It’s still worth fighting anti-COVID vaccine misinformation
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MEDICAL MISINFORMATION has never contributed to as many deaths as in the last 18 months. Recently released statistics show thousands of “excess”…
Ten economic issues to watch
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This column continues to monitor many economic issues and developments. There are 10 topics tackled here. 1. Public debt has reached P14…
‘I thought crypto exchanges were safe’: The lesson for everyone in FTX’s collapse
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ANDRE FRANCOIS MCKENZIE JR-UNSPLASH Anthony* (a friend) called a few weeks ago, deeply worried. A deputy principal of a high school in…
Ukraine steps up diplomacy amid fighting, power outages
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REUTERS KYIV — The United States is prioritizing efforts to boost Ukraine’s air defenses, President Joseph R. Biden told his Ukrainian counterpart…
Investors eye golden visas as Portugal considers program’s end
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Augusta street is pictured during partial lockdown as part of state of emergency to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Lisbon,…
Canada prepares to expand assisted death amid debate
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A PERSON stands in front of a Canadian flag in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Sept. 20. — REUTERS TORONTO — Canada is preparing…
[B-SIDE Podcast] PWDs and the rise of remote work
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Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side Persons with disabilities (PWDs) benefited from the rise of remote work over the pandemic, according to…
Pag-IBIG posts record-high P38.06-B net income in Jan.-Oct. 2022; up 39%
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Pag-IBIG Fund netted a record-high income of P38.06 billion from January to October 2022, the agency’s top executives announced on Dec. 12….
China’s rules for ‘deepfakes’ to take effect from Jan. 10
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PIXABAY SHANGHAI — China’s new rules for content providers that alter facial and voice data will take effect from Jan. 10, its…
US inflation will be much lower by end of 2023 — Yellen
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US one hundred dollar notes are seen in this picture illustration taken in Seoul, Feb. 7, 2011. — REUTERS/LEE JAE-WON/FILE PHOTO US…