US to require negative COVID-19 tests for arriving international air passengers
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All travelers aged two and older must comply except passengers who are only transiting through the United States. The CDC will also…
Global investors call for end to seafarers marooned at sea due to coronavirus
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About 90% of world trade is transported by sea, and coronavirus restrictions in many jurisdictions are affecting supply chains. LONDON — A…
MR.D.I.Y. Philippines making an impact on the environment
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The largest home improvement retailer in Southeast Asia, MR. D.I.Y. planted its 100 seeds and turned over cash proceeds from The Good…
Pandemic cut traffic congestion in most countries last year — report
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Congestion declined sharply on the gridlocked roads of crowded cities, including Los Angeles (pictured), Bengaluru, and Mexico City in 2020, location technology…
New Brazil data shows disappointing 50.4% efficacy for China’s CoronaVac vaccine
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SAO PAULO — A coronavirus vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech was just 50.4% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in a Brazilian…
AI-powered contact tracing system in talks with LGUs, establishments
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CAWIL.AI Solutions, an industry-agnostic artificial intelligence (AI) social enterprise, is in talks with the local government units (LGUs) of Calapan City and…
SM City Manila presents Ray of Hope: Feast of the Black Nazarene 2021 photo exhibit
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Catch the exhibit from January 7-24, 2020 at the Event Center, UGL. Ray of Hope: Feast of the Black Nazarene 2021 aims…
ABS-CBN Corporation announces schedule of stockholders’ meeting
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING To: All Stockholders of ABS-CBN Corporation Please take notice that a Special Meeting of the Stockholders…
‘Remarkable’ rebound seen this year
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THE WORST is over for the pandemic-hit Philippine economy, and a “remarkable rebound” is expected this year, the central bank chief said…
Budget deficit soars to record high in 2020
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By Beatrice M. Laforga, Reporter THE National Government’s budget deficit ballooned to 7.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) last year from 3.4%…