Taxation of separation pay
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The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it an unprecedented and drastic change in how business was conducted. Businesses in many places were deeply…
Deaths, damage from typhoon continue to climb
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MORE than a week after typhoon Odette, with international name Rai, swept through central and southern parts of the Philippines, the estimated…
Philippines’ 4th case of Omicron variant is passenger from US
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THE PHILIPPINES has detected its fourth case of the heavily mutated Omicron coronavirus variant in a passenger who arrived from the United…
19 fireworks-related injuries reported over Christmas holiday
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THE HEALTH department on Monday reported 19 fireworks-related injuries over the Christmas holiday, with 84% involving illegal pyrotechnics or firecrackers. The total was 54% higher compared to the 12 cases in 2020, but 67% lower…
China talks up ‘green’ Olympics but prepares to fight smog
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ZHANGJIAKOU, China — China is using the Winter Olympic Games to drive its efforts to improve the environment, but smog-prone capital Beijing…
Climate-fueled disasters bring ‘grave’ costs across the globe in 2021
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Residents wade through floodwaters amid heavy rainfall in Zhengzhou, Henan province, China July 20. — CHINA DAILY VIA REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR — From…
TikTok Christmas tree lights up Bonifacio High Street, spreads holiday cheer this December
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Everyone is invited to visit this joyful attraction from Dec. 21 to 31, and Create The Merry together with the entire community…
Israeli hospital to give fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot in trial
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JERUSALEM — A major Israeli hospital will begin administering a fourth coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine shot to 150 staff on Monday…
MVP Group aids communities affected by Typhoon Odette
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To alleviate the severe damage caused by Typhoon Odette, the Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) Group of Companies, sent immediate financial and material…
Swiss to allow simple legal gender transition from Jan. 1
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ZURICH — People in Switzerland will be able to legally change gender by a visit to the civil registry office from Jan….