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Ilocos Region inabel weaving tradition finds a champion in Mia Aguila

Venus L Peñaflor
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Ilocos Region inabel weaving tradition finds a champion in Mia Aguila

In the heart of the Philippines, the Ilocos Region boasts a cultural gem that transcends centuries — the exquisite art of Inabel weaving. Rooted in history and tradition, Inabel dates back to a bygone era, spanning between the 16th century and the late 19th century, weaving together the rich tapestry of Ilocano culture.

Inabel, or Abel Iloko, is a manifestation of the meticulous craftsmanship of the Ilocano people. This time-honored tradition involves a meticulous process of spinning and weaving, resulting in fabrics renowned for their durability, vibrant colors, and intricate patterns. Beyond being mere textiles, Inabel serves as a symbolic representation of Ilocano identity and pride, reflecting the region’s rich cultural heritage.

In an era where ancient crafts face the threat of fading into obscurity, Mia Aguila has emerged as a devoted advocate for the preservation and promotion of Inabel weaving. Recognizing the urgency to safeguard this cultural legacy, Mia founded Tela de Bonita — a venture committed to not only marketing Inabel but also ensuring its recognition nationwide and worldwide.

Mia’s passion for Inabel extends beyond commerce; it is a mission to safeguard the centuries-old weaving tradition. Tela de Bonita serves as a bridge between the skilled artisans of Ilocos and a global audience eager to embrace the beauty and authenticity of Inabel. Through this initiative, she provides a platform for local weavers to showcase their talents while creating awareness about the cultural significance embedded in every thread of Inabel fabric.

By establishing Tela de Bonita, Mia not only seeks to market Inabel on a broader scale but also aims to nurture a sustainable future for the tradition. The venture becomes a conduit for the intergenerational transmission of skills and knowledge, empowering local artisans and ensuring the continuity of this venerable craft.

Inabel weaving, as highlighted by Mia, stands as a symbol of Ilocano industriousness and hospitality. The intricate artistry and craftsmanship involved in Inabel weaving reflect the diligence and hard work of the Ilocano people. Moreover, the tradition of Inabel weaving is deeply intertwined with the warm hospitality of the Ilocano culture, as it often serves as a means of creating intricate and beautiful woven fabrics that are shared and utilized within the community. This traditional craft not only preserves the rich cultural heritage of the Ilocanos but also embodies the spirit of hard work and generosity that characterizes their way of life.

Inabel, with its deep roots and intricate patterns, is no longer confined to the borders of the Ilocos Region. Thanks to Mia and Tela de Bonita, this traditional weaving art is finding its way into homes and hearts nationwide and worldwide, securing its place as a timeless cultural heritage. As she threads the needle between tradition and modernity, the vibrant fabric of Inabel continues to weave a narrative of resilience and cultural pride for generations to come.

Included in its product range are blankets, travel blankets, shawls, slippers, and bags featuring inabel, alongside household items like pillowcases, textile, placemats, table napkins, and table runners.

Products are accessible at the Hotel Felicidad lobby in Vigan City and are also available online through the official Tela De Bonita Facebook and Instagram pages. For inquiries, you may contact Tela De Bonita via email at TelaDeBonita22@gmail.com.

Mia featured on the radio program “Ang Inyong Kooperatiba,” discussing the promotion of Inabel and the preservation of its traditional heritage.
Mia Aguila, together with her husband, Vigan Mayor Bonito Singson, and their daughter Bonita, is captured in a moment at one of their Inabel expos.
Dress your table in the vibrant hues and intricate patterns of inabel – a perfect blend of tradition and modern elegance.
Indulge in the exquisite comfort and intricate beauty of inabel bed linens – where craftsmanship meets coziness for a restful retreat.
Included in Tela Bonita’s product range are blankets, travel blankets, shawls, slippers and bags featuring inabel, alongside household items like pillowcases, textile, placemats, table napkins, and table runners.

Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there’s a clue why

Venus L Peñaflor
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Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there’s a clue why

WASHINGTON. Women are disproportionately affected by autoimmune diseases compared to men, and new research from Stanford University suggests that the reason may be linked to how the female body manages the extra X chromosome. The findings, reported Thursday, could potentially revolutionize the detection and treatment of a range of autoimmune disorders that have long posed challenges for diagnosis and treatment.

