05 MAR 2012, MON: Bus & Health

Business

Filipinos told to bear high prices of fuel gulfnews.com - ‎5 hours ago‎ By Gilbert P. Felongco, Correspondent Manila: The Philippine government yesterday admitted its inability to address the rising cost of fuel and commodities, as left-wing groups rail against the excuses given by the presidential palace. RelatedAbigail Valte » Gov't to auction idle mining assetsInquirer.net EO on mining to take timePhilippine Star See all 8 sources »

Noy OKs speedy linkage of mass transport system Philippine Star - ‎8 hours ago‎ By Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star) Updated March 05, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. RelatedPublic transport » Integrated transport system upBusiness Mirror Creation of integrated mass transport network orderedSun.Star See all 4 sources »

BBC News

Palace: Separating Pagcor roles needs further study Philippine Star - ‎8 hours ago‎ By Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star) Updated March 05, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang hinted yesterday that amending the charter of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. RelatedPhilippines » More studies needed on PAGCOR functionsBusinessWorld Online Edition PAGCOR sans casinos bears study - PalaceJournal Online See all 6 sources »

Recent BSP policy rate cut deemed too small Inquirer.net - ‎5 hours ago‎ The “superficial” 25-basis-point interest rate cut sanctioned by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas last week may spoil the Philippines' chance of getting an immediate sovereign ratings upgrade and boosting growth this year, economists from Bank of the ... RelatedBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas »Philippines » P/$ rate stands at P42.685/$1Manila Bulletin Analysts expect lower Feb. inflationBusinessWorld Online Edition In Depth:Senate to review bank secrecy lawsPhilippine Star See all 37 sources »

FIS

Sardines biting again off Mindanao Inquirer.net - ‎4 hours ago‎ By Kristine L. Alave Commercial fishing boats have again been allowed to harvest sardines in the waters of southwestern Mindanao after the government lifted a three-month closed season on sardine fishing on Friday. RelatedSardines » BFAR lifts sardines fishing banTempo Sardine ban liftedFIS

Rival TV stations claim top ratings Inquirer.net - ‎6 hours ago‎ MANILA, Philippines—ABC-CBN of the Lopez family said more people across the nation continued to stay tuned to its station in February, citing the latest survey by Kantar Media. RelatedGMA » ABS-CBN, GMA Network claim top Feb. ratings spotBusinessWorld Online Edition 'Sarah G,' 'Deal or No Deal' score in ratingsABS CBN News See all 5 sources »

Philippine Headline News

DAILY 4-HOUR BROWNOUTS IN VIS-MIN ALARM BIZMAN, LAWMAKERS Philippine Headline News - ‎6 hours ago‎ MANILA, MARCH 5, 2012 (SUN STAR ONLINE) Several lawmakers and a businessman are concerned over the two to four-hour brownouts in some parts of Visayas and Mindanao, saying it might worsen especially with the coming summer season. RelatedMindanao » Visayas, Mindanao traders assured of gov't action vs brownoutsGMA News DOE moves to address power supply deficit in MindanaoABS CBN News

Our proposal is better than MPTC - SMC-Citra ABS CBN News - ‎1 hour ago‎ By Mary Ann Ll. Reyes, The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines - The construction of an elevated highway from Buendia to Balintawak as proposed by the San Miguel Corp. RelatedMetro Manila » SMC, Metro Pacific spar over elevated highway dealInquirer.net Toll Road To Solve EDSA GridlockManila Bulletin

Action On Government Cases Urged Manila Bulletin - ‎7 hours ago‎ By CHINO S. LEYCO MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Finance (DoF) has requested the court administrator to look into a number of cases involving the government pending before the lower courts and the Supreme Court. RelatedP. Marquez »Cesar V. Purisima » Finance prods SC to act on 29 casesInquirer.net (PR)Act on gov't cases, Judiciary urgedThe Online Zamboanga Times In Depth:Action urged on court casesBusinessWorld Online Edition

'Pawns' in the battle royale Philippine Star - ‎8 hours ago‎ MANILA, Philippines - The ongoing process to reform the excise tax particularly relating to cigarettes is turning out to be a battle royale. RelatedTobacco » Think tank, cigarette company square off on excise tax measureBusinessWorld Online Edition PMFTC claims consistencyMalaya

