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DOH launches intensified campaign vs measles
A renewed and intensified vaccination campaign against measles has been launched by the Department of Health......»»
No mandatory masking amid new COVID-19 variant – DOH
There is no need to reimpose mandatory masking and additional vaccination amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in Singapore, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said yesterday......»»
800 Pampanga infants receive vaccines
Up to 800 infants in this province received routine and catch-up immunization against hepatitis B, measles, polio and tetanus during a recent vaccination drive......»»
Pagpapalakas sa kalusugan ng senior citizens tinututukan ng Las Piñas LGU
NAGPAPATULOY ang pag-arangkada ng pneumonia vaccination drive ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Las Piñas para sa mga senior citizen upang siguruhin ang kanilang kalusugan at kapakanan. Nitong January 24, personal na tinutukan ni Vice Mayor April Aguilar ang pagbibigay ng libreng pneumonia vaccines sa higit 1,200 na nakatatandang Las Piñero sa pangangasiwa ng mga doktor at ….....»»
How Entrepreneurship Helps in Escaping Generational Poverty
Generational poverty is a tough chain to break. The lack of opportunities to improve one’s state of life is one of the main reasons why breaking this chain remains a challenge. However, diving into entrepreneurship can help break this curse and flip fate in a person’s favor. But how does being an entrepreneur help pave […].....»»
Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality, high credit growth: Survey
New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): The health of the Indian banking sector continues to improve with better asset quality and high credit growth, a survey conducted by industry body FICCI and banking association Indian Banks' Association (IBA) showed. The eighteenth round of the survey was carried out for the period July to December 2023. Those banks that were surveyed together represent about 77 per cent of the banking i.....»»
DOF mulls mining tax tweaks for royalties, windfall profits
The Department of Finance is pushing for higher rates and fewer tiers in taxing the extractive sector, but the mining industry argued that the proposed structure would make the sector more uncompetitive......»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
El Niño damage to agriculture sector hits P357.4 million
The damage the El Niño phenomenon brought to the agriculture sector in four regions alone – Ilocos, Mimaropa, Western Visayas and Zamboanga peninsula – has already ballooned to P357.4 million, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»
Philippine agricultural sector grows 1.2 pct in 2023
MANILA, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine agriculture sector grew by 1.2 percent in 2023, driven by higher poultry and livestock production, increased fruit harvest and record rice output, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday. "Agriculture has contributed positively to the growth of the economy last year. But certainly, we could do more," Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said......»»
SM supports agriculture sector through farm-to-store program
The SM Group is ramping up its support for the country’s agriculture sector through a wider farm-to-store program being undertaken by food retail affiliate and community shopping mall chain WalterMart......»»
Policies to address ecological impact of RE urged
A group of international and Philippine-based think tanks and civil society organizations is calling for stronger collaboration across the renewable energy sector to integrate policies and practices that will allow the sector to respond responsibly to its ecological and social impacts......»»
Top Industries for New Investors: A Beginner’s Handbook
Starting your investment journey is thrilling yet challenging. To guide you, focus on your goals, risk tolerance, and market trends. Success starts with picking the right industries. Explore these three beginner-friendly options for a solid start. 1. Technology Sector The tech sector, with companies like Apple and Amazon, offers growth potential. Spread your bets to […].....»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
German foreign minister grateful for Philippine health workers
Germany is grateful to Filipinos, especially in the health sector, for their important work in strengthening Germany’s health sector, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said......»»
Responding to crimes in the fisheries sector in Small Island Developing States: Insights from the Maldives
Food. Income. Nutrition. Economic security. Fisheries are deeply entwined in the lives of many coastal communities around the world, acting as a vital source of food, employment, tradition, and culture. Yet crimes in the fisheries sector - including illegal shipments of marine resources; illegal fishing; corruption; money l.....»»
Retail most targeted sector for digital fraud in Philippines
The retail sector is the most targeted industry for fraudulent digital transactions in the Philippines last year, according to an analysis conducted by global information and insights company TransUnion......»»
Banks to ramp up lending to agriculture sector
Banks are looking to increase lending to the agriculture sector this year amid better economic conditions, higher demand for agricultural loans and consolidation of government programs that would boost banks’ agricultural loan portfolio......»»
Lawmaker proposes discounted fuel sales for public transport sector
Lawmaker proposes discounted fuel sales for public transport sector.....»»