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'There s today momentum in India which has to be experienced to be believed': Jaishankar in Singapore
Singapore, March 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said there's today momentum in India which has to be experienced to be believed and the country is going to be a much bigger economy in the coming years. Jaishankar, who reached Singapore earlier today as part of his three-nation visit, said apart from increase in ease of living and ease of doing business, India is ramping up its infrastructure.....»»
'There s today momentum in India which has to be experienced to be believed': Jaishankar in Singapore
Singapore, March 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said there's today momentum in India which has to be experienced to be believed and the country is going to be a much bigger economy in the coming years. Jaishankar, who reached Singapore earlier today as part of his three-nation visit, said apart from increase in ease of living and ease of doing business, India is ramping up its infrastructure.....»»
Victorian-era disease hits Scotland’s poorest
A disease linked to poverty and malnutrition that once crippled the crowded slums of 19th-century Britain is on the rise in Scotland, according to data published at the weekend. A total of 442 cases of rickets -- a skeletal disease caused by a sustained lack of Vitamin D -- were recorded in 2022 compared to 354 in 2018, data from 13 of 14 Scottish health boards showed. "Generally preventable conditions such as these are indicative of Scotland having the lowest life expectancy in the UK," Chris Williams, the joint chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland, told The Sunday Times newspaper. He also suggested environmental factors such as a colder climate could be behind the increase. Rickets, which can lead to skeletal deformities such as bowed legs or knock knees, has been linked to a lack of exposure to sunlight and Vitamin D which is found in foods like oily fish or eggs. Some 482 cases of the disease, which largely disappeared from Britain more than half a century ago after efforts to improve diet and exposure to sunlight, were found across England. Most of the cases in Scotland were recorded in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area with 356 diagnoses. Glasgow is one of the most deprived local authority areas in Scotland with 32 percent of all children in the city were estimated to be living in poverty in 2021-2022, according to Glasgow Centre for Population Health. According to the latest data from 2019, men living in the most deprived areas of the city on average live 15.4 years less than those in the most affluent parts. For women, the gap has increased from 8.6 to 11.6 years. Health workers suggested an increase in diversity in the city plus lifestyle changes to more sedentary, indoor activities and cheaper, unhealthy food may have contributed to the increase in rickets. Other so-called Victorian-era diseases such as tuberculosis and scarlet fever are also increasing in Scotland. Data collated by The Times showed 112 cases of tuberculosis in 2022 and a sharp rise in scarlet fever diagnosis, with 223 cases in 2022 compared with 39 the year before. In England there had been 171 cases of scurvy in 2022, with three recorded in Scotland. "Victorian diseases are diseases of poverty and they are common in parts of the world where people are poor," Stephen Baker, a molecular microbiologist at the University of Cambridge, told the paper. "Rickets is associated with a poor diet and the likelihood of a poor diet may be encouraged by the cost of living." The post Victorian-era disease hits Scotland’s poorest appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
El Nino arrives, raising extreme weather fears
An expected El Nino climate phenomenon has arrived, raising fears of extreme weather and temperature records, scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday. Marked by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator, the weather pattern last occurred in 2018-19 and takes place every 2-7 years on average. "Depending on its strength, El Nino can cause a range of impacts, such as increasing the risk of heavy rainfall and droughts in certain locations around the world," said NOAA climate scientist Michelle L'Heureux. "Climate change can exacerbate or mitigate certain impacts related to El Nino. For example, El Nino could lead to new records for temperatures, particularly in areas that already experience above-average temperatures during El Nino," she added. Australia this week warned El Nino would deliver warmer, drier days to a country vulnerable to fierce bushfires, while Japan said a developing El Nino was partly responsible for its warmest spring on record. Most of the warmest years on record have occurred during El Ninos, and scientists are concerned that this summer and next could see record temperatures on land and in the sea. Mariana Paoli of relief agency Christian Aid said: "Poor people are already being pushed to the brink through droughts, floods, and storms caused by the burning of fossil fuels and now they will be facing the supercharged temperatures of the El Nino effect. "These people are the worst affected by climate change but have done the least to cause it." Suppressive effect on Atlantic hurricanes The phenomenon's influence on the United States is weak during summer but more pronounced starting from late fall through spring, NOAA said in its statement. By winter, it is estimated there is an 84 percent chance of a "greater than moderate" El Nino developing, and a 56 percent chance of a strong El Nino. This in turn would typically cause wetter than average conditions in some parts of the country, from southern California to the Gulf Coast, but drier than average conditions in the Pacific Northwest and Ohio Valley. It also raises chances for warmer-than-average temperatures in northern parts of the country. Developing El Nino conditions were already factored into NOAA's hurricane predictions last month. It has a suppressive effect on hurricane activity in the Atlantic, but typically boosts hurricane activity in the central and eastern Pacific. El Nino, meaning "Little Boy" in Spanish, is the warm phase of the El Nino–Southern Oscillation. La Nina, meaning "Little Girl," is its colder counterpart, where sea surface temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific Ocean near the equator are lower than normal. The post El Nino arrives, raising extreme weather fears appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
How (not) sweet it is