PSALM Cleans Up 'Doubtful' Accounts Manila Bulletin - ‎7 hours ago‎ MANILA, Philippines - The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) indicated that it has already taken steps to “clean up” its books of the “doubtful entries” cited by the Commission on Audit (COA) primarily on its 2010 ... RelatedPsalms » Purisima repeats plea on PSALMBusiness Mirror Purisima asks ERC to allow universal charge on powerManila Standard Today

AFP modernization program gets P2.37 billion from BCDA BusinessWorld Online Edition - ‎8 hours ago‎ THE BASES Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) turned over a total of P2.37 billion to the National Treasury in 2011 for the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) modernization and capability upgrade programs. RelatedArmed Forces of the Philippines » BCDA boosts AFP capability programSun.Star Military modernization on tract as funds pour inBusiness Mirror

Vista Land hikes spending budget for 2012 ABS CBN News - ‎57 minutes ago‎ By Miguel R. Camus, BusinessMirror MANILA, Philippines - Listed property developer Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. is increasing its 2012 expansion budget by as much as 45 percent amid optimism that demand for its main horizontal and high-rise ... Vista Land investing P15bManila Standard Today Related:Microsoft OS »Ricardo Tan »Manny Villar »

SSS earmarks P7-B for business and social loans Gold Star Daily World News - ‎8 hours ago‎ IN a bid to help boost employment and spur national economic growth, the Social Security System (SSS) has earmarked a total of P7-billion for lending to private enterprises seeking funds for business expansion and social development projects, ... RelatedEmilio de Quiros Jr. » SSS allocates P7b for expansionManila Standard Today P7-B SSS business loan fund meant for micro to large firmsGMA News See all 7 sources »

ADB plans to invest $100M in environment fund Inquirer.net - ‎5 hours ago‎ The Asian Development Bank is expected to invest about $100 million in a multinational fund that will be put up to boost investments in environment-related technologies and projects in developing countries like the Philippines. RelatedManila »Philippines » ADB mulling funding for PPP projectsBusinessWorld Online Edition ADB sees "fairly robust" growth for the Philippines, other Asian emerging ...Shanghai Daily (subscription) In Depth:ADB sees 'fairly robust' growth for Phl, other Asian emerging economies this yearPhilippine Star

EDC profit dipped in 2011 Inquirer.net - ‎5 hours ago‎ The country's biggest producer of geothermal energy, Energy Development Corp. (EDC), saw its net income dive in 2011 on a major write-off and foregone sales of its Bacon-Manito (Bacman) power plants in the Bicol region. RelatedEDC » EDC reports 86% net income drop on weaker steam salesBusinessWorld Online Edition EDC's net income decreases 86% to P615mManila Standard Today

Local arm of DB Schenker aims to post 10% growth BusinessWorld Online Edition - ‎10 hours ago‎ LOGISTICS FIRM Schenker Philippines, Inc. aims to post another 10% revenue growth this year on the back of strong import inflows and additional income from the expansion of storage facilities, an official said. Schenker hopes to expand revenuesBusiness Mirror Related:DB Schenker »Philippines »International trade »

Philippines may look forward to French aid Inquirer.net - ‎7 hours ago‎ MANILA, Philippines—The Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) is willing to extend at least 100 million euro in loans to the Philippines yearly, AFD country director Luc Le Cabellec told reporters. RelatedPhilippines » French body commits to fund dev't planBusinessWorld Online Edition France eyes €100-M loans to help PHL 'green' projectsBusiness Mirror

P-Noy sees economic take off as stocks hit record high Inquirer.net - ‎53 minutes ago‎ CALAPAN CITY—With local stocks hitting a new record high and finally closing above the psychological 5000-point level on Friday, President Benigno Aquino III sees this as an indication that the country is indeed poised for an economic takeoff. RelatedPhilippines » Stock MarketBusinessWorld Online Edition Stock market outlookBusiness Mirror See all 4 sources »

UK Investors Eyeing Tidal Energy Manila Bulletin - ‎19 hours ago‎ By MYRNA M. VELASCO MANILA, Philippines - Prospective investors from the United Kingdom have listed several sites which they deem as interesting prospects for tidal energy ventures. British experts see PHL's huge potentials in harnessing wind and ocean powerThe Online Zamboanga Times Related:Philippines »Electricity generation »Renewable energy »

