HPV vaccination can prevent cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the Philippines, including those between the ages of 15 and 44, according to the Department of Health (DoH). …
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Meat imports up 16.8% in 10 months to October
THE volume of meat imports increased 16.8% in the 10 months to October, driven by higher beef and pork shipments, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). The …
Young leads the charge
For the first time this month, Trae Young finally hit half his shots. Prior to yesterday’s outing, he managed to can a mere 34 of his 95 field goal …
Abris leads National Juniors chessfest after fifth round
CEDRIC KAHLEL ABRIS gained the upper hand after pulling the rug from under Phil Martin Casiguran in the fifth round of the Philippine National Juniors Chess Championships at the …
Shopper spending trends this season
Despite low consumer confidence, shoppers eagerly anticipate this year’s holiday sales. According to the EY Future Consumer Index, which surveys 13,000 respondents, 69% of global consumers intend to participate …
IBM sees low-key adoption of AI in PHL
THE IBM Philippines, Inc. said on Thursday that many companies in the Philippines are quietly adopting and investing in artificial intelligence (AI). “They are very quiet adopters. What I …
Clark Int’l Airport Corp. exceeds 2024 revenue goal
THE Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) said that it had exceeded its full-year revenue target by the end of the third quarter. “For revenue, our target was achieved as …
Pasig River ferry study seen completed by Q1
THE Public-Private Partnership (PPP) expects to complete the feasibility study for the P20-billion Manila Bay-Pasig River-Laguna Lake (MAPALLA) Ferry System Project by the first quarter. “MAPALLA’s study is ongoing …
What Happened to the Tech Industry’s ‘Perks Culture’?
After mass layoffs and a pivot to A.I., the tech industry has been scaling back on the splashy and quirky benefits it had become known for. Source link
DoJ, DILG expand GCTA benefits
THE Department of Justice (DoJ) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has revised the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the penal code, allowing prisoners convicted of …