University of Pennsylvania immunologist E. John Wherry, not involved in the study, remarked, “This transforms the way we think about this whole process of autoimmunity, especially the male-female bias.”

Approximately 24 to 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune disorders, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and others. Strikingly, about 80% of patients are women, a gender-based mystery that researchers have grappled with for decades.

One prevailing theory has focused on the X chromosome, given that females possess two X chromosomes while males have one X and one Y chromosome. The new research, published in the journal Cell, sheds light on the role of the extra X chromosome but in an unexpected manner.

The study reveals that a unique RNA, known as Xist, plays a crucial role in silencing one of the X chromosomes in each female cell to prevent an overdose of genes. Xist, pronounced like “exist,” attaches to the extra X chromosome, attracting proteins that form clumps and effectively silencing it.

Dr. Howard Chang, a dermatologist at Stanford, and his team identified nearly 100 proteins linked to skin-related autoimmune disorders in this process. Chang speculated that Xist, exclusive to women, might organize proteins in a way that triggers the immune system.

To test this, male lab mice were genetically modified to produce Xist without silencing their lone X chromosome. These mice, when triggered, developed lupus-like autoimmunity similar to females.

Chang emphasized that Xist alone couldn’t cause autoimmune diseases; a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers, such as infections or injuries, is likely needed. The team engineered mice susceptible to lupus and found that those producing Xist exhibited lupus-like conditions when triggered.

Beyond animal studies, the researchers examined blood samples from 100 patients, uncovering autoantibodies targeting Xist-associated proteins not previously linked to autoimmune disorders. This suggests that existing tests for autoimmunity, often developed using male cells, may have overlooked crucial aspects.

While more research is needed, the findings open new avenues for understanding and potentially diagnosing autoimmune diseases more efficiently. Dr. Wherry from the University of Pennsylvania noted, “Now we have at least one big part of the puzzle of biological context.” Stanford’s Chang envisions the possibility of interrupting the RNA process as a future investigation step.

CDC study finds latest COVID shots 54% effective in preventing symptomatic infection

EDGARDO HERNAL
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CDC study finds latest COVID shots 54% effective in preventing symptomatic infection

NEW YORK. The most recent iterations of COVID-19 vaccines demonstrate a 54% effectiveness in preventing symptomatic infection in adults, as revealed by the first U.S. study evaluating their efficacy. These updated shots, designed to enhance protection against recent coronavirus variants, have been available since last year.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted the study, examining 9,000 individuals tested for COVID-19 at CVS and Walgreens pharmacies. The analysis focused on identifying those who tested positive and assessing whether they had received the latest vaccine version.

The 54% effectiveness aligns with findings reported in other countries and mirrors results from a previous version of the vaccine, according to Ruth Link-Gelles, the lead author of the CDC study.

Future studies, expected later this year, will delve into the vaccine’s efficacy in preventing severe symptoms that necessitate medical attention or hospitalization, Link-Gelles stated.

Despite the CDC’s recommendation for these new shots for individuals aged 6 months and older, a significant portion of the American population has not yet received them. Recent CDC data indicates that only approximately 22% of U.S. adults and a mere 11% of children have been vaccinated with the latest shots. The slow uptake has contributed to a delay in researchers accumulating sufficient data to comprehensively assess the vaccines’ overall effectiveness, Link-Gelles explained.

Pagsabog sa fireworks factory sa Laguna: 5 na ang patay

Arman B. Cambe
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Pagsabog sa fireworks factory sa Laguna: 5 na ang patay

CABUYAO CITY, Laguna. Pumalo na sa lima ang bilang ng mga nasawi habang sampung tao naman ang sugatan matapos sumabog ang isang pagawaan ng paputok sa lungsod na ito, kamakalawa ng hapon.

Sa ulat ni Police Regional Office (PRO)-4A public information office chief Lt. Col. Chitadel Gaoiran, kinilala ang mga nasawi na sina Marvin Lamela Ocom, 27; Bebot Reymundodia, 44; Ricardo Olic-Olic, 51; Mylene Tarapidio at John Ronald Gonzales Deduro, 23.

Ang mga nasawi ay dinala sa iba’t ibang ospital ngunit binawian ng buhay habang tinutukan ng lunas dahil sa matinding sunog na tinamo.

Samantalang, ang mga sugatan ay dinala sa Ospital ng Cabuyao, Saint James Hospital, at PGH Hospital para sa agarang medikal na atensyon.

