PNM: Good afternoon everyone. Pam: Im Pamela Denise Butial Nash: Im Nash Ng Mikhail: and Im Mikhail Teneros.

PNM: Welcome to Newsline. Pam: Today is Tuesday, March 19 2013. UP Manila chancellor gets teary-eyed on Kristel suicide and claims that they are not that ruthless The UP Manila chancellor broke down in tears Monday while explaining that they had not been "ruthless" on the case of Kristel Tejada, a Behavioral Sciences student who committed suicide after reportedly being forced to go on leave because her family could not afford to pay tuition. UP Manila chancellor Manuel Agulto said at a press briefing that their compassion has been questioned a lot in the media and they have been portrayed as cold-hearted and ruthless. Agulto paused and got teary-eyed as he recalled his own years of financial hardship while studying at UP, where he eventually graduated with a degree in medicine. Agulto said that UP Manila did what it could and If only he knew the extent of her difficulties, he personally would have attended to her needs," Tejada, 16, committed suicide on March 15 allegedly due to financial difficulties that forced her to file a leave of absence this semester. Agulto added that they do not wish to give anyone a difficult time. They dream for them as they aspire for their future... They do not wish to pose obstacles in realizing their dreams,". In a memorandum, UP Manila implemented a forced leave of absence rule for students who are unable to enroll for any reason, such as poor health or financial difficulties. However, UP officials said Tejada filed her leave properly, indicating that she wanted to continue her studies next year. Nash: Meanwhile, Mikhail:Nothing beats the summer heat. Can you feel the intense heat brought by summer? I bet you do. For health news, DOH Warns Public on summer Diseases With the temperature starting to heat up, the Department of Health (DOH) yesterday warned the public against summer diseases. Health Assistant Secretary PaulynUbial said the most common illnesses of summer are sore eyes and heat stroke. -We can avoid sore eyes by constant hand washing. Ideally, wash your hands 20 times a day, especially before eating and after coming out of the comfort room, Ubial said.

She said through constant and proper hand washing, one could prevent contracting other diseases as well. The DOH also advises against touching the eyes and face with dirty hands, sharing of personal things like towels, eyeglasses, make-up, and reusing of handkerchief. - Dr. May Ann Sta.Lucia, regional Health Emergency Management Staff coordinator and Regional Blood Program Coordinator, said the DOH has mounted an extensive campaign to address summer health threats. Foremost among summer maladies is heat stroke, which is caused by dehydration and usually characterized by warm/flushed skin, faintness and dizziness, among others. Heat stroke can be prevented by drinking plenty of water, limiting time spent outside and wearing widebrimmed hat/long-sleeved clothing. This condition is considered to be a medical emergency and it is advised to bring the patient to the hospital after instituting emergency measures. Food poisoning, which is also rampant during the summer season, is caused by food left in the open and exposed to heat which hastens the growth of bacteria. Other causes are unhygienic practices, unsafe sources of drinking water and unsafe food handling. If a suspected case of food-borne illness arises, it is recommended that food evidence be preserved and to seek treatment as necessary. Pam: For the latest Celebrity news, here is Alex Domingiuano in Celebrity Focus Nash: From Traffic n Weather City, here is Nathaniel De Guzman reporting. Nathan: Early morning traffic at a portion of Epifaniodelos Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Guadalupe in Makati City was disrupted after a bus crashed on its side Wednesday morning. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority described the incident as a self-accident, adding it occurred before 7 a.m. at the southbound part of EDSA at Guadalupe. At least two lanes were occupied as of 6:45 a.m., it added on its Twitter account. A photo retweeted by the MMDA indicated the bus was from Nova Auto Transport. In an updated tweet, the MMDA said the bus was cleared from the area as of 7:09 a.m. On the other hand, a separate report on dzBB radio cited initial information indicating some of the bus' passengers may have suffered minor injuries. Investigators are looking into what caused the incident. Now for our Metro Manila Sunday Weather Forecast Summary: Sunday Morning Temperature: 26C Sunny with cloudy periods.Slight chance of a thunderstorm .A mix of sun and cloud during the Afternoon with a temperature of 32 C, with a slight chance of a thunderstorm. Sunday Evening, we have a mix of clear and cloudy skies, the wind will generally be light. Also with a slight chance of a thunderstorm.

News Weather from Weather City This is Nathaniel De Guzman signing off. Mikhail: Live from St. Peters Square, Vatican, Alwyn Lingatong will give us the latest news about Pope Francis first Angelus prayer. Alwyn. Alwyn: Yes. Pope Francis gives his first Angelus blessing Newly elected Pope Francis has given his first Angelus prayer to a crowd of more than 100,000 in Saint Peters Square. He is due to be officially inaugurated as pope on Tuesday. Pope Francis spoke from a window high above Saint Peter's Square on Sunday to give his first Angelus prayer and address. The prayer was the pope's second appearance before the general public since his election on March 13. "Thank you for your welcome, and for your prayers," he said. Pope Francis delivers first Angelus prayer He spoke of God's power to forgive and the meaning of mercy, sentiments he had preached earlier Sunday during his homily at the small Santa Anna Church inside the Vatican. ''To me, I say this humbly, the strongest message of the Lord is mercy," he said. "The Lord never gets tired of forgiving." As for his Inauguration on Tuesday, Rome time, Francis, formerly Jorge Mario Bergoglio, will be officially inaugurated as pope on Tuesday in Saint Peter's Square, an event that is expected to be attended by numerous world leaders. Francis is also due to visit his predecessor Benedict XVI on March 23 for the first time since his election. Last month, Benedict became the first pope to resign in 700 years, saying he no longer had the strength to lead the church. In the 2005 papal election, Bergoglio is believed to have been runner-up to Benedict. The Argentine former archbishop of Buenos Aires is known for his image as a simple man of the people. And thats the latest news here in Vatican, back to you Mikhail. Pam: And that is our todays news. Nash: Always on, always taking the lead, Mikhail: Newsline, at your service.