Monday, December 19, 2011

19 DEC 2011, MON: Bus & Health

Business

Purisima upbeat on planned 2012 global bond offer

BusinessWorld Online Edition - ‎5 hours ago‎
INVESTOR DEMAND for the government's planned $1.5-billion global bond issuance will not be dampened by Indonesia's recent promotion to investment grade status, a Cabinet official last week said.
Standard & Poor's »Credit rating »
Indonesia's upgrade won't affect borrowings
Another credit rating upgrade in the offing
New upgrade on credit rating, banking sector in Philippines buoys hope for ...
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More families of OFWs set aside remittances for savings

BusinessWorld Online Edition - ‎6 hours ago‎
THE NUMBER of families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that deposited remittances rose in the fourth quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported last week.
Overseas Filipino »
More households investing part of remittances
OFW households increase savings, cut investments

South Cotabato tribal leaders ask govt to allow Tampakan project

Business Mirror - ‎11 hours ago‎
INVOKING the right to benefit from development, tribal leaders in South Cotabato reiterated their call to the national government to allow the proposed gold-copper mining project to operate in the town of Tampakan.
Tampakan, South Cotabato »
Villages with illegal mining ops ordered to intensify monitoring
Tribes support mining

Calumpit Bridge closed to vehicular traffic

Business Mirror - ‎11 hours ago‎
CITY OF MALOLOS—The Calumpit Bridge along MacArthur Highway in barangay Gatbuca in Calumpit town was declared unstable by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and was closed down to all kinds of vehicles on Friday.
Calumpit, Bulacan »
66-year-old bridge shut down; traffic mess expected
Old Calumpit bridge closed to all traffic to safeguard motorists

City government employees get P25,000 Christmas bonus

Zamboanga Today Online - ‎20 hours ago‎
Employees of the City Government of Zamboanga has already started receiving their P25,000 Christmas bonus or Productivity Enhancement Incentive.
Christmas »
P29M for Tacloban bonuses
City workers get P25,000 Christmas bonus

Tax bills pushed by Finance

BusinessWorld Online Edition - ‎5 hours ago‎
THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT wants Congress to approve two crucial tax measures by the middle of next year given the need to boost government revenues.
NG's Economic Bills Nearing Passage
Cesar V. Purisima »Philippines »Davao City »

Alcala: Philippines to export rice in four years

Inquirer.net - ‎Dec 16, 2011‎
By Kristine L. Alave The Philippines, the world's top rice importer in 2010, will become a rice exporter in a span of four years.
Philippines »
PH peasant group slammed US- EU "Pledge Against Protectionism"
Philippines may export rice
See all 5 sources »

PSE set to extend trade hours

Inquirer.net - ‎4 hours ago‎
The Board of the Philippine Stock Exchange last week affirmed a plan to further extend trading hours until 3:30 pm starting Jan. 2 next year, as it aims to align the local bourse with regional markets.
Bourse »
BoI-registered firms urged to go public
New PSE home breaks ground at BGC in Q1

Rural electrification program gets P1.3B

Inquirer.net - ‎6 hours ago‎
The Department of Energy (DoE) is confident it will be able to provide access to electricity to 1420 more sitios, or small enclaves that form part of a barangay (village), before the end of this year with the recent disbursement of P1.3 billion for ...
Rural electrification »
DoE to disburse P1.3B for rural electrification
DOE to complete P1.3-B rural electrification by year-end

Relocate dwellers around Naia, NHA urged

Business Mirror - ‎11 hours ago‎
A LEGISLATOR has urged the National Housing Authority (NHA) to provide preferential resettlement to the squatters around the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia), in accordance with the government's policy to give the highest priority to the ...
NHA urged to relocate squatters living near NAIA
Ninoy Aquino International Airport »Emergency landing »Arnel Ty »

MVP to acquire stake in Indonesian TV network

Inquirer.net - ‎4 hours ago‎
Businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan is moving to secure a majority stake in a major television network in Southeast Asia's biggest economy, Indonesia.
Manuel V. Pangilinan »
MVP eyes Indon TV…
TV5 in talks for Indonesian investment

