Thursday, March 8, 2012

08 MAR 2012, THU: Bus & Health

Business


SMIC Reports P21.2-B Net Earnings

Manila Bulletin - 
By JAMES A. LOYOLA MANILA, Philippines - SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) reported a 15 percent growth in net income to P21.2 billion in 2011 from P18.4 billion last year as a result of the strong performance of its core businesses.

HSBC: PHL merchandise exports to rise 5%, bucking weak global demand

GMA News - 
Merchandise exports made in the Philippines may manage to eke out 5 percent growth this year despite weak demand overseas, according to the global bank that had predicted the country will be the world's 16th biggest economy by 2050.

Non-US sugar exports seen at 350000 MT

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
THE PHILIPPINES is targeting to export about 350000 metric tons (MT) of sugar to the non-US market for the crop year, officials said yesterday, a big jump from last year's shipment.

RLC Opening 30th Robinsons Mall

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) is opening next week its first full service mall in Calasiao, Pangasinan - the 30th in its steadily growing chain of commercial centers.

No New Taxes For Now

Manila Bulletin - 
By MADEL R. SABATER and BEN ROSARIO MANILA, Philippines - The public can heave a sigh of relief after Malacañang assured Wednesday that there will be no new taxes that will be imposed for now Malacañang gave the assurance after the International ...

PSEi seen to hit 5500 this year

Inquirer.net - 
The local stock barometer will likely hit 5500 this year as the Philippine economic growth story will continue to support a double-digit growth in corporate earnings and attract large funds seeking higher yield in a low-interest rate environment ...

PLDT to turn over CURE's 3G license as scheduled

Malaya - 
By MYLA IGLESIAS The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) yesterday assured the National Telecommunications Commission that it will turn over to the regulator one of its 3G licenses as scheduled in July.

BOC posts P8B shortfall

Malaya - 
By ANGELA CELIS The Bureau of Customs' biggest collection ports failed to meet revenue targets for the first two months of the year, data from the BOC show.

Investors help Athens over bailout hurdle

Financial Times - 
By Peter Spiegel in Brussels Private investors holding more than €100bn in Greek bonds have declared publicly they will participate in Greece's huge debt restructuring, clearing a key hurdle that makes it likely that history's largest sovereign default ...

Proponents Back 2 Connector Roads

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - San Miguel Corporation (SMC)-backed Citra Manila Tollways Corp. (CMMTC) supports a suggestion by Department of Transportation and Communication (DoTC) secretary Mar Roxas II for government to allow the construction of two major ...

Sin-tax bill splits leaders of Ilocandia

Business Mirror - 
AT least 2.9 million tobacco farmers, workers and their dependents stand to be adversely affected by the proposed measure pushing for a unitary excise-tax system on tobacco and alcohol products.

US jobs data lift stocks; euro rebounds

Reuters India - 
By Richard Leong | NEW YORK (Reuters) - US and European stocks advanced on Wednesday after promising US jobs data, and the euro rebounded after hitting a three-week low on renewed optimism that Greek will complete its debt restructuring after major ...

P/$ rate closes at P42.87/$1

Manila Bulletin - 
MANILA, Philippines - The peso exchange rate closed higher at P42.87 to the US dollar yesterday at the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp.

Unsolicited proposals, bid process up in rule changes

BusinessWorld Online Edition - 
PROVISIONS ON unsolicited proposals and the bidding process still need to be finalized to complete the proposed changes to the implementing rules of a law that governs Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, an official said.

Obstacles to Tampakan project cited

Minda News - 
By Bong S. Sarmiento | Wednesday| March 7, 2012 | Filed under: Top Stories KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/07 March) - The open-pit mining ban in South Cotabato, anti-mining sentiments, security risks and securing environmental permits remain the key ...

Auto loans picking up after slump

Malaya - 
By JENNIFER AMBANTA BPI Family Savings Bank, the thrift banking arm of Bank of the Philippine Islands, yesterday said that things are looking up for the auto loan segment this year after a slump last year.

State workers' clothing allowances to be released soon

Sun.Star - 
THE Budget department said Wednesday that the Aquino government will soon release the P1.28-billion annual clothing allowance to its civilian employees.

