung cancer, and rituximab for lymphoma. According to experts, the difference between traditional chemotherapy and targeted therapy is mainly based on how the two treatments work against cancer cells. Aside from killing cancer cells, targeted therapy drugs are also known to block cancer cells from dividing themselves.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 14, 2023 20:39 UTC
DOT flagged over P6.1 million ‘irregular, unnecessary’ expenses
DOT flagged over P6.1 million ‘irregular, unnecessary’ expensesIn its 2022 audit report on the DOT, state auditors said several transactions made by the office of the secretary and several regional offices contravened or deviated from existing government rules and proper standard procedures on disbursements. MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Tourism (DOT) over irregular, unnecessary and excessive expenses worth over P6.1 million last year. In response, the DOT Region 4-A said the giveaways were provided to attract attendees to the seminar. State auditors recommended the full refund of the amounts considered as irregular, unnecessary and excessive in nature. It also found that the DOT office of the secretary remained non-compliant with policies on the procurement of hotel accommodations or lodging.
Source:Philippine Star
July 14, 2023 20:32 UTC
Kichenok dedicates Wimbledon doubles title to Ukraine
London: Lyudmyla Kichenok received a lengthy standing ovation after dedicating her Wimbledon mixed doubles title to the people of Ukraine "fighting for their freedom". The 30-year-old Kichenok and her Croatian partner Mate Pavic defeated Belgium's Joran Vliegen and Xu Yifan of China 6-4, 6-7 (9/11), 6-3 in the final on Thursday (Friday in Manila). PHOTO BY SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP"I really hope this helps the people of Ukraine because they are fighting for their freedom," said Kichenok. Former men's doubles world number one Pavic now has three Grand Slam mixed doubles titles to go with his three men's doubles trophies at the majors. His previous mixed doubles major titles came at the 2016 US Open, with Laura Siegemund, and the 2018 Australian Open, with Gabriela Dabrowski.
Source:Manila Times
July 14, 2023 14:01 UTC
Hong Kong plays host to 13 million travelers in first half of 2023: tourism board
Some 13 million travelers visited Hong Kong in the first half of 2023, according to latest data released by the city’s tourism board on Friday. Last month (Jun), the SAR played host to some 2.75 million travelers, and some 2.15 million were from the mainland. The board expected that the city’s tourism sector will recover steadily in the second half of 2023. The board said it will continue to enhance the promotions in various source markets by deepeningthe “Hello Hong Kong” campaign. The city will also continue to stage mega events such as the Hong Kong Cyclothon, Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival, Hong Kong WinterFest, and the Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations.
Source:The Standard
July 14, 2023 12:08 UTC
Tenant arrested after violently beating a security guard
A male tenant was arrested after he violently beat up a security guard in North Point on Friday morning. The security guard bled from his head following the assault, which was reported to police by his colleagues. The 60-year-old guard was then taken to Eastern Hospital in a conscious state. The tenant, with blood stains on his T-shirt, was arrested by police for assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The tenant was also taken to the Eastern Hospital for medical attention after he claimed he had his back injured.
Source:The Standard
July 14, 2023 11:48 UTC
Winners?
Seven years after our dramatic victory before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, do we feel like winners? The unique setup allows CCG ships to swarm the South China Sea without its description (at least by Beijing) as militarization. Unfortunately, the harsh reality in geopolitics is that possession is nine-tenths of the law, might makes right and size does matter. On the seventh anniversary of the arbitral ruling that invalidated China’s nine-dash-line claim over nearly the entire South China Sea, we don’t look any closer to making Beijing bow to the ruling. * * *Looking on the bright side, the past few years have seen growing international support for the arbitral ruling and the Philippines.
Source:Philippine Star
July 14, 2023 02:26 UTC
A bitter blow for Japanese restaurants
It is estimated that more than 2,000 Japanese restaurants are operating in Hong Kong. In 2022, the city bought HK$4.18 billion worth of seafood from Japan to become the second-largest market for fishery exports after the mainland. As of now, it seems inevitable that local Japanese restaurants will bear the blunt of the wastewater discharge row. Second, the ban on imports could deal them a direct blow. Having survived the Covid pandemic, many restaurants may fail to survive this time.
Source:The Standard
July 13, 2023 19:13 UTC
Help coming in last quarter
Eunice Lam and Stacy ShiThe first batch of imported construction workers are expected to start working in the last quarter of the year, says Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho. "The imported labor will mostly work in public projects," she said. The cap on imported construction workers is 12,000. Lee said while priority will be given to local workers, the government will also strengthen their training. But other welfare benefits or training ... will definitely be tilted in favor of local workers."