Gas, diesel prices lowered

Taipei Times - ‎6 hours ago‎
By Jason Tan / Staff Reporter Taiwan's two oil refiners yesterday said that they would lower the price for domestic gasoline and diesel after global crude oil prices fell last week in the wake of weaker demand from the US and Europe, resulting from ...
Price of petroleum »
Subsidised diesel dams furnace oil demand
Diesel price down by 40¢

DFA, Ayala ink PPP deal for mall consular office

Inquirer.net - ‎22 hours ago‎
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has entered into a public-private partnership (PPP) with Ayala Land for the hosting of a consular office in a new mall at Clark Field, Pampanga.
Ayala Corporation »
DFA, Ayala Land sign deal
Ayala-owned mall to host DFA passport office in Pampanga

Buy only labelled gifts, shoppers advised

Inquirer.net - ‎Dec 17, 2011‎
MANILA, Philippines—Environment Secretary Ramon Paje reminded shoppers not to buy toys and other gift items that were not properly labelled as they may contain toxic or other hazardous chemicals.
Philippines »
Do not buy improperly labeled products, DENR advises
Warning against lead-based Christmas products

PNB, Allied merger via share-for-share exchange

Malaya - ‎5 hours ago‎
BY JENNIFER AMBANTA THE Philippine National Bank and Allied Bank announced that their merger, stalled for three years now, had taken a new twist with their respective boards of directors passing resolutions approving amendment of the plan.
PNB, Allied Bank boards okay merger plan
Mergers and acquisitions »Lucio Tan »Board of directors »

EDC-DENR arboretum to rise in Negros Oriental

Business Mirror - ‎11 hours ago‎
AN arboretum that will feature a collection of rare and endangered tree species to generate wider public awareness on the urgency of preserving these indigenous trees that are facing imminent extinction will be set up by the Energy Development Corp.
Negros Oriental to host arboretum
EDC »Endangered species »Negros Oriental »

Filipino fishers ready charges against " pro-fish ban" officials

allvoices - ‎19 hours ago‎
By GerryAlbert By Maria Leonora Teresa Azcarraga and Gerry Albert Corpuz MANILA, Philippines- The national leadership of the activist fisherfolk alliance Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) on Saturday announced they ...
United States Fish and Wildlife Service »
No memo for fish imports
BFAR fish import plan flawed

Gov't urged to 'get real' on GDP targets

Inquirer.net - ‎4 hours ago‎
Some economists have questioned the National Economic and Development Authority's (NEDA) forecast that the Philippines has a “good chance” of meeting its 4.5 to 5.5 percent economic growth target for 2011 and its 5 to 6 percent aim for 2012.
Government optimistic to meet growth goals
Consumer confidence »The National »

Euro relief is temporary

gulfnews.com - ‎Dec 17, 2011‎
By Boris Schlossberg, Special to Gulf News After a very tumultuous week the euro/dollar has finally found some support at the 1.3000 level as credit spreads in the Eurozone started to narrow.
Eurozone »Debt crisis »European Union »
Global stocks mixed, euro flat on downgrade fears
Spanish, Italian Notes Gain as ECB Stokes Demand; Bunds Advance
Why the euro zone crisis still has legs
Investment Pros Look for Rebound in 2012
See all 2,332 sources »


Health

36 more cities to benefit from Pantawid program

Sun.Star - ‎4 hours ago‎
By Rebelander S. Basilan AS part of the program's nationwide expansion, 36 more cities and towns in Central Visayas, including 17 in Cebu Province, will benefit from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, the Department of Social Welfare and ...
Bohol »
31 Bohol towns are now enrolled under the Pantawid program
4Ps reach 2.3 M beneficiaries

Ochoa undergoes gall bladder surgery

Philippine Star - ‎6 hours ago‎
By Aie Balagtas See (The Philippine Star) Updated December 19, 2011 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa underwent gall bladder surgery at the St. Luke's Medical Center in Taguig City yesterday morning.
Executive Secretary Ochoa undergoes surgery
Gallbladder »Philippines »Manila »