Petron nets P8.5B

Inquirer.net - 
Petron Corp. posted a 7.6- percent increase in its consolidated net income to P8.5 billion in 2011 from the previous year's P7.9 billion, due to higher export sales.

PISTON seeks fare increase

Journal Online - 
THE militant transport group Pagkakaisa ng Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytors Nationwide (PISTON) will join other transport groups in asking for a fare hike amid seemingly never-ending oil price increases.

Health


Cebu typhoid cases climb to 900, health officials implement measures

Examiner.com - 
Health officials from the Department of Health (DOH)-Central Visayas office report that the number of typhoid cases in the town of Tuburan, Cebu is now at 900, according to an ABS-CBN report Wednesday.

Look Ma, no scars: Heart Hospital select few in nation to offer new procedure ...

Star Community Newspapers - 
Photo courtesy of the Heart Hospital Baylor Plano - Roger Herreid is welcomed by his wife, Verna, just hours after having received a new heart valve at the Heart Hospital at Baylor Plano.

HIV/AIDS cases rise

Fiji Times - 
THERE are 54 new cases of HIV/AIDS, taking the toll to 420 since the country's first recorded case. The new cases, recorded by the Ministry of Health last year, has triggered a warning by Health Minister Doctor Neil Sharma that it is best for people to ...

New HD brain scanner traces damage at neural level

GMA News - 
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new powerful imaging technique that allows doctors to trace the extent of traumatic brain injury (TBI) damage with unprecedented clarity.

Deficiency in the sunshine vitamin linked to higher mortality and fractures ...

Yahoo! Philippines News - 
A pair of studies released independently this week underscores the importance of vitamin D in keeping bones healthy and lengthening lifespan.

Two hours sleep in 20 minutes

News24 - 
A detailed guide to Germany's history covering the country's life and culture, ranging from Fritz... Was R269.95 Now R215.96 Hanover - With all the frantic deal-making and head-spinning gadgets at the world's top IT fair, it is perhaps no surprise that ...

Officials deny bird flu cover-up

Taipei Times - 
By Chris Wang / Staff Reporter Uncaged hens roam on an organic chicken farm in Chiayi County yesterday. Organic egg farmers in Chiayi have so far not been affected by the discovery of H5N2 avian influenza among poultry in Changhua County and Greater ...

Aiming for the Bullseye: A Breast Cancer Vaccine

Huffington Post - 
I am on a flight right now headed home from the second annual meeting of NBCC's Artemis Project® to develop a breast cancer preventive vaccine.

Exercise Strengthens Your DNA

Men's Fitness - 
With a single workout, you can change your DNA. You won't be able to make yourself taller, but the genetic modifications that occur can help your muscles adapt to exercise.

French implant boss jailed after missing bail payments

Reuters India - 
| PARIS (Reuters) - Jean-Claude Mas, the Frenchman who set off a global health scare by selling substandard breast implants, has been jailed for not paying his bail, a judicial source said on Wednesday.

Snoring tied to kids' risk of behavioral problems: US study

GMA News - 
Young children who snore a lot or have other breathing problems at night may have a heightened risk of behavioral and emotional problems later in life, according to a US study of more than 10000 children.

Orangeville's smoking ban goes too far

Orangeville Banner - 
Smoking is disgusting. I've come to accept that about my most physically and financially expensive vice. I see the condemning looks you non-smokers deliver as you cross my path.

Extreme dizziness defeats Sarah Hebert's transatlantic cross

SurferToday - 
Sarah Hebert has suspended the Atlantic Ocean windsurf crossing, after her health quickly deteriorated in the last days. The French sailor has been suffering extreme dizziness and anemia and vowed to retry.

Vitamin D may help combat Alzheimer's Disease

Examiner.com - 
A new research study shows that a component of Vitamin D may help the brain battle against the plaques that cause the ravaging of the brain with Alzheimer's Disease.

Awareness on kidney donation still low

Deccan Chronicle - 
The long list of patients on dialysis at various city hospitals who are waiting for someone to donate a kidney, are testimony to the fact that awareness about kidney donation is still very low in the State.

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