Batay sa paunang imbestigasyon, naganap ang malakas na pagsabog bandang alas-3:30 ng hapon sa Diamond Fireworks Inc. factory sa Purok 3, Brgy Bigaa, na nagdulot ng malaking sunog. Agad itong kumalat sa buong pagawaan hanggang sa mapatay ng mga bumbero ang apoy bandang alas-4:46 ng hapon kahapon.

Habang isinusulong ang pagsisiyasat, iniuugma pa ng Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) ang sanhi ng pagsabog.

Ayon sa mga ulat, hindi ito ang unang pagkakataon na nasunog ang naturang pabrika ng paputok, ngunit sa naunang kaganapan, walang naitalang casualty.

Ang pagawaan ng paputok ay pagmamay-ari ng pamilya Lebrilla at Aquino, at ito ay kilala sa industriya ng paggawa ng paputok sa loob ng dalawang dekada.

Kaugnay nito, nagpahayag ng suporta, nagbigay tulong ang Mayor ng Cabuyao na si Dennis Hain sa mga pamilya ng mga nasawi at sugatan. Tiniyak niya ang patuloy na tulong mula sa pamahalaang lokal para sa agarang paggaling ng mga biktima.

UN expert highlights progress and challenges in addressing human rights abuses in the Philippines

Venus L Peñaflor
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UN expert highlights progress and challenges in addressing human rights abuses in the Philippines

MANILA. United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan, at the conclusion of her nearly two-week visit to the Philippines, commended the government’s efforts under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to tackle human rights abuses, particularly the killings of journalists and rights activists. Khan acknowledged positive steps but emphasized the need for further action and accountability.

During her visit, Khan engaged with government officials, activists, and even met with a detained journalist, as part of her assessment of human rights conditions in the country. She urged the Marcos administration to pursue justice for rights victims during the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte, a term watchdog groups dubbed a “human rights calamity” due to widespread violations.

While Khan recognized the positive signals, she asserted that they are insufficient to decisively address the past. “Tackling the grave and deep-seated human rights problems of the Philippines will require more fundamental and sustained reforms and also a clear commitment to accountability,” she stated during a news conference in Manila.

Referring to UN figures, Khan highlighted that at least 81 past killings of journalists in the Philippines remain unresolved. She expressed concern about the recent trend of journalist killings since Marcos assumed office in 2022, emphasizing that “the Philippines remains a dangerous country for journalists.”

Khan urged the government to abolish its task force overseeing the campaign against a long-standing communist insurgency and spoke against the practice of “red-tagging,” where activists are linked with armed insurgents. She presented evidence that red-tagging is part of security forces’ counterterrorism strategy, leading to threats, unlawful surveillance, attacks, or even killings of legitimate activists.

Jonathan Malaya, assistant director-general of the National Security Council, denied the existence of a “red-tagging” policy and defended the task force, claiming it had weakened the communist insurgency. Malaya stated that once remaining guerrilla fronts are dismantled, the task force would shift its focus to promoting peace and national unity.

The Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, the New People’s Army, have been engaged in a communist insurgency since 1969. While Malaya asserted a decline in guerrilla numbers, Khan stressed the need for the government to address the issue of red-tagging and take further steps to ensure human rights in the country.

(With inputs from agencies).

100K 4Ps beneficiaries, inalis ng DSWD, ATM isinasangla

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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100K 4Ps beneficiaries, inalis ng DSWD, ATM isinasangla

Inalis na ng Department of Social Welfare and Development sa talaan ang may 100,000 pamilyang benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) dahil sa mga anomalya at malaking utang.

Ayon kay Gemma Gabuya, national program manager ng 4Ps, natapos na noong December 2023 ang pagtanggap ng naturang mga pamilya ng benepisyo sa 4Ps matapos madiskubre ang ilang iregularidad.

“Turning over their ATMs to loan sharks is one act that we are in the process of continuously cleansing, because they can be delisted from the program. It’s prohibited. And we have delisted many already,” ani Gabuya.

Alam ni Gabuya ang sitwasyon ng pamumuhay ng ilan pero hindi anya dapat samantalahin ng marami ang programa dahil sila ay kasama na sa cash grant ng conditional cash transfer ng DSWD.

Anya, ngayong taon ay may 1.2 milyong benepisyaryo na ang dapat maalis sa programa upang bigyang pagkakataon ang iba pang mahihirap na mamamayan na makinabang din sa 4Ps.

