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Scientists discovered how to stimulate aminocyanine molecules to destroy cancer cell membranes. Laboratories have already used this substance as a bioimaging dye, but it gains this amazing feature thanks to near-infrared light. As a result, vibrating molecules could become an effective, non-invasive method for beating cancers.  Most recognize surgery and chemotherapy as well-known cancer treatments. However, some patients can't undergo these procedures for various reasons. Also, they may leave lasting negative consequences. Perhaps these moving molecules could become a better option that can save more lives. This article will discuss how scientists manipulated molecules to e...

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MANILA ---Consunji-led DMCI Power Corp. logged in 2023 a 7-percent growth in sales volume to 454 gigawatt-hours (GWh) due to stronger demand from Palawan. In a stock exchange filing on Monday, DMCI Power said the province overtook Masbate as the company's largest market, contributing 44 percent to the total sales volume. Masbate and Oriental Mindoro, meanwhile, accounted for 34 percent and 22 percent, respectively. "Our sales have grown steadily for 11 consecutive quarters because of solid demand and our targeted investments in underserved and unserved areas, reflecting our dedication to missionary electrification," DMCI Power president Antonino Gatdula Jr. said. Energy sales...

Keep on reading: DMCI Power sales up 7% on huge demand from Palawan

MANILA, Philippines --- Metro Manila will experience sudden and brief rain showers on Tuesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) The state weather agency advised people who would be spending time outdoors to prepare and bring protection. Thousands of devotees are expected to participate in this year's Feast of the Black Nazarene as the traditional "traslacion" proceeds in Manila. READ: Traslacion 2024 route, other details released Pagasa weather specialist Grace Castaeda said temperatures in Metro Manila would range between 23 to 32 degrees Celsius. "Sa Metro Manila, maging sa nalalabing bahagi ng Luz...

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https://youtube.com/live/H5Rw60utF2E   This year's Traslacion, the procession of the life-size image of the Black Nazarene, continues as it follows its traditional route from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church. #Traslacion2024 #NazarenoINQ...

Keep on reading: Nazareno 2024: Update from Ayala Bridge

MANILA, Philippines --- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit waters off Sarangani Island in Davao Occidental early morning on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. At first, Phivolcs said the magnitude of this quake was at 7.1-magnitude. "'Yung initial estimate po kasi, 'yan 'yung automatic calculation namin, but then as we receive more data coming from our seismic network, nagkakaroon kami ng recalculation," Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol explained in an interview over Radyo 630 on Tuesday. (That initial estimate, that's our automatic calculation, but then as we receive more data coming from our seismic network, we have a recalculat...

Keep on reading: 6.7-magnitude earthquake rattles Sarangani in Davao Occidental

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio says he is retiring from the NBA after not featuring this season while he dealt with mental health issues. Spaniard Rubio, who has spent 12 years in the NBA with Minnesota, Utah, Phoenix and the Cavaliers, announced his decision on social media. Rubio announced on August 5 that he was stepping away from the game to focus on his mental health and has not played since. "July 30th was one of the toughest nights of my life. My mind went to a dark place. I kind of knew I was going on that direction, but I've never thought I wasn't under control of the situation. The next day, I decided to stop my professional career," he posted. "One...

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MANILA, Philippines --- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said on Friday it cannot intervene on "matters concerning power generation," following a massive power outage in Panay Island which began on January 2. "As the transmission service provider, NGCP can only give an overview of the current supply and demand situation and endeavor to dispatch any and all available power. It cannot intervene on matters concerning power generation," NGCP said in a statement. The NGCP asserted that it did not fail in its obligation to stabilize the transmission system and dismissed allegations that it did not properly inform the public. "We firmly refute allegations suggest...

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MANILA, Philippines---A few months after Jared Bahay's decision to take his talents to the University of the Philippines, plans fell through due to a "change of heart" from the high school sensation. In a statement released by the UP Office for Athletics and Sports Development, it was said that Bahay's initial decision to join the Fighting Maroons changed due to "outside forces." "Not all things go according to plan. Although we have remained in our commitment to Jared, outside forces have intervened for him to have a change of heart," said UP OASD Director Bo Perasol. "In the last two years, the UPMBT (men's basketball team) and Jared Bahay have developed a special relation...

Keep on reading: Jared Bahay has change of heart, decommits from UP

TOKYO - Asian stocks wobbled on Friday, keeping global equities on track to snap a nine-week winning streak, while the dollar was poised for its strongest weekly advance since mid-May as bets on aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts were rolled back. The dollar's gains were particularly pronounced against the yen, and it surged beyond the closely watched 145 mark on the day, buoyed by long-term Treasury yields above 4 percent. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan sagged 0.49 percent as of 0652 GMT, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng slipping 0.8 percent and mainland Chinese blue chips falling 0.62 percent. The MSCI world index was about flat so far on the day, b...

Keep on reading: Stocks set to snap nine-week win streak on Fed rethink; yen slides