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Filipino Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Majority of Filipinos support impeachment trial for VP Sara Duterte — OCTA
Majority of Filipinos believe that Vice President Sara Duterte should face an impeachment trial, according to the July 2025 Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey conducted by OCTA Research. The survey shows that 80% of respondents agreed that Duterte should stand trial to respond to the allegations against her. Fourteen percent disagreed, while 7% were either undecided or declined to answer. Support for the trial was recorded across all regions: 87% in the National Capital Region, 77% in Balance Luzon, 92% in the Visayas, and 69% in Mindanao. High support was also consistent across socio-economic classes, with 80% from Classes A to D, and 78% from Class E. Among those who supported the impeachment trial, 59% said Duterte should answer the charges, clear her name, and prove she deserves to stay in office. Twenty-one percent said they believed in the charges, while 16% said undergoing trial is necessary if she plans to run in the 2028 elections. Of those who opposed the trial, 44% said it was a political conflict between Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., 33% said they believed in her integrity and rejected the accusations, and 19% said she should focus on public service instead. The survey was conducted from July 12 to 17, 2025, through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 Filipino adults aged 18 and above. The results were released a week after the Supreme Court declared the Articles of Impeachment against Duterte unconstitutional. The decision stemmed from a petition filed by Duterte and lawyer Israelito Torreon, among others. Supreme Court spokesperson Camille Ting clarified that the ruling does not absolve Duterte of the charges, and that a new impeachment complaint may be filed starting February 6, 2026. Three impeachment complaints were filed against Duterte in December 2024, all linked to the alleged misuse of confidential funds. A fourth complaint, endorsed by more than one-third of House lawmakers, was transmitted to the Senate. Duterte has denied the allegations and pleaded 'not guilty,' calling the impeachment complaint a mere 'scrap of paper.'
The Wire
2 days ago
- The Wire
Three Including Two Nuns Arrested in Chhattisgarh After Bajrang Dal Alleges 'Religious Conversion'
New Delhi: Following a protest by members of the Bajrang Dal, the Chhattisgarh police on Saturday (July 26) arrested two Catholic nuns from the Assisi Sisters of Mary Immaculate (ASMI) at the Durg Railway Station in Chhattisgarh on Saturday. The two nuns and a young man were arrested while accompanying three women aged between 18 and 19 from Narayanpur district. The were charged for offences including human trafficking and religious conversion under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Chhattisgarh Religious Freedom Act, 1968, reported The NewsMinute. The man was identified as Sukhman Mandavi, a resident of Narayanpur, who was arrested along with two nuns – Preeti Mary and Vandana Francis – who are originally from Kerala. The TNM report said that according to Father Sebastian Poomattam, Vicar General of the Raipur Archdiocese, the nuns were accompanying the women to place them in convents in Agra for domestic work. "These women were being offered jobs as kitchen helpers with a monthly salary between Rs 8,000 and Rs 10,000. They had the consent letters from their parents and were all above 18 years of age," said Fr Poomattam. The protest by Bajrang Dal members took place after a ticket examiner questioned the group and the railway police detained them. "The girls and one man entered the platform where the nuns were waiting. The examiner asked about their tickets, and they said the nuns had them. Soon after, the examiner informed local Bajrang Dal members, who arrived in large numbers within minutes," said Fr Poomattam. After the FIR was registered against the three people on the insistence of Bajrang Dal members, the women were sent to a government shelter while the two nuns and the man were sent to judicial custody till August 18. Sister Asha Paul, a nun from the Congregation of the Holy Family in Delhi, alleged that no church representatives were allowed to meet the detained nuns and that there is reason to suspect that the young women were coerced into changing their statements to say that they were being taken against their will. "We have all the evidence of parental consent forms, identification, and documentation that proves no force or conversion was involved," said sister Paul. Christian community condemns arrests The incident has led to members of the Christian community strongly condemning the arrests. "Priests have been arrested on fabricated charges. This is yet another example. Mob violence, police cases, and attacks on church run institutions are becoming alarmingly frequent. The silence or complicity of BJP led state governments has only emboldened such groups," the TNM report quoted a priest as saying after the incident. Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal has written to the union home minister and the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh demanding strict action. "It is deeply disturbing that self proclaimed vigilantes can instigate communal tension and make baseless accusations of conversion and trafficking without any legal foundation. Despite clear documentation and parental consent, the authorities have chosen to keep the nuns and the man in custody, reportedly under political pressure. This is a clear miscarriage of justice and an attack on the rights of minority communities," says the letter written by Venugopal.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Signs and symptoms that your dog might be dying of cancer