Whether used in making sweets or desserts or as a foil to vinegary or sour local dishes, sugar remains a mainstay in the Filipino diet. Known for having a sweet tooth, Filipinos have delighted in the velvety custard smoothness of this delicacy locally known as leche flan or slaked thirsty throats with heaps of crushed ice over mounds of sweetened corn, ube, macapuno, and various fruits of the season in a tall glass of “halo-halo.” Or ask the family cook or his favorite restaurant to serve him a plate of tocino or adobo. And for merienda or afternoon or midnight snack, why crunchy chocolate bars, ensaymada, or lemon tarts downed with frosty glasses of cold soda pop, more popular as “soft drinks.” Despite nutritionists and health experts’ advisories who warn that excessive sweeteners intake could lead to serious health issues, including the risk of acquiring diabetes, there seems to be no stopping this predilection or dropping the habit. A premier crop grown in 17 provinces distributed in the country’s eight regions from Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao, sugar cane — from where sugar is sourced — has been a popular as well as a much sought-after domestic commodity. It was also one of our major exports to flourishing markets in the US and Asia. Originally believed to have been brought to the islands by enterprising Arab traders, planting the crop started in Mindanao. However, it quickly spread to its neighbors in the Visayas and, much later, in Luzon. As early as the 18th century, the Philippines had already exported sugar to Asia. By the 20th century, America’s growing need fueled the demand, supported by advances in farm technology. Filipino exporters were given preferential treatment through the Laurel-Langley agreement, which stopped when the treaty expired in 1974. Despite fluctuating local and global prices, government policy changes dictated by changes in administration, and emerging weather patterns caused by climate change, the local sugar industry, so far, appears to have weathered the storm despite riding a ship with weak sails. Until a commodity shortage was reported in the markets recently by anxious consumers already burdened by similar shortfalls in onions, vegetable and poultry products, and cheap rice, some outlets were alleged to be selling sugar at P100 a kilo. Observers were quick to point out the usual suspects: Apart from the debilitating effects notably of typhoon “Odette” resulting in poor harvests in 2022, they also cited hoarding efforts by greedy traders and rising costs of electricity, fertilizers and pesticides. There is a reported 300,000 metric tons shortage — or a fall from 2.1 million metric tons to 1.8 million metric tons. Recommendations ranging from updating technology, educating and training farmers, improving infrastructure, or even resorting to product diversification — like making alcohol from bagasse — have been cited by concerned sectors. Although importation should always be a last resort, it appears headed in that direction. There is also a suggestion to sell confiscated sugar contraband at government-run Kadiwa stores. Still, more news must be written about it so the public will know where to buy quality but cheap sugar. Will the remedies be enough to “sweeten” the shortfall? The post How (not) sweet it is appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found
Rights group Karapatan and other groups confirm that environmental activists Eco Dangla and Jak Tiong are "no longer in the hands of their abductors, bruised but alive." The post BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippines sees increase in hotel bookings from overseas in 2023 — report
Hotel bookings from overseas rose in the Philippines in 2023, a report on hotel booking trends by hotel channel manager SiteMinder found......»»
Philippines logs 40 pertussis deaths this year
MANILA, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Forty children have died of whopping cough, a respiratory infection also called pertussis, since this year, the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) has reported. The DOH said in a statement on Wednesday that cases have continued to increase since the start of this year, recording 568 cases from Jan. 1 to March 16. "The total number of cases for the same period in 2023 was.....»»
Pertussis or whooping cough: 40 child deaths so far this year – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — Assistant Health Secretary Albert Domingo reported on Wednesday that as of March 16 this year, some 40 children had died of whooping cough — a respiratory infection also called pertussis. An increase in new pertussis cases nationwide had been observed nationwide, with 28 cases reported from March 10 to 16. READ: What.....»»
JG Summit FY23 profit: P19.6-B (up 216%)
JG Summit, the Gokongwei Family’s diversified conglomerate, teased its FY23 financial results headlined by a 216% increase in the company’s net income to P19.6 billion......»»
Ministry helping improve BARMM’s business climate names 10 new officials
The Bangsamoro chief minister has filled out ten regional positions in one of the ministries under him to boost its operation as requested by business blocs enticing foreign investors to venture into viable businesses in the region......»»
EDITORIAL — An endangered lake
In January this year, President Marcos directed the Department of Agriculture to increase fish production to meet the national demand......»»
Philippines FDI ‘bound to improve’ in coming years – HSBC
The Philippines would be able to attract more foreign direct investments (FDI) in the coming years amid reforms that improved the country’s business climate, HSBC Global Research said......»»
DENR defends LLDA on lake sharing
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources defended yesterday the decision of the Laguna Lake Development Authority to increase the share of commercial operators in Laguna de Bay, saying it was the local government units who recommended to President Marcos the modification in the sharing agreement as small fisherfolk could not meet the required supply of fish......»»
Boulevard Holdings sells 1.5-B shares to ownership group
Boulevard Holdings advised that its stockholders approved a measure to increase BHI’s authorized capital stock from 17 billion shares to 18.5 billion shares, and to sell the 1.5 billion shares to a company called Puerto Azul Landn Inc., which is also owned and controlled by the Panlilio family......»»
Masking, lockdown not needed for rising pertussis cases – DOH
Despite the alarming increase in pertussis cases in the country, an official of the Department of Health said there is no need for a lockdown or mandatory wearing of face masks......»»
Where’s your integrity being tested right now?
Where’s your integrity being tested right now? What are the choices before you—and how do they increase (or decrease) your integrity?.....»»
Resumption of FTA talks seen to spur higher EU investments
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority expects investments from European companies to increase with the resumption of the Philippines – European Union free trade agreement negotiations......»»
Diageo taps K-pop star Suho to promote responsible drinking
Diageo Philippines announced the launch of a new regional responsible drinking campaign in Asia Pacific with Suho of K-Pop boy group EXO, to promote responsible and moderate alcohol consumption......»»
‘Practice Energy efficiency’
In a message in observance of Earth Hour yesterday, President Marcos called on Filipinos to practice energy efficiency as the Philippines grapples with the challenges posed by climate change and El Niño......»»