26 DEC 2011, MON: Bus & Health

Business

BSP Bats For CWT Clearance Manila Bulletin - ‎4 hours ago‎ By LEE C. CHIPONGIAN MANILA, Philippines - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has intensified efforts to resolve the 10 percent creditable withholding tax (CWT) issue with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) after matters pertaining to the BSP's ... RelatedBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas »Philippines » BSP shrugs off PH property price bubble concernsInquirer.net YIELD TRACKER: Yields down on BSP commentBusinessWorld Online Edition In Depth:Peso least volatile currency in Asia - BSPABS CBN News See all 10 sources »

Meralco eyes 2nd power plant Inquirer.net - ‎4 hours ago‎ Manila Electric Co., the country's biggest power distributor, has started preparations to put up its second 600-megawatt power facility, which may be fueled by either coal, natural gas or hydro resources. RelatedNatural gas » Natural gas holds favor with MeralcoBusinessWorld Online Edition Meralco Concludes Power Supply DealsManila Bulletin See all 15 sources »

BOC to use lower targets to assess performance Business Mirror - ‎9 hours ago‎ The Bureau of Customs will use a lower revenue target in assessing the performance of its collectors for 2011, an official of the agency said. RelatedManila » Customs cuts ports' collection targetsManila Bulletin Illegal firecrackers, meat seizedBusinessWorld Online Edition See all 6 sources »

Palace hails P-Noy high rating Journal Online - ‎Dec 23, 2011‎ MALACAÑANG hailed yesterday the two percentage points increase in the net satisfaction rating of President Benigno S. Aquino III's performance in the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. RelatedChristmas »Holiday greetings » 1 in 5 Pinoys wants cash this Christmas, survey results saySun.Star 3 of 5 Pinoys see happy ChristmasInquirer.net In Depth:P-Noy maintains 'very good' ratingPhilippine Star See all 11 sources »

Reward system in bureaucracy set Manila Bulletin - ‎Dec 24, 2011‎ By CHINO S. LEYCO MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said that the Aquino administration will launch a scheme to reward good agency performance and penalize those which do not meet targets. RelatedPhilippines » PNP pensioners to get hikePhilippine Star Retired cops get Xmas giftJournal Online See all 4 sources »

NEDA stands firm on '11 growth target for Philippines Inquirer.net - ‎4 hours ago‎ The Philippine economy may “comfortably” grow at least 4 percent in 2011 and more than 5 percent in 2012, according to a top official of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). RelatedPhilippines » Pump-Priming the Nat'l EconomyManila Bulletin Economy to grow 5%Malaya

NG Debt Payments Reach P33.4B Manila Bulletin - ‎4 hours ago‎ MANILA, Philippines - The government debt payments reached P33.452 billion in November, higher by 24 percent compared with P26.946 billion in the same month last year, data from the Bureau of Treasury showed. Debt servicing increases in NovemberBusinessWorld Online Edition

EDITORIAL - Job market glut Philippine Star - ‎7 hours ago‎ The number of the unemployed currently stands at 230000, and the number is expected to rise in the coming year. The alert was issued by the Professional Regulation Commission, and it refers to the growing ranks of unemployed nurses. Gov't, PRC seek upgrade of welfare of unemployed Filipino nursesManila Bulletin Related:PRC »Unemployment »Philippines »

Higher Revenues, But Lower Profits Manila Bulletin - ‎4 hours ago‎ By JAMES A. LOYOLA MANILA, Philippines - Companies listed at the Philippine Stock Exchange registered higher revenues for the first nine months of the year but reported lower profits for the same period, data analysis revealed. RelatedNet profit » Listed firms' net profit down 10% in 9 monthsInquirer.net Profits of listed firms dip 10% in 9 monthsBusiness Mirror

