19 MAR 2012, MON: Bus & Health

Business

BSP To Lower Forex Volatility Manila Bulletin - ‎8 hours ago‎ By LEE C. CHIPONGIAN MANILA, Philippines - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is reviewing proposals to close the gap between the official policy and market rates by creating an overnight derivative or a zero curve to reduce interest rate volatility ... RelatedBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas » Bank resources rose in '11Inquirer.net Lesser prepaid loans in 2011BusinessWorld Online Edition See all 6 sources »

Airphil starts flying from Clark airport Sun.Star - ‎11 hours ago‎ By Katlene O. Cacho FOREIGN and domestic tourists who wish to avoid taking flights at the already-congested Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) now have the option to get to the country's exciting destinations as low-cost carrier Airphil Express ... RelatedDiosdado Macapagal International Airport » Airphil Express readies more flights to hit 38% growth aimBusinessWorld Online Edition Clark operations to boost Airphil Express revenuesMalaya

Tourism Official Defends Pagcor Chief Manila Bulletin - ‎18 hours ago‎ By LEONARD D. POSTRADO MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) Chairman Cristino Naguiat cannot be faulted for receiving complimentary hotel accommodations from Japanese casino mogul Kazuo Okada during his visit in ... RelatedLas Vegas Sands » Tourism exec defends NaguiatJournal Online Tourism exec: Pagcor chief did not commit improprietyBusiness Mirror See all 4 sources »

Higher excise taxes in lieu of mining royalties: Recto BusinessWorld Online Edition - ‎13 hours ago‎ HIGHER EXCISE taxes on mining to raise government take on the sector has been reiterated in the Senate as an alternative to the proposal declaring all sites as mineral reservations. RelatedInternal Revenue Code » Recto warns gov't vs mining royalty shareJournal Online Senator: Raise excise taxesSun.Star

Jan-Feb Investments Down 56% Manila Bulletin - ‎8 hours ago‎ MANILA, Philippines - Approved investments declined by 56.22 percent in the January-February period this year to R12.37 billion from R28.26 billion in the same period last year pulled down by lower investments inflow in February, data from the Board of ... RelatedCharoen Pokphand » Foreign investment pledges surge 249%Inquirer.net Foreign investment pledges rise 249% to P3.2 B in Feb.ABS CBN News

DoE sees more plants going online Inquirer.net - ‎9 hours ago‎ The Department of Energy (DoE) expects 10 committed projects to shore up the country's power supply by 944 megawatts and help ease any shortfalls this year through 2018. RelatedMindanao » Power lack seen to persistBusinessWorld Online Edition MinDA chair backs EPIRA reviewThe Online Zamboanga Times See all 4 sources »

Jakarta Globe

PSE seeks to attract BPO workers ABS CBN News - ‎4 hours ago‎ By Miguel R. Camus, BusinessMirror MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is laying down the welcome mat for workers in the booming business-process outsourcing (BPO) industry. RelatedPSE »Philippines » PSE readies online trading platformInquirer.net Stock MarketBusinessWorld Online Edition In Depth:They are seeing something we don't?Philippine Star See all 22 sources »

Cebuano wins P68-M lotto jackpot Journal Online - ‎1 hour ago‎ A BETTOR from Krus na Ligas in Quezon City and from Lapu Lapu, Cebu, emerged as instant millionaires in separate draws of 6/42 and 6/55 Grand Lotto last March 17, respectively. RelatedLotto Jackpot » 2 win 6/42, 6/55 jackpotsTempo Cebu, QC Bettors New MillionairesManila Bulletin

Sydney Morning Herald

Apple says it will give its decision about its cash hoard of nearly $100 billion Economic Times - ‎24 minutes ago‎ The company issued an unusual media alert Sunday evening saying it planned to announce Monday morning the long-awaited outcome to a discussion by its board about what to do with its cash balance. RelatedApple »Tim Cook » Apple to decide fate of its $98 bln cash mountainNDTV Apple to announce $100 billion spending plansNEWS.com.au In Depth:Apple announces early-morning conference call to discuss its massive cash reservesSan Jose Mercury News See all 250 sources »

Manila eyes better perks for outsourcing firms China Post - ‎9 hours ago‎ MANILA -- The Philippine government needs to improve tax and other forms of incentives for business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, or risk losing out to other locations like China and Vietnam that offer lower costs for new investors. RelatedBusiness process outsourcing (BPO)  » Non-voice business services cited as growth opportunityBusinessWorld Online Edition Philippines Poised For BPO LeadershipManila Bulletin

Business Mirror

DOLE asks BPOs to adhere to health guidelines for employees Philippine Star - ‎12 hours ago‎ By Sheila Crisostomo (The Philippine Star) Updated March 19, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz called yesterday on the business-process outsourcing (BPO) industry to strictly adhere to Occupational Safety and Health ... Health scare in sunshine industryBusiness Mirror Related:International Labour Organization »Philippines »Ateneo de Manila University »

Ty, Gotianun Slate April IPOs Manila Bulletin - ‎8 hours ago‎ By JAMES A. LOYOLA MANILA, Philippines - Two Taipan-owned companies, GT Capital Holdings Inc. and East West Banking Corporation, are holding simultaneous initial public offerings on April 10 after securing the approval from regulators. RelatedInitial public offering » GT Capital, East West Bank to hold IPO in AprilInquirer.net 2012's first IPOs on track as PSE issues approvalsBusinessWorld Online Edition

LGUs to have coop officers Visayan Daily Star - ‎46 minutes ago‎ The House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill requiring the designation of a cooperative officer in local government units to ensure a safe and viable cooperative movement as well as an atmosphere that is conducive to growth, ... Bill on appointment of co-op officers approvedBusinessWorld Online Edition

