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In 2014 the UN declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga after a call from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to adopt the day as a global celebration of the practice. Enjoy the many health benefits of yoga by joining the thousands of people around the world who will be practicing on the International Day of Yoga on June 21.© lechatnoir/Istock.Com Often seen as a holistic approach to health and well-being, many recent studies have shown that yoga can have significant health benefits on both body and mind. Here we have rounded up some of these health benefits and the reasons to get on the mat on Yoga Day, to celebrate the event and try this ancient Indian tradition for yourself. Yoga can improve brain health The benefits of yoga and exercise in general for good cognitive health have already been shown in many recent studies, helping to reduce the risk of developing diseases such as Alzheimer’s. And in a study published just last month, and the first to compare yoga and meditation against memory training, researchers from UCLA and Australia’s University of Adelaide found that a combination of the two could also help improve cognitive function. Yoga can improve posture Cameron Shayne the founder of Budokon Yoga, a style particularly popular with men, says that “Out of shape men especially benefit from postural yoga practice almost immediately because it lengthens and strengthens soft tissue, improves blood circulation, and relieves emotional tension,” with recent studies also showing that Read More …

(From left) Mr. Matthew Scott, Dr. Renato Solidum, Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., and Dr. Chris Newhall at the pre-event reception for the lecture “25 years ago at Pinatubo: The forecast, climax, and aftermath of a giant eruption” at the Carnegie Institution for Science on 13 June 2016. WASHINGTON, D.C.— Twenty-five years after the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, experts and analysts, Government officials, private sector representatives, and members of the academe gathered at the Carnegie Institution for Science for the public lecture, “25 years ago at Pinatubo: The forecast, climax, and aftermath of a giant eruption” by Dr. Chris Newhall and Dr. Renato Solidum. The lecture focused on the preparation and monitoring prior to the Pinatubo eruption, its lasting impact, and lessons learned from the experience.  Dr. Chris Newhall, a career volcanologist from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) described the setting prior to the eruption in which a team of volcanologists from the USGS and Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOLCS) made pre-eruption preparations that included safety studies, hazard map estimates, alert level reminders, and unrest trend monitoring. Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. emphasized in his remarks the importance of such collaboration in saving hundreds of lives and property from destruction. “Thankfully, prior to the eruption, the collaboration between PHIVOLCS and USGS resulted in intensive studies of the volcano’s past eruption history, timely forecasts and accurate predictions thus prompting the evacuation of 75,000 people living in the lowlands around Mt. Read More …

Supporters of presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte pose for media as they launch the “Duterte Bantay Boto Brigade” (DBBB) during a press conference in Quezon City on Wednesday. The group aims to solidify its volunteer groups to help safeguard votes for Mayor Duterte, who was ahead in the latest polls. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Philippine aviation officials will implement new airport protocols to ensure the safety of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte during his trips to Manila and Davao City, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said Thursday. Gen. Rodante Joya, CAAP Deputy Director General for Operations, said the Presidential Security Group and other government agencies will need to draft new regulations to ensure Duterte’s safety while taking commercial planes from Davao to Manila and back. He said other flights will be affected by Duterte’s trips under the present airport protocol. “No other airplane will move, even vehicles, to ensure the security of the President inside the airport. Siya iyung priority,” he said. “Pagsakay niya ng eroplano at ready for taxi na iyung eroplano, simula na iyun ng quasi-emergency. Matatapos iyan kapag naka-take off na siya, including iyung kanyang back-up aircraft.” Airport operation may be suspended from nine to 12 minutes to give way to the arrival or takeoff of the airplane boarded by the President, Joya said. Duterte has said he would govern the country both from Malacanang and Davao City where he served as mayor for over two decades, unmindful of the grueling commute that Read More …

Businessman Antonio Tiu and Senator Atonio F. Trillanes IV as they walk along the Rosario property, that people are reffering to as the Binay Farm in Rosario Batangas. October 23 MANILA  (Mabuhay) – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said he was “deeply saddened” by President Benigno Aquino III’s reported decision to veto a bill that he said could help stop the “mass exodus” of nurses to other countries. Trillanes was referring to the Comprehensive Nursing Bill, which seeks to upgrade the country’s nursing profession and raise the minimum salary of nurses. “As the principal sponsor, I am deeply saddened that the comprehensive nursing bill, which seeks to uplift the welfare of our nurses and professionalize the nursing practice in the country, was vetoed by the President,” he said in a statement. “This could have been the measure that would improve our healthcare sector and help stop the mass exodus of our nurses to other countries. Regardless, be assured that we will re-file the bill and continue to push for its passage in the next Congress,” the senator added. The 17th Congress will open on July 25.(MNS)

Enchong Dee (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — In celebration of its 17th year, the Knowledge Channel introduced two new programs: “Agri-cool-ture” and “Math-dali.” Rina Lopez-Bautista, executive director and president of Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc., said “Agri-cool-ture” aims to encourage students and learners to take up agriculture and to go into agri-preneurship. Show host Enchong Dee said he is learning about the industry alongside his audience. “As a host, I am learning with the students as we teach kids on aqua-culture, agriculture, the business side of agriculture. Even I, the host, I’m learning from what I’m saying, with the people that I interview also,” he said. Dee, who is celebrating his 10th year in show business, is grateful that he has been given a new hosting stint with an educational show. “I’m happy because it’s very educational, and I think we’re going to make a lot of impact on the kids studying right now,” he said. He added he hopes to reveal the many opportunities in agriculture, poultry, and fishing through the show. “Agri-cool-ture” will begin on July 19. “Math-dali,” on the other hand, tackles Grade Four math. Bautista said the show encourages the kids to love math and to be really interested because math is “something that is needed by everybody in daily life and it’s something that our country needs also—for us to learn math to the highest levels.” She added the show would also help change the people’s mindsets and attitudes to push everyone to be learn math. Read More …