DoF says digital channels promise faster cash aid distribution during calamities
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FINANCE Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III called on the Labor department to use digital data and payment systems to aid workers more…
Mining industry adopts climate change protocol
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THE Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (CoMP) adopted a climate change protocol put forward by the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) organization,…
Senate targets final reading approval of bill extending 2021 budget by Monday
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THE SENATE plans to pass on third and final reading Monday a proposed law extending the validity of the 2021 national budget…
Pasay RTC returns conviction against illegal lender
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THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it obtained its eighth conviction against an illegal lender after a regional trial court (RTC) ruled against executives of X-CEE789…
Peso recovers as Nov. inflation slows for third straight month
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By Luz Wendy T. Noble, Reporter THE PESO on Tuesday strengthened against the dollar on better job data and after inflation eased…
Philippine stocks gain as Omicron worries wane
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By Marielle C. Lucenio PHILIPPINE shares rose on Tuesday after being in the red for much of the trading hours, as investors…
BW Insights: Fintech’s Place in the Growth of Cryptocurrencies
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In the past years, the use of cryptocurrencies has thrived in the Philippines and is even expected to grow mainstream. Early in…
Religion, blood transfusion, and vaccination
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Jehovah’s Witness, a Christian denomination that avoids blood transfusions, views vaccination against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a personal decision. “Many of Jehovah’s Witnesses…
To address vaccine inequity, boost regional manufacturing capacity — International Vaccine Institute
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The world makes two billion coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine doses a month, yet 95% of people in low-income countries have yet…
Is foam rolling effective for muscle pain and flexibility? The science isn’t so sure
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By Ken Nosaka Many physically active people get muscle pain after exercise, known as “delayed onset muscle soreness” or DOMS. Foam rolling…