Thailand further decriminalizes non-recreational cannabis use
Thailand was among the first countries in Southeast Asia to start decriminalizing cannabis.
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Bongbong Marcos ‘welcome’ to US given his ‘diplomatic immunity’: Official
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman also stressed the “robust” relations between Manila and Washington, which spans 75 years.
A person, not a caricature: Indonesia’s complex history of LGBT media representation
Indonesia’s conservative turn over the last decade, as shown by stricter censorship and greater public backlash against social change, has limited LGBT representation on screen.
Bongbong Marcos commits to human rights accountability: UN envoy
United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Gustavo Gonzalez said Marcos’ commitment to the human rights agenda is “quite encouraging.”
When a monkey in Bihar visited clinic for treatment of wounds
A video of the doctor attending to the monkey and bandaging her wounds without getting harmed became viral on social media.
Japan pet owners increasingly striving to keep furry friends happy
In recent years, the pet industry has developed a wide variety of technologies and services geared toward enhancing pets’ diet and living environments.
World Bank approves $258 million to support healthcare in Pakistan
The National Health Support Programme identified three areas of focus for healthcare reforms under the initiative: healthcare coverage and quality of essential services,…
Half of pregnancies in Philippines unintended: Report
The report also stated that the Philippines has ranked 56th among 150 countries in terms of unintended pregnancies at 71 per 1,000 women every year.
Blind candidates offered equal opportunity in gaokao
Visually-impaired candidates don't enjoy extra points on their exam scores and compete on a level playing field with sighted students.
Aging population not a concern in Philippines for now, says Popcom chief
Undersecretary Juan Antonio Perez pointed out that people of 60-years-old and above would make up 14 per cent of the population only in 2035 and that the birth rate is also low.