Sa September 2024 anya ay may 200,000 beneficiaries ang inaasahang ga-graduate na mula sa conditional cash transfer program o mga aalisin na sa listahan dahil wala nang mga anak na pinag-aaral.

Sa ngayon ay kabuuang 339,660 ang nakapagtapos ng pag aaral sa tulong ng 4Ps.

Ilang senador at kongresista, nagtaas ng kilay sa M’danao separation idea ni Duterte

Venus L Peñaflor
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Ilang senador at kongresista, nagtaas ng kilay sa M’danao separation idea ni Duterte

Nanawagan ng pagtutol ang ilang mga senador at kongresista sa ipinahayag na hangarin ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na ihiwalay ang Mindanao sa Pilipinas gamit ang signature drive, na katulad ng Charter Change sa pamamagitan ng People’s Initiative.

Sa kabila ng proyektong ito, nagpahayag ng hindi pagkakasundo sina Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri at Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, parehong mga Mindanaoans.

Sa isang panayam sa media, sinabi ni Zubiri na wala siyang komento sa plano ni Duterte ngunit idinagdag niya na ito ang huling bagay na nais ng bansa ngayon. “With due respect to the former president, I think right now the last thing that we want is magkagulo-gulo, magkawatak-watak ang ating bansa. Ang akin dyan ay slow down natin ang away ngayon dahil ang importante ay kapakanan ng bahay,” aniya.

Sa kabilang banda, mariing tinututulan ni Pimentel ang plano, na aniya ay nangangailangan ng masusing pagsusuri. “Kailangan nating magtrabaho nang walang pagod sa paggawa ng bansang ito bilang isang gumaganang epektibong Estado,” sabi niya.

Sa kanyang panig, naniniwala si Senador Francis Escudero na ang plano ay “hindi posible ayon sa Konstitusyon.”

Samantalang, kinondena ni House Majority Leader at Zamboanga City Rep. Mannix Dalipe ang pahayag ni Davao City 1st district Rep. Paolo Duterte na dapat nang ihiwalay ang Mindanao sa Pilipinas. Ayon kay Dalipe, wala siyang nakikitang dahilan para sa ganitong hakbang.

Ang mga pahayag ng ilang mambabatas na ito ay nagdudulot ng kontrobersiya, lalo na’t ipinaliwanag ni Dalipe na magiging “disadvantageous” para sa Mindanao ang paghihiwalay, partikular na sa konteksto ng kasalukuyang ekonomiya ng rehiyon.

“OK lang siguro yung mga nakakuha na ng P51 billion na sa kanilang distrito o sa kanilang siyudad. E paano naman yung mga wala pa, ihihiwalay n’yo na? So I disagree with them,” giit ni Dalipe.

Binigyang diin ni Dalipe na hindi nais ng mga taga-Mindanao ang paghihiwalay, anila’y batid nilang magiging dehado sila sa ganitong hakbang. Pinaalalahanan niya ang publiko na hindi magiging makabubuti para sa rehiyon ang paghihiwalay, lalo na at hindi maganda ang kasalukuyang kalagayan ng ekonomiya dito.

Matatandaang noong Martes ng gabi, inihayag ni dating Pangulong Duterte ang ideya ng paghihiwalay ng Mindanao sa Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng proseso ng pangangalap ng mga lagda.

China overtakes Japan as world’s leading auto exporter, Japanese data reveals

EDGARDO HERNAL
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China overtakes Japan as world’s leading auto exporter, Japanese data reveals

TOKYO. Recent data from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association has unveiled a significant shift in the global automotive landscape, indicating that China has surpassed Japan as the world’s top vehicle exporter in the year 2023.

The report indicates that Japan exported a total of 4.42 million vehicles in 2023, marking a notable 16% increase compared to the previous year. Concurrently, domestic auto sales in Japan reached nearly 4.78 million vehicles during the same period.

Contrastingly, figures released earlier by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers tell a different story. China emerged as the leader in global auto exports, with a reported 4.91 million vehicles shipped in 2023—a substantial surge of nearly 58% from the preceding year. This remarkable growth is largely attributed to the increased exportation of electric and hybrid vehicles from China.

Japan, which held the title of the world’s leading auto exporter since 2017, faced a challenging year in 2023, with its car exports totaling 4.2 million—a notable decrease from the previous year.