Health

4 dead, 558 downed in typhoid outbreak in Cebu GMA News - ‎18 minutes ago‎ At least four people have died in a typhoid outbreak in a town in Cebu province, even as health authorities recommended the installation of water purifiers to stem the spread of the disease. RelatedTyphoid fever »Cebu » Steps focus on Tuburan water amid 'typhoid outbreak'Sun.Star Typhoid kills 3, downs 24 in TuburanInquirer.net Highly Cited:3 die from typhoid in CebuABS CBN News

DOH issues alert on heat stroke, summer diseases Philippine Star - ‎8 hours ago‎ By Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star) Updated March 05, 2012 12:00 AM 0 Children frolic in the cool waters of the Dapitan Complex public pool in Sampaloc, Manila. RelatedStroke » WATCH OUT for Summer Diseases, says DOHTempo DOH warns of heat stroke, other summer-related illnessesSun.Star

Dedicated volunteer for cancer patients Cebu Daily News - ‎58 minutes ago‎ Cancer may have caused trauma for Jhia Enad after three of her family members died of it. But along with the grief and trauma was Enad's realization and growing desire to help others who are fighting cancer. RelatedColorectal cancer » Public urged: Undergo early screening to prevent colorectal cancerSamar News.com March is Colorectal Awareness MonthSun.Star

Few rape cases filed, prosper ABS CBN News - ‎10 hours ago‎ By Adelle Chua, VERA Files Norma Escobido, family health officer of the Department of Health, has been with the agency for 35 years but has only been working with its Women and Children Protection Unit (WCPU) for two years. Systemic silencing: No incentive to cry rapeManila Standard Today Related:US Crime »Adelle Chua »Social work »

AsiaOne

Top official resigns over H5N2 scandal Taipei Times - ‎8 hours ago‎ COVER-UP?A journalist said he sent a dead chicken to authorities on Dec. 25 that he suspected had died of H5N2, but officials told him the virus wasn't highly pathogenic By Lee I-chia / Staff Reporter A bird is sprayed with liquid in a pet shop on ... RelatedBird flu » H5N2 outbreak leads to official's resignationChina Post Director accuses government of hiding outbreak of bird fluFocus Taiwan News Channel See all 19 sources »

BJMP Blood-Letting Manila Bulletin - ‎16 hours ago‎ By CZARINA NICOLE O. ONG MANILA, Philippines - Thousands of jail officers from the different field units of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-National Capital Region (BJMP-NCR) and nearby regions donated blood anew to the Philippine Heart ... 'Bloody' birthday for BJMP chiefInquirer.net Related:Bernardo Park »Philippines »Rosendo M. Dial »

Aspiring nurses urged to explore other fields Yahoo! Philippines News - ‎16 hours ago‎ By By Sheila Crisostomo | Philstar - Sun, Mar 4, 2012 A former official of the University of the Philippines-Manila yesterday advised those eyeing nursing courses next school year to earn dollars have to step back and explore other possible careers.

Zee News

Proposal to label HIV/AIDS students rejected Daily News - ‎1 hour ago‎ HIV/AIDS stakeholders in Kibaha District, Coast Region have rejected an arrangement set by some schools to label with a red mark on the uniforms of HIV/AIDS positive students. RelatedHIV »HIV/Aids » Was colonialism to blame for the spread of HIV in Africa?The Guardian (blog) Human Injustice VirusIndian Express Opinion:Magic Johnson still smiles in the face of HIVThe Independent See all 13 sources »

Globe and Mail

Pain relief without memory lapses? Marijuana study holds out hope Globe and Mail - ‎3 hours ago‎ At last there's hope for medical marijuana users who have trouble staying on task after a dose of pot. Cannabis is an effective treatment for conditions such as chronic pain, nausea, seizures, cerebral trauma and tumours. RelatedAstrocyte »Neuron »Neuroscience » How marijuana impairs memoryThe Guardian Revealed How smoking marijuana makes you lose your memory by scrambling your ...Daily Mail Highly Cited:How marijuana makes you forgetNature.com In Depth:Scientists explain marijuana short-term memory lossCBS News See all 42 sources »