Possible interruption of free treatment for HIV/AIDS patients feared

Philippine Star - ‎Dec 16, 2011‎
By Sheila Crisostomo (The Philippine Star) Updated December 17, 2011 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - The Network to Stop AIDS in the Philippines (NSAP) expressed concern over the possible interruption of free treatment for HIV/AIDS patients after the ...
HIV »
HIV Patients Commonly Suffer From Headaches
Chronic Hep B Doubles Risk of AIDS Illnesses and Death in People Living With HIV
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Study says 54% of smokers will quit if prices are doubled

Manila Standard Today - ‎17 hours ago‎
IF the price of a stick of cigarette is increased to P10 each from the current P5, it would either stop or decrease smoking among smokers interviewed during the survey conducted by the University of the Philippines Communication Research Society.
Smokers who flout rules must be punished
Cigarette »

Drug Users With HIV at Much Higher Overdose Risk

U.S. News & World Report - ‎Dec 16, 2011‎
FRIDAY, Dec. 16 (HealthDay News) -- HIV-infected drug users are 74 percent more likely to have an overdose than those without HIV, a new evidence review finds.
HIV »
Study: HIV infection raises risk of drug overdose
Break the silence
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Targeted Radiation for Breast Cancer May Be Overused: Study

Tempo - ‎9 hours ago‎
The number of women with breast cancer who receive targeted radiation to the breast after a lumpectomy has jumped dramatically over the last decade.
COMMENTARY: CT Scans the Biggest Cause of Breast Cancer -- Institute of Medicine
Breast cancer »Radiation »The National »

Asthma drugs in pregnancy may raise risk for kids

USA Today - ‎6 hours ago‎
By HealthDay Infants born to mothers who use inhaled glucocorticoids -- a class of steroids -- to treat asthma during pregnancy may be at risk for endocrine and metabolic disorders, a new study indicates.
Pregnancy »
Asthma inhalers and birth defects confirmed
Asthma drug may affect fetuses
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Big Corn, Big Sugar in bitter US row on sweetener

The Sun Daily - ‎Dec 17, 2011‎
WASHINGTON (Dec 17, 2011) - Big Corn and Big Sugar are locked in a legal and public relations fight in the US over a plan to change the name of a corn-based sweetener that has gotten a bad name.
Glucose »
To Your Health: Holiday sugar — Keep it short and sweet!
'Corn sugar'? OK, but not too much
See all 6 sources »

Cholera Awareness Campaign Begins in Mogadishu

Voice of America - ‎Dec 16, 2011‎
December 16, 2011 Cholera Awareness Campaign Begins in Mogadishu Lisa Schlein | Geneva A campaign to stamp out cholera is being launched on Friday in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Somalia »
Somalia launches cholera campaign
Health crisis looming in Somalia
See all 4 sources »

Hong Kong school closed in bird flu scare

Straits Times - ‎Dec 15, 2011‎
HONG KONG (AFP) - A Hong Kong school was closed on Friday after a dead bird found in the southern Chinese city was tested positive for the deadly H5 strain of the bird flu virus, health officials said.
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Gates, Canadian NGO offer $32 mn for research

AFP - ‎Dec 16, 2011‎
MONTREAL - The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and a Canadian NGO on Friday announced $32 million to fund research for the discovery and development of affordable tools for rapidly diagnosing diseases in developing nations.
See all 4 sources »

Married gay men happier, healthier than single gay men: study

680 News - ‎45 minutes ago‎
Numerous studies have previously found that married men and women live longer and are healthier overall than their single counterparts.
California gay marriage »GLBT »Homosexuality »
Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Makes Gay Men Healthier
Gay Married Men Enjoy Better Health Than Single Gay Men
Legalization of same-sex marriage may make gay men healthier: study
Gay marriage won't lead to weakened America
Is it a sin to promote gay rights abroad?
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