AFP

PHL to review alcohol taxes after WTO ruling GMA News - ‎Dec 22, 2011‎ The Philippines will review taxes on foreign alcohol products following a World Trade Organization decision that the current system was discriminatory and the trade minister said the government will look at how to assist affected local distillers. RelatedWorld Trade Organization »Global trade » Philippines to review alcohol taxes after WTO rulingReuters Country loses appeal vs WTO rulingBusinessWorld Online Edition In Depth:Resisting trade protectionism WTO's top priorityMalaysia Star See all 43 sources »

Pepsi lights online buzz for lighting project Business Mirror - ‎10 hours ago‎ Pepsi Philippines has teamed up with My Shelter Foundation in a campaign that seeks funding from a global audience to bring the gift of light to low-income communities in the country. Pepsi, MyShelter give the 'Gift of Light'Philippine Star Related:Pepsi »Philippines »Incandescent light bulb »

Blip case Inquirer.net - ‎5 hours ago‎ Now it is the turn of the real estate developer of Camp John Hay in Baguio City to threaten the government with lawsuits over the project. RelatedJohn Hay » Camp John Hay developer plans to suspend BCDA rental paymentBusiness Mirror Gov't told: Make good on Camp John Hay dealManila Standard Today

Gov't to bid 16 PPP projects in 2012 Inquirer.net - ‎5 hours ago‎ The PPP Center says 16 projects are undergoing pre-investment studies prior to their being bid out in 2012. The government's public-private partnership (PPP) program will gain momentum in 2012 with 16 projects expected to be bid out. RelatedRonaldo F. Corpus » Gov't to bid out 16 PPPsMalaya 16 PPPs may be bid out in 2012Business Mirror

Bacolod Cares raises P1.4M for Sendong victims Sun.Star - ‎Dec 24, 2011‎ By Carla N. Canet Bacolod City Councilor Em Ang said that the city governmentÕs Bacolod Cares project has raised P1.388 million which included the P1.2 million allocation from the cityÕs Disaster Risk Reduction Management fund. Bacoleños raise P1.3M for storm victimsVisayan Daily Star Related:Cagayan de Oro City »Thaddeus Sayson »Disaster risk reduction »

CBC.ca

Summary Box: Banks from 17 countries stash $453 billion with ECB Washington Post - ‎Dec 23, 2011‎ SAFE DEPOSITS: Banks from the 17 countries that use the euro stashed €347 billion ($453 billion) overnight with the European Central Bank on Thursday. RelatedEuropean Central Bank »Eurozone »Euro » Euro weakens as French economy signals slowing European growthFinancial Post European Banks Facing Funding Squeeze Devour Record ECB Emergency FundingBloomberg Opinion:Easy cash eases EU crunchTheChronicleHerald.ca In Depth:Euro Zone Banks Face Political Pressure After ECB TenderWall Street Journal See all 2,017 sources »

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Boston.com

Brent Oil ETF Crushes WTI In 2011 Seeking Alpha - ‎Dec 23, 2011‎ An exchange traded fund that tracks Brent crude futures is up nearly 20% this year while the WTI version is in negative territory with the outperformance driven by Middle East tensions. RelatedPrice of petroleum »Iran »Brent Crude » Oil prices uncertain in 2012Channel News Asia Crude palm oil rises 0.85% on spot demand, overseas cuesBusiness Standard Highly Cited:Oil Trades Near Six-Week Low in New York as Hopes for Europe Solution FadeBloomberg In Depth:Oil Rises a Fourth Day as Jobless Claims Drop, Indicators GainBusinessWeek See all 965 sources »

Skills from diverse career path can be an advantage Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - ‎8 hours ago‎ Chan Gailey challenged his Bills this week to play like pros, and they responded with a 40-14 whipping of Tim Tebow and Denver. Bills report card | Season results | Blog replay- 9:22 am Learn who your representatives are with district maps and pages ... RelatedEastman Kodak » As Kodak struggles, Eastman Chemical thrivesABS CBN News Eastman Chemical: Another Legacy of George EastmanGuruFocus.com

P/$ rate stands at P43.47/$1 Manila Bulletin - ‎4 hours ago‎ MANILA, Philippines - The peso exchange rate stands at P43.47 to the US dollar, the closing rate last Friday at the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp.

