Sunday, December 11, 2011

11 DEC 2011, SUN: Bus & Health

Business


BSP to issue Rizal coin

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) will release a one-piso coin celebrating national hero Jose Rizal's 150th birth anniversary.

Luzon dams overflow due to heavy rains

Philippine Star - 
MANILA, Philippines - Water were released from three dams in Isabela and Bulacan provinces as a large part of Luzon was hit by heavy rains yesterday.

DOLE launches SAGIP-Tamban program for workers in Zambo's sardines industry

Minda News - 
By Mindanews | Sunday| December 11, 2011 | Filed under: Top Stories ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/10 Dec) - The estimated 30000 workers affected by the three-month closed season for commercial fishing in the region will have an alternative means of ...

AAI raising capital to P15B

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Active Alliance Inc. (AAI) is raising its authorized capital to P15 billion from P120 million after businessman Enrique Razon Jr.

Makati gov't extends tax amnesty period for West Tower residents

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - The Makati City government has extended the amnesty period for the payment of business and realty taxes for affected residents of West Tower Condominium in Barangay Bangkal, pending the full restoration of ...

Globe secures P5B loan anew to fund network expansion

Inquirer.net - 
Listed firm Globe Telecom is once again tapping funds from a local bank, taking advantage of low interest rates, to fund the expansion of its nationwide mobile network.

Star Business

Visayan Daily Star - 
MANILA - The Department of Finance is amenable to Congress' proposal to remove the country's common carrier's tax if lawmakers can ensure that the estimated P1.6 billion revenue loss from the measure would be countered.

Biz groups: Withdraw BIR income circular

Visayan Daily Star - 
Six major business organizations have backed moves of the House Committee on Ways and Means calling for the withdrawal of the controversial Bureau of Internal Revenue's Memorandum Circular 40-2011, a press release from Congress said.

GMA Network names Yalong new Executive Vice President

Vox Bikol - 
GMA Network, Inc. has appointed Felipe S. Yalong as the Company's new Executive Vice President effective December 1, 2011. The new GMA EVP will remain the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Group Head of its Corporate Services Group.

Philippines deemed better-positioned than others to face global risks

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
THE GLOBAL economy faces continued risks -- particularly from a mild recession in Europe and slowing growth in China -- but the Philippines and some other countries should be able to better weather these pressures with support from strong domestic ...

Arab Spring dents FDIs in region

Saudi Gazette - 
JEDDAH - Heightened global risk perceptions in the aftermath of the financial crisis, fueled by sovereign credit risk in the developed world and political crises in the Middle East and North Africa, have increased investors' concerns, according to a ...

Coco water and coffee - 2 sunshine industries

Philippine Star - 
As I write this, I'm enjoying an early rest to prepare for the Bangkok Motor Show tomorrow, thanks to my host Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. distributors of Subaru vehicles in the country through the courtesy of Mr.

Mitsui, 4 partners form biggest pool of 50 oil tankers

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd., owner of the world's largest shipping fleet, and four partners will form the top global pool of the biggest crude-oil tankers by jointly operating 50 of the vessels.

Pearl, PNOC Abandon Ragay Gulf

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - As it stopped short of stating that the petroleum block is not viable for commercial development, Pearl Oil Ragay Ltd.

IMF Downgrades Bulgaria's 2011, 2012 Growth Forecast

Novinite.com - 
Bulgarian Finance Minister Simeon Djankov (left) is pictured here with IMF mission head Catriona Purfield at the conclusion of the IMF mission to Buglaria on May 20.

Germany's finance minister wins prize for European unity

Deutsche Welle - 
German Finance Minister, Wolfgang Schäuble had been awarded one of Europe's highest honors for his work towards stabilizing the euro.

Noyer Calls Moody's Analysis of French Banks 'Totally Erroneous'

BusinessWeek - 
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Bank of France Governor Christian Noyer said that the decision today by Moody's Investors Service to downgrade French banks was “totally erroneous.


Health


Third Sunday of Advent: 'Rejoice in the Lord always'

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - The Third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete, in Latin, means “to rejoice.” The name for today's celebration was taken from the Entrance Antiphon, in both the Traditional Latin Mass and the Novus Ordo, ...

US cannot afford to scale back AIDS fight

DesMoinesRegister.com - 
Considering that almost 1800 Iowans live with HIV/AIDS, the Register's Dec. 1 editorial, “US Needs to Lead World's AIDS Fight,” is right on the mark.

Head to toe

Nigerian Tribune - 
THESE two are inevitable and influence all aspects of health and appearance and can never be over emphasised. A well-balanced diet and healthy lifestyle will improve not only your eyelashes but also your hair, skin and nails.

Eating and drinking too much can cause 'Holiday Heart Syndrome'

WTOP - 
WTOP's Debra Feinstein speaks with cardiologist Dr. Warren Levy, Chief Medical Director of Virginia Heart. WASHINGTON -- Stress, and extra food and drink can lead to a potentially dangerous condition called "holiday heart syndrome.

How to avoid heart attacks this Christmas

Inquirer.net - 
Avoid the Christmas rush, prepare more salads and fruits for noche buena and resist the temptation of returning to the buffet table for seconds.

Nuke power still on govt agenda–PNRI

Business Mirror - 
AS neighboring countries push through with the use of nuclear technology as energy source, the Philippines remains on the “mulling” stage while the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) is now becoming a tourist spot.

Soda-soap mix as contraceptives? Experts are alarmed

Inquirer.net - 
BAGUIO CITY—Young Filipinos have been resorting to a concoction of detergent or bath soap plus cola drink, which they consume after engaging in premarital sex because they believe that the mixture can prevent the transmission of sexually-transmitted ...

Hotel tenant groups at odds

Sun.Star - 
THE renovation of the Bayanihan Hotel in Baguio City divided tenants of the building into two, the followers and those who aren't.

British Study Suggests Mammograms Do More Harm Than Good

U.S. News & World Report - 
THURSDAY, Nov. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Women aged 40 and older who follow recommendations to have annual mammograms may do themselves more harm than good, British researchers report.

Short Course: 'Child abuse changes the brain'

Indian Express - 
Children exposed to family violence show the same pattern of activity in their brains as soldiers exposed to combat, scientists have said .

Local community health teams to give better health services

Philippine Information Agency - 
BAGUIO CITY, Dec. 10(PIA)-- The Department of Health - Center for Health Department launched the Community Health Teams (CHTs) in the Cordillera region recently.

Meningitis epidemic in Brazil's Bahia state kills 109

AFP - 
RIO DE JANEIRO - A meningitis epidemic has killed 109 people in the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia since the start of the year, according to a report released by local authorities Friday.

Treatment for Blood Disease Is Gene Therapy Landmark

New York Times - 
Medical researchers in Britain have successfully treated six patients suffering from the blood-clotting disease known as hemophilia B by injecting them with the correct form of a defective gene, a landmark achievement in the troubled ...

Qatar University launches month-long campaign to celebrate World AIDS Day

AME Info - 
Qatar University (QU) observed World AIDS Day with the launch of a month-long campaign which will address stigma and discrimination against AIDS patients, especially in health care facilities, as put forward by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The scent of a man? It could be an STD, say scientists

Daily Mail - 
By Daily Mail Reporter Women wondering whether or not to take the next step with a new man in their life should heed the advice of Russian scientists - and take a deep whiff.

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