Source: Canva As a pet parent, it's crucial to prioritise your dog's quality of life when dealing with cancer. Each dog's situation is unique, and what matters most is ensuring your pup's overall well-being. Pay close attention to any changes in your dog's behaviour or physical condition, as early symptoms of cancer can often be subtle and easy to miss. However, if their condition has progressed to the point where treatment is no longer effective or their quality of life is severely compromised, it's essential to have an open and honest discussion with your veterinarian. This conversation can help you make the most informed decision for your dog's well-being and ensure they're comfortable and cared for, even in their final stages. Recognising the symptoms of cancer in dogs If your dog is experiencing unmanageable symptoms that decrease their quality of life, it may be a sign that cancer is advancing. Keep an eye out for these indicators: Laboured breathing or difficulty catching their breath Loss of appetite Lethargy Inability to control bowel movements or urination Restlessness, insomnia Unusual vocalisation or moaning Changes in behaviour, such as hiding or reactivity Unusual odours from your dog's mouth, ears, or body Loss of appetite or rapid weight loss in dogs Coughing or difficulty in breathing If these signs persist and cannot be managed with medication, it may be time to consider humane euthanasia. Consult with your veterinarian to determine the best course of action for your dog's comfort and well-being. Understanding the stages of cancer in dogs Cancer staging is crucial in determining the extent of cancer spread in a dog's body, which significantly impacts the prognosis and treatment plan. According to petMD, adapted from the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer-staging system for humans, the TNM system assesses the cancer's progression based on three key factors: 1. T (Tumour size): This factor evaluates the size of the tumour and its invasion into surrounding vital structures. A larger tumour or one that has invaded nearby tissues may indicate a more advanced stage of cancer. 2. N (Lymph nodes): This factor determines whether the cancer has spread to the lymphatic system, specifically to localised or distant lymph nodes. The extent of lymph node involvement significantly affects the prognosis, with more widespread involvement indicating a poorer outlook. 3. M (Metastasis): This factor indicates whether the cancer has metastasised to other organs in the body. The presence of metastasis typically worsens the prognosis, as it can make the cancer more challenging to treat effectively with chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Also read | Frequent urination a warning sign of diabetes: Here's what you need to know
Health Line
15-07-2025
- Health
- Health Line
Understanding the Stages of Thyroid Cancer
Key takeaways Thyroid cancer staging helps doctors determine the best treatment and predict the likely outcome. It uses the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC)'s TNM system, which assesses tumor size, lymph node involvement, and metastasis. Staging differs among the main types of thyroid cancer, including medullary, follicular, papillary, and anaplastic. Anaplastic thyroid cancer is aggressive and is always stage IV. Early stage cancers generally have better treatment outcomes and survival rates. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 43,800 people in the United States will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer by the end of 2022. Women are affected three times more often than men. Doctors stage thyroid cancer from stage I to stage IV depending on how far along your cancer has progressed. Different staging systems are used for different types of thyroid cancer. Keep reading to learn more about how the most common types of thyroid cancer are staged. How is the staging for thyroid cancer determined? Thyroid cancer is most often staged using the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM staging system. This staging system considers: T: How big the tumor is and whether it has spread to nearby tissues. N: Whether the cancer has spread into nearby lymph nodes. M: Whether the cancer has metastasized, meaning spread to distant tissues. The AJCC staging system differs depending on which type of thyroid cancer you have. The four main types are: Medullary thyroid cancer: Develops in special cells called C cells that produce the hormone calcitonin. Follicular thyroid cancer: A usually slow-growing cancer that develops in follicular cells. These cells produce and secrete triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). Papillary thyroid cancer: Develops in follicular cells and makes up 80% to 85% of thyroid cancers. It generally has the best outlook. Anaplastic thyroid cancer: Makes up less than 2% of thyroid cancers but is the most aggressive type. It develops in follicular cells. Knowing which stage you're in helps doctors figure out what the best treatment option may be. It can also give you and your healthcare team the best idea of what to expect in terms of life expectancy and chances of being cured. Staging for medullary thyroid cancer The overall 5-year relative survival rate for medullary thyroid cancer is nearly 100% if it's limited to your thyroid and 89% for all stages combined. The 5-year relative survival rate is a measure of how many people with the cancer are alive 5 years later compared to people without the cancer. Here's a look at the AJCC's TNM system for medullary thyroid cancer: Stage TNM groups Description I T1 N0 M0 T1: The cancer is smaller than 0.8 inches across and only found in the thyroid. N0: It has not spread to nearby lymph nodes. M0: It has not spread to distant body parts. II T2 N0 M0 T2: The cancer is bigger than 0.8 inches but smaller than 1.6 inches across. It's only found in the thyroid. N0: It has not spread to nearby lymph nodes. M0: It has not spread to distant body parts. OR II T3 N0 M0 T3: The cancer is larger than 1.6 inches across and is limited to the thyroid or has grown outside the thyroid but hasn't spread to nearby tissues. N0: It has not spread to nearby lymph nodes. M0: It has not spread to distant body parts. III T1, T2, or T3 N1a M0 T1 to T3: The cancer can be any size but hasn't invaded tissues around your thyroid. N1a: The cancer has spread to lymph nodes in your neck. M0: The cancer hasn't spread to any distant body parts. IVA T4a Any N M0 T4a: The cancer is any size and has grown into nearby tissues such as your windpipe or voice box. Any N: It may or may not have spread to nearby lymph nodes. M0: It hasn't spread to distant body parts. OR IVA T1, T2, or T3 N1b M0 T1 to T3: The cancer is any size and may have grown outside the thyroid. It hasn't grown into any nearby structures. N1b: The cancer has spread to lymph nodes in your neck. M0: The cancer has not spread to distant body parts. IVB T4b Any N M0 T4b: The cancer is any size and has either grown toward your spine or into major blood vessels nearby. Any N: The cancer may or may not have spread to lymph nodes. M0: The cancer has not spread to distant body parts. IVC Any T Any N M1 Any T: The cancer is any size and may have grown into nearby structures. Any N: The cancer may or may not have spread into lymph nodes. M1: The cancer has spread into distant areas such as your liver, brain, or bone. Staging for differentiated (papillary and follicular) thyroid cancer Staging for papillary or follicular thyroid cancer depends on whether you're over or under the age of 55. The overall 5-year relative survival rate for people with papillary thyroid cancer is nearly 100% and about 98% for follicular cancer. Stage Age of diagnos is TNM groups Description I younger than 55 years Any T Any N M0 Any T: The cancer is any size. Any N: The cancer may or may not have spread to lymph nodes. MO: It hasn't spread to distant areas. OR I 55 years or older T1 N0 or NX M0 T1: The cancer is smaller than 0.8 inches across and is only found in your thyroid gland. N0 or NX: The cancer hasn't spread to nearby lymph nodes or there isn't enough information to assess if the cancer has spread to lymph nodes. M0: The cancer hasn't spread to distant areas. OR I 55 years or older T2 N0 or NX M0 T2: The cancer is larger than 0.8 inches across but smaller than 1.6 inches. It's limited to your thyroid. N0 or NX: The cancer hasn't spread to nearby lymph nodes or there isn't enough information to assess if the cancer has spread to lymph nodes. M0: The cancer hasn't spread to distant areas. II younger than 55 years Any T Any N M1 Any T: The cancer is any size. Any N: The cancer may or may not have spread to nearby lymph nodes. M1: The cancer has spread to distant body parts like your bone or internal organs. OR II 55 years or older T1 N1 M0 T1: The cancer is smaller than 0.8 inches across and limited to the thyroid. N1: The cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. M0: The cancer hasn't spread to distant areas. OR II 55 years or older T2 N1 M0 T2: The cancer is larger than 0.8 inches across but smaller than 1.6 inches. It's limited to your thyroid. N1: The cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. M0: The cancer hasn't spread to nearby areas. OR II 55 years or older T3a or T3b Any N M0 T3a or T3b: The cancer is larger than 1.6 inches across but limited to the thyroid or the muscles that support your thyroid. Any N: The cancer may or may not have spread into nearby lymph nodes. M0: The cancer hasn't spread to distant sites. III 55 years or older T4a