Unexpected consequences Business Mirror - ‎9 hours ago‎ NORTH Korea has warned South Korea of, and I quote, “unexpected consequences” if it lights up a big steel Christmas tree near their tense border. The Annals of Christmas DiplomacyThe Atlantic Related:North Korea »Christmas tree »South Korea »

Portfolio.com

Reversal of fortune Baltimore Sun - ‎3 hours ago‎ SINGAPORE (Reuters) - While the threat of credit rating downgrades hangs over Europe, a few big emerging market economies are on the upswing. Power woes peril Indon surgeManila Bulletin See all 16 sources » Related:Indonesia »1997 Asian Financial Crisis »Credit rating »

Health

The Guardian

UAE ministry warns against using PIP's breast implants Khaleej Times - ‎3 hours ago‎ DUBAI - The Ministry of Health has warned against using breast implants made of silicon and produced by Poly Prothese PIP, a French manufacturing company. RelatedBreast implants »Contraceptive implant »PIP » French Breast implant chief wanted by InterpolHindustan Times Official warns against French breast implantsgulfnews.com Opinion:Exposed: the terrible price to pay for low self-esteemBelfast Telegraph In Depth:Pressure mounts on breast implants firmAFP See all 2,032 sources »

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Filipino-Americans gather for traditional, nine-day pre-Christmas ritual San Jose Mercury News - ‎Dec 23, 2011‎ By Patrick Brown LIVERMORE -- Something is making about 100 people get out of bed and walk into the frigid pre-dawn air to church every morning. RelatedChristmas » Filipino-Americans Celebrate With Traditional LanternsCalifornia Report Filipinos celebrate “Simbang Gabi” in preparation for ChristmasOdessa American

Have Stress-Free, Healthy Celebrations Manila Bulletin - ‎7 hours ago‎ MANILA, Philippines - At this time of year, when Filipinos welcome the New Year, they are urged to watch their health during the holidays to avoid getting non-communicable diseases (NCDs) or lifestyle-related illnesses.

Leukemia patients at greatest risk of listeriosis Manila Bulletin - ‎18 hours ago‎ NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with certain conditions, including leukemia, other cancers and pregnancy, are at the greatest risk of getting sick from the food-borne bacterium Listeria, French researchers report in a new study.

New Bay Area kids meal laws result in healthier menus and toys for a dime San Francisco Chronicle (blog) - ‎Dec 24, 2011‎ By Saman Ghani Khan, Peninsula Press An excerpt from this article is below. Read the full story on the Peninsula Press. To comply with San Francisco law, McDonald's charges 10 cents for a toy, with the money going to charity. McDonald's works to mainstream sustainabilitySamar News.com Related:McDonald's »Happy Meal »Saman Ghani Khan »

ABC News

Journal Retracts Paper Linking Mouse Virus to CFS ABC News - ‎Dec 23, 2011‎ By JOHN GEVER The first scientific paper that reported a strong association between a mouse retrovirus called XMRV and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has been formally retracted. RelatedChronic fatigue syndrome »XMRV »Viruses and viral diseases » Journal retracts faulty chronic fatigue studyUSA TODAY Journal retracts study on chronic fatigueBend Bulletin Highly Cited:Embattled chronic fatigue syndrome paper retractedChicago Tribune In Depth:Journal retracts paper on chronic fatigue syndromeLos Angeles Times See all 251 sources »

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Bladder sensitivity tied to frequent infections GMA News - ‎Dec 24, 2011‎ (Reuters Health) - Women who get recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be more likely to have an overly sensitive bladder, even at times when they don't have an infection, a new study suggests. See all 8 sources »