The trend reflects a broader decline in auto sales in Japan since 2000. Despite the challenging market conditions, Japanese automakers, including industry giants like Toyota, have been actively investing in the development of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. While electric vehicles gain traction, Japanese manufacturers also continue to explore alternative powertrain technologies such as fuel cells.

This shift in the global auto export landscape underscores the evolving dynamics of the industry, as China takes the lead in the export of vehicles, particularly those equipped with innovative and environmentally friendly technologies.

Sunog sa pabrika ng paputok sa Laguna: 2 patay, 6 sugatan

Arman B. Cambe
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Sunog sa pabrika ng paputok sa Laguna: 2 patay, 6 sugatan

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna. Patay ang dalawang trabahador at anim naman ang sugatan matapos magsimula ang sunog sa isang maliit na pabrika ng paputok sa Barangay Bigaa, sa bayang ito noong Huwebes.

Ayon sa ulat, ang dalawang trabahador ay agad na nasawi habang nasa kritikal na kondisyon naman ang anim na iba pa, kabilang na ang isang bata, matapos magsimula ang sunog sa fireworks factory.

Nakumpirma na naapula na ang apoy sa naturang pabrika ng paputok. Bagaman at may mga kaukulang mga permit ang pabrika, hindi ito ang unang pagkakataon na nagkasunog sa nasabing establisyemento.

Sa pagtugon sa trahedya, nagpahayag ang alkalde ng Cabuyao ng pangako na magbibigay ng tulong at suporta sa mga pamilya ng mga biktima. Hindi pa naililinaw ang eksaktong dahilan ng sunog, at iniuugma pa ng mga otoridad ang imbestigasyon upang malaman ang sanhi at mapanagot ang mga responsable.

Hinimok naman ng mga awtoridad ang iba pang mga pabrika ng paputok na masusing sundin ang mga patakaran at regulasyon upang maiwasan ang posibleng aksidente at trahedya.

Israel and Lebanon brace for possible war neither wants but there is a growing concern that it’s becoming unavoidable

Venus L Peñaflor
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Israel and Lebanon brace for possible war neither wants but there is a growing concern that it’s becoming unavoidable

BEIRUT. The specter of a full-scale conflict between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia looms large, sparking fears on both sides of the border. While neither party desires war, concerns are mounting that it could be an inevitable consequence of Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

The aftermath of the 2006 war, a month-long struggle that ended in a stalemate, provides a backdrop for the current tensions. Both Israel and Hezbollah have had time to learn from that experience, and they’ve been preparing for the possibility of another conflict over the past four months, despite U.S. efforts to prevent an escalation.

Recalling the 2006 War:

The 2006 conflict erupted after Hezbollah captured two Israeli soldiers in a cross-border raid, leading Israel to launch a comprehensive air and ground offensive. Despite heavy bombing that devastated parts of south Lebanon and Beirut, and Hezbollah firing rockets into northern Israel, the war ended in a draw, claiming the lives of 1,200 Lebanese (mostly civilians) and 160 Israelis (mostly soldiers). A UN resolution called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon and the establishment of a demilitarized zone on the Lebanese side of the border.

Likelihood of War:

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has termed an Israel-Hezbollah war a “total disaster.” The recent escalation, triggered by Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel, has led to daily cross-border strikes. While neither side has explicitly threatened war, Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, warned of a fight “without limits” if Israel initiates hostilities.

Preparedness:

Both Israel and Hezbollah have enhanced their capabilities since 2006, but economic crises have left Lebanon more fragile. Israel has evacuated 60,000 residents from border towns, while Lebanon has adopted an emergency plan projecting the displacement of 1 million Lebanese for 45 days.

Potential Outcomes:

A full-scale war could spread to multiple fronts, involving Iranian proxies in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. It might also draw the U.S., Israel’s closest ally, deeper into the conflict. Hezbollah’s substantial arsenal of 150,000 to 200,000 rockets poses a significant threat, with the potential to target vital facilities and densely populated areas.

In the event of war, Lebanon’s infrastructure would likely suffer, while Israel, with its air defense systems, is better protected. However, both nations face challenges, and a miscalculation could lead to a wider conflict that proves difficult to control.

The situation remains precarious, with diplomatic solutions seemingly elusive. The international community watches closely as the region grapples with the potential for a devastating war that neither Israel nor Lebanon desires, but many fear may become inevitable.

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