Any N M0 T4a: The cancer is any size and has grown beyond your thyroid into surrounding tissues such as your voice box or windpipe. Any N: The cancer may or may not have spread into nearby lymph nodes. M0: The cancer hasn't spread to distant sites. IVA 55 years or older T4b Any N M0 T4b: The cancer has spread extensively beyond your thyroid toward your spine or into large blood vessels in the surrounding area. Any N: The cancer may or may not have spread into nearby lymph nodes. M0: The cancer has not spread to distant locations. IVB 55 years or older Any T Any N M1 Any T: The cancer is any size. Any N: The cancer may or may not have spread to nearby lymph nodes. M1: The cancer has spread to distant parts of your body. Staging for undifferentiated (anaplastic) thyroid cancer Anaplastic cancer has the poorest outlook of any thyroid cancer. Its 5-year relative survival rate is 7%. All anaplastic cancers are considered to be stage IV. It's divided into substages depending on its features. Stage Stage grouping Description IVA T1, T2 or T3a N0 or NX M0 T1, T2, or T3a: The cancer can be any size as long as it's contained to your thyroid. N0 or NX: The cancer hasn't spread to nearby lymph nodes or there's not enough information to know if it has. M0: The cancer has not spread to distant parts of your body. IVB T1, T2 or T3a N1 M0 T1, T2, or T3a: The cancer can be any size as long as it's contained to your thyroid. N1: The cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. M0: The cancer has not spread to distant parts of your body. OR IVB T3b Any N M0 T3b: The cancer is any size and has grown into the muscles that support your thyroid. Any N: The cancer may or may not have spread into nearby lymph nodes. M0: The cancer has not spread to distant parts of your body. OR T4 Any N M0 T4: The cancer has grown beyond the thyroid gland and into nearby tissue such as your voice box or windpipe. It also may have grown toward your spine or large blood vessels nearby. Any N: The cancer may or may not have spread to nearby lymph nodes. M0: The cancer has not spread to distant parts of your body. IVC Any T Any N M1 Any T: The cancer can be any size. Any N: The cancer may or may not have spread to nearby lymph nodes. M1: The cancer has spread into distant body parts such as your bones or internal organs. Takeaway Thyroid cancer is broken into stages depending on how far the cancer has progressed. The AJCC's TNM staging for papillary or follicular thyroid cancer also considers your age. Cancers in early stages are considered easier to treat and have a better outlook. Due to the aggressive nature of anaplastic thyroid cancer, it's always considered stage IV. Knowing what stage of cancer you're in helps doctors understand how to best manage your cancer. It can also give you an idea of your chances of survival. Survival statistics are often based on old data, so your chances of survival might be better than statistics suggest.
GMA Network
09-06-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
78% of Pinoys want VP Sara Duterte to face impeachment trial —OCTA survey
Majority of Filipinos believe Vice President Sara Duterte should face a Senate trial or impeachment court, according to survey results released Monday. Based on OCTA Research's Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey, 78% of Pinoys want Duterte to face a Senate trial or impeachment court to respond to the charges and formally clear her name. Only 13% disagreed while 9% said they did not know the answer or have no answer. 'These findings reflect strong public support for accountability and due process in addressing the allegations against the Vice President,' OCTA said. The non-commissioned survey was conducted from April 20 to 24 through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 male and female respondents aged 18 and above. According to OCTA, the survey has a margin of error of ±3 % at a 95% confidence level. "Subnational estimates for the geographic areas covered in the survey have the following margins of error at a 95% confidence level: ±6% for Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao," OCTA said. The House impeached Duterte on February 5, with over 200 lawmakers endorsing the complaint. On the same day, the Articles of Impeachment were transmitted to the Senate but the upper chamber adjourned without addressing the case. On February 25, Senate President Francis 'Chiz' Escudero said the processes related to Duterte's impeachment trial would start on June 2. However, Escudero on May 29 said the presentation of the Articles of Impeachment before the Senate was moved to June 11 to prioritize the passage of the items in the administration's legislative agenda before the end of 19th Congress. Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa recently said that he and other senators are working on their drafts of a Senate resolution seeking to dismiss the impeachment case against Duterte. Duterte was accused of betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the Constitution, graft and corruption, and other high crimes. The Vice President has denied the allegations. —KG, GMA Integrated News