Source:The Standard
July 13, 2023 19:12 UTC
Fire hits Manila Hotel
Firetrucks are seen outside The Manila Hotel on Thursday, July 13, 2023, after fire broke out from its Wellness Center. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTOFiretrucks are seen outside The Manila Hotel on Thursday, July 13, 2023, after fire broke out from its Wellness Center. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTOFiretrucks are seen outside The Manila Hotel on Thursday, July 13, 2023, after fire broke out from its Wellness Center. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTOFiretrucks are seen outside The Manila Hotel on Thursday, July 13, 2023, after fire broke out from its Wellness Center. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTOFiretrucks are seen outside The Manila Hotel on Thursday, July 13, 2023, after fire broke out from its Wellness Center.
Source:Manila Times
July 13, 2023 19:01 UTC
French shipbuilder offers to develop Philippine submarine force, enhance maritime protection
French shipbuilder offers to develop Philippine submarine force, enhance maritime protectionMANILA, Philippines — French defense company Naval Group is eyeing to build a naval base handling submarine operations in the Philippines to safeguard its maritime territory, particularly in the West Philippine Sea. Negotiations with the Philippine government regarding the French defense company's submarine creation project are ongoing and yet to be finalized. Last May 26, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his plans to acquire the Philippines' first-ever submarine to keep up with Southeast Asian neighbors. Aside from developing a submarine force to acquire technical superiority in its maritime zones, the Naval Group has also committed to protecting the Philippine submarine force's autonomy. The Naval Group opened its Manila office on Wednesday since its inception in 2020, as a first step in its long-term commitment to cooperation and partnership in strengthening Philippine naval capabilities.
Source:Philippine Star
July 13, 2023 17:28 UTC
Chinese hackers breached US govt email accounts – Microsoft
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Chinese-based hackers seeking intelligence information breached the email accounts of a number of US government agencies, computer giant Microsoft said. Microsoft said Storm-0558 gained access to email accounts at approximately 25 organizations including government agencies. But the paper reported Wednesday evening, quoting US officials, that State Department email accounts and that of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo were hacked. CNN, citing sources familiar with the investigation, said the Chinese hackers targeted a small number of federal agencies and the email accounts of specific officials at each agency. US Senator Mark Warner, chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, said the panel is "closely monitoring what appears to be a significant cybersecurity breach by Chinese intelligence."
Source:Manila Times
July 13, 2023 17:21 UTC
DOTr slams transport strike set on SONA day
DOTr slams transport strike set on SONA dayDrivers of traditional jeepneys wait for passengers at a terminal in Manila on February 3, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) yesterday insisted that it did not fail to address the concerns of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators, ahead of the scheduled three-day transport strike by a transport group. Manibela group president Mar Valbuena earlier in the week said they would have their second transport strike this year on July 24 to 26, with the first day set on the second State of the Nation Address of President Marcos. The DOTr accused Manibela of using the strike to “gain media attention and public sympathy.”“Their group is free to stage any form of protest. The DOTr, LTFRB and OTC are open and willing to hold dialogues with any group who has legitimate concerns and we vow to address such concerns through consultations and forum,” it said.
Source:Philippine Star
July 13, 2023 17:16 UTC
Nepal bans ‘non-essential’ flights by helicopters after deadly crash
KATHMANDU — Nepal’s aviation regulator has banned helicopters from conducting “non-essential” flights, including those for sight-seeing, for two months after a deadly crash in the Everest region in which six people were killed. Five Mexican tourists and the Nepali pilot of a small helicopter operated by the private Manang Air company were killed on Tuesday when their chopper crashed while returning from viewing Himalayan peaks, including Mount Everest. ADVERTISEMENT“Non-essential flights like mountain flights, external load operations (sling flights) and showering of flowers by helicopters (will) be restricted till September,” the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said in a Twitter post late on Wednesday. Nepal, which is in the midst of the annual June-September monsoon season, has formed an investigation committee to find out what caused Tuesday’s crash. Nepal’s worst air crash in 30 years killed 71 people in January, when a plane went down near the tourist city of Pokhara.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 13, 2023 09:48 UTC
They're looking for you
Doctors and nurses, IT professionals and blue-collar workers are sought after in Canada, immigration consultants said. Anna Tsim, immigration program director of Goldmax, told The Standard that manpower shortage is global, especially in medical and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) professions. "It has been the trend that countries compete for technology advancements," Tsim said. The Canadian government has an updated list of preferred jobs for its skilled worker immigration schemes. It is estimated one-fifth of the country's construction workers are reaching retirement age as the industry struggles to fill a gap of 80,000 vacancies.
Source:The Standard
July 13, 2023 09:13 UTC
Djokovic into 12th Wimbledon semifinal
LONDON: Novak Djokovic reached a 12th Wimbledon semifinal and record-equalling 46th at the Grand Slams on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) as Elina Svitolina stunned world No. After dropping the first set, a fired-up Djokovic only allowed Rublev six points in the first five games of the second set. Rublev's spirit drained away and Djokovic claimed victory with his 42nd winner of the tie. I want to see her win the title," said Swiatek, who was playing in her first quarterfinal at the All England Club. On Court One, Pegula, still searching for a semifinal place at the majors, led 4-1 in the final set against 42nd-ranked Vondrousova.
Source:Manila Times
July 13, 2023 04:19 UTC