Monday, January 30, 2012

30 JAN 2012, MON: Bus & Health

Business


Vista Land to launch P32B worth of projects in 2012

ABS CBN News - 
By Miguel R. Camus, BusinessMirror MANILA, Philippines - Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., the Philippines' largest horizontal residential developer, is launching more projects this year on expectations that housing demand in the country will remain robust ...

Shares, euro guarded over likely Greek debt deal

Reuters - 
By Chikako Mogi | TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares inched lower and the euro eased from its highest in more than six weeks Monday, as markets cautiously tuned in to a likely debt swap deal for Greece that is crucial to avoiding a messy default and eyed ...

Review On 'Oil Books' Underway

Manila Bulletin - 
By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT MANILA, Philippines - The terms of reference (TOR) for the review of the oil companies' books will finally be given shape by the selected members of the Independent Review Committee.

Price Control On Oil Pushed

Manila Bulletin - 
By HANNAH L. TORREGOZA MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV Sunday called on fellow lawmakers to immediately pass a bill that would put a cap on the annual profits of oil firms, imposes windfall tax on their earnings, and controls prices of ...

Environmentalists want Mining Act scrapped

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
DAVAO CITY -- Participants of a two-day mining forum that ended here on Friday want the government to scrap the 1995 Mining Act and replace it with a law that will not only protect the environment but will also provide local governments with a bigger ...

Inflation eases in Jan.

Malaya - 
BY JIMMY C. CALAPATI THE Bangko Sentral sees inflation slowing down in January to settle between 3.6 and 4.5 percent based on 2006 prices.

SWS: While poverty ratio drops, hunger rate goes up

GMA News - 
While the poverty ratio in the Philippines dropped at the end of 2011, the hunger rate during the same period went up slightly, pollster Social Weather Stations (SWS) said.

Local auto industry eyes full recovery

ABS CBN News - 
By Ma. Elisa P. Osorio, The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines - The local auto industry is looking at a full recovery this year after slowing down in 2011, with sales seen to grow 8.74 percent this year.

San Marino Eyes Bigger Share

Manila Bulletin - 
By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT MANILA, Philippines - Foodsphere Inc., the manufacturer of San Marino Corned Tuna, launched last week a new tri-media campaign in a bid to increase its market share of the growing canned tuna market, according to company ...

San Miguel, Vista Land & Lifescapes: Philippine Stocks Preview

Bloomberg - 
Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in Philippine (PASHR) trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are as of the previous close, unless stated otherwise.

Solon questions plan to shut down 10 embassies

Journal Online - 
A MINDANAO lawyer yesterday questioned the plan to shut down at least 10 Philippine embassies and consulates due to alleged budgetary constraints, noting that all funding for these diplomatic posts are all presumed to have been included under the 2012 ...

RBS chief Stephen Hester caves in to pressure over fatcat bonus

Mirror.co.uk - 
By Mirror.co.uk 30/01/2012 Banker Stephen Hester bowed to intense pressure last night and WILL hand back his £1m bonus from bailed-out bank RBS.

PruLife Launches New Investment Product

Manila Bulletin - 
By CHINO S. LEYCO MANILA, Philippines - Aimed at providing more investment opportunities for Filipinos, British life insurer Pru Life UK has launched a product that will allow consumers to piggyback on offshore funds from Asian economies.

Addressing challenges of Urban Development

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines is among the world's fastest urbanizing countries, and its cities are facing congestion and difficulties in the delivery of basic services.

Belle steps up property development

Malaya - 
BY ALBERT CASTRO Belle Corp. said it would be active in its property development this year following its focus on its casino investment last year.

DBM clears paperwork to speed up spending

Inquirer.net - 
The Department of Budget and Management will phase out documentary requirements for the release of funds to help speed up spending and implementation of programs and projects.
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DBM to withhold fund releases for incomplete forms
DBM ultimatum to agencies

P449-M Windfall For LGUs Seen

Manila Bulletin - 
By BEN ROSARIO MANILA, Philippines - Tax expert and former Negros Oriental Rep. Herminio G. Teves Sunday predicted a P449 million windfall for the country's local government units if the national government will abide by the provisions of the Local ...

Ayala power unit moves to hike capital

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
THE POWER unit of Ayala Corp. has moved closer to getting regulators' approval for a planned capital stock hike, with a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) division granting its endorsement.

Not even vendors would escape BIR tax dragnet

Business Mirror - 
Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares said the BIR will soon go after public-market vendors and other establishments to make sure they issue receipts of all the sales they make.

Health


San Marino Eyes Bigger Share

Manila Bulletin - 
By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT MANILA, Philippines - Foodsphere Inc., the manufacturer of San Marino Corned Tuna, launched last week a new tri-media campaign in a bid to increase its market share of the growing canned tuna market, according to company ...

Bill seeking tax breaks for doctors filed

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
A BILL has been filed at the House of Representatives seeking to provide tax incentives to private doctors and hospitals who render free medical services.

Zamboanga Health Alliance formed

Sun.Star - 
THE Department of Health (DOH) partners with other agencies and group to form Zamboanga Health Alliance. Together with DOH are the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), 14 local government units (LGUs) and Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) ...

PhilHealth extends insurance to over 5 million poor families

Philippine Star - 
By Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star) Updated January 30, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Health Insurance Corp.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Correctional Officers

Corrections.com - 
By Kevin E. Bedore , Canadian Federal Correctional Officer Evil has a special poison that disseminates onto all of us. It is called PTSD….

San Francisco International opens new yoga room for passengers

WVLA-TV - 
NBC NATIONAL NEWS - The San Francisco International Airport has opened a "Zen Room" for travelers who want to do a little yoga before catching a flight out of town.

Miracle gene machine lightens Davos gloom

Times LIVE - 
It was the talk of Davos, grabbing the imagination of a forum otherwise shrouded in gloom: a miracle machine that cracks the code of life within hours and could revolutionise healthcare.

Eating white corn reduces risk of diabetes

Sun.Star - 
A DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) official said eating cooked white corn grits is one way to avoid the risk of diabetes. DA Regional Corn coordinator Felizardo Salomes said white corn, when processed into grits, can be a good staple suited for diabetics ...

Tobacco laws await govt nod for implementation

Pakistan Daily Times - 
By Zeeshan Javaid ISLAMABAD: No satisfactory arrangements have been made by authorities to enforce the Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers Ordinance 2002 following devolution of the Health Ministry to the provinces.

Black tea may cut blood pressure

Business Recorder (blog) - 
People who enjoy drinking black tea throughout the day may get the added benefit of a slight reduction in their blood pressure, suggests a new Australian study.

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