Plastics sector claims paper bags unsafe; rubbish, say eco-groups Inquirer.net (blog) - ‎3 hours ago‎ MANILA— As more and more cities and commercial establishments shun plastic bags, the plastic industry launched an offensive against its alternatives: the brown bags and newspapers. RelatedPlastic bag » 'Ban on plastic bags increases use of paper bags'Philippine Star Industry seeking reconsideration of plastics banBusinessWorld Online Edition

Uncovering Davao's rich history Gold Star Daily World News - ‎52 minutes ago‎ DAVAO City--Trying to uncover Davao's history through research and visits to Davao's three museums comes at this time when this southern city is marking its 75th anniversary foundation from March 1 to 31. RelatedDavao City » Smart launches LTE site in DavaoTelecompaper (subscription) The significance of peace in Davao CityZamboanga Today Online

NTC urged to compensate landowners Journal Online - ‎1 hour ago‎ A NON-GOVERNMENT organization, Pilipinas Para Sa Pinoy, recently urged the National Transmission Corp. to justly compensate owners of several properties where it built transmission towers. NGO tells Transco: Settle issue on transmission towers with Mindanao landownersBusiness Mirror Related:Rolando Bacani »Land tenure »Cecilio Maslog »

PBSP okayed P112M in projects Sun.Star - ‎11 hours ago‎ By Mia A. Aznar IN the last two years, the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) Visayas Executive Committee approved P112 million in projects, its chairman Jose Antonio Aboitiz reported. Cebu business group vows more projectsBusinessWorld Online Edition

Bank sees slower economic growth this year BusinessWorld Online Edition - ‎14 hours ago‎ THE PHILIPPINE economy is projected to post a slower growth this year on the back of continued slow exports, weak private construction and belated impact of public-private partnership (PPP) projects, Maybank ATR KimEng said. PH seen to grow by 3.5% this yearMalaya Related:ATR »Maybank »Gross domestic product »

Palace says lawmakers should identify PDAF-funded projects Philippine Star - ‎12 hours ago‎ By Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star) Updated March 19, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang said lawmakers belonging to either the opposition bloc or the majority coalition in the House of Representatives should not feel offended if pork ... So, where's our pork? solons ask MalacañangManila Standard Today Related:Pork barrel »Malacañang Palace »Abigail Valte »

SM unit preps for next phase of Hamilo BusinessWorld Online Edition - ‎13 hours ago‎ NASUGBU, BATANGAS -- The SM Group's Costa Del Hamilo, Inc. plans to start construction on horizontal housing at its resort complex here later this year, an official said on Saturday. SM Prime opening 4 new mallsManila Standard Today

Health

Business Mirror

DOLE asks BPOs to adhere to health guidelines for employees Philippine Star - ‎12 hours ago‎ By Sheila Crisostomo (The Philippine Star) Updated March 19, 2012 12:00 AM 0 MANILA, Philippines - Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz called yesterday on the business-process outsourcing (BPO) industry to strictly adhere to Occupational Safety and Health ... Health scare in sunshine industryBusiness Mirror Related:International Labour Organization »Philippines »Ateneo de Manila University »

Press TV

3 million Australians to develop diabetes by 2025 News-Medical.net - ‎5 hours ago‎ By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD According to the latest figures, one in three of today's young Australians will go on to develop diabetes. RelatedBlueberries » Blueberries and apples tied to lower diabetes risk: US studyGMA News Study links eating blueberries, apples and pears to reduced diabetes risk680 News

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Health, fitness and gym convention held in LA abc7.com - ‎Mar 16, 2012‎ LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Health professionals keep finding new ways to help you get in shape. This week, 10000 fitness professionals, clubs and equipment-manufacturing companies are showing off their stuff in Los Angeles at the convention for the ... The future of indoor cycling classes: computerized rides to track your statsYahoo! Philippines News Related:Elliptical trainer »Los Angeles »Nutrition »

PsychCentral.com

Coronary stent patients more likely to die if depressed Nurse.com - ‎6 hours ago‎ Depression increases the risk of death in patients who have a coronary stent implanted, with depressed patients 1.5 times more likely to die than non-depressed patients, according to a presentation at the 12th annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular... RelatedCoronary circulation » Depression increases death risk in coronary stent patients (PR)Food Consumer Depression Tied to Higher Risk of Death in Coronary Stent PatientsPsychCentral.com

Smoking prevalent among teenagers Manila Standard Today - ‎Mar 17, 2012‎ TWO out of five teenagers age 13 to 15 smoked in 2011, while 38.2 percent of the minors age 14 to 15, or 2250000 members of that age group, smoked, an official said Friday. Palace expresses concern over rising number of youth smokersGMA News Related:Cigarette »Tobacco »

Fewer kids dying from leukemia: study Reuters - ‎Mar 16, 2012‎ By Genevra Pittman | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids with one type of leukemia are living longer than they used to, most likely thanks to new drug combinations that mean fewer patients are relapsing after a first round of treatment. See all 4 sources »

BBC News

Western University dedicates week to promoting mental health awareness MetroNews Canada - ‎9 hours ago‎ Western University is promoting mental health awareness this week with a series of special events and presentations. From Monday to Friday, the University Community Centre Atrium hosts a mental health fair from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm The fair will feature ... RelatedMental disorder » Greater Manchester's £10m youth mental health centre planBBC News New £10m centre in Prestwich to help treat teen mental health problemsManchester Evening News See all 4 sources »