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Doctor-owned pharma hit for ‘unethical practices’

A group of doctors who own a pharmaceutical company has been giving rebates of up to P2 million, luxury cars, travel and other perks to doctors who prescribe the firm’s medicines, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada disclosed yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Philippines hailed as Sustainable Dive Destination of the Year at Asia Dive Expo

The Philippines was named as Sustainable Dive Destination of the Year at Asia Dive Expo in Singapore, in recognition of its unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices in dive tourism......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Songkran water festival as a  celebration of life 

Water is life. Each culture has it’s own way of recognizing the value of water as part of rituals and practices, either for bathing, washing, drinking, or as a sacrifice. Water covers 70 percent of the earth’s surface and is vital for all known forms of life. The cells in our bodies consist of 65.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Lessons from Venezuela

This piece is part of a continuing series that highlights the best and worst practices of nations......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Indigenous people criticize business as usual mining practices

BRASILIA, Brazil - Indigenous representatives from 35 countries issued a declaration Thursday criticizing the fact that they are too rarely consulted about mining that takes place on or near their lands, an issue that has become more acute with increased demand for minerals needed in the transition to a cleaner energy system.'We recognize and support the need to end fossil fuel reliance and shift to renewable en.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Dukes Cooper Flagg, Rutgers Ace Bailey lead 8 standout players at McDonalds All-American practices

The Daily Guardian – Over 100 NBA scouts and executives recently descended upon a high school basketball event to get a glimpse of potential future.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

CGBP training program on tax rights, remedies

The Center for Global Best Practices will host a special online training titled “Tax Rights and Remedies for SMEs and Large Taxpayers” on April 18 and 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Zoom......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

BSP steps up consumer protection program

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is adopting a framework which will assess any business conduct or practices that may cause harm to financial consumers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

MDC, Takenaka form joint venture firm

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our teams to integrate best practices into our developments. The MDC-Takenaka partnership will become an avenue to advance more innovative and sustainable solutions that will benefit the communities that we serve, especially at this time when the Philippines is primed for exponential economic growth.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Holy Week 2024: Testimonies of conversion, healing echo at Tabor Hill

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In the serene hills of Talamban in Cebu City, devout Catholics gathered at OAD Tabor Hill to partake in the timeless traditions of Holy Week 2024. These practices have become integral in their lives as they hold deeply engraved meaning for their faith and personal devotion. READ: Holy Week 2024: Tabor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Woman, where is your son? Son, where is your mother? A Holy Week reflection on OFWs and their families

As we observe the solemnity of Holy Week through various traditional practices, my thoughts are drawn to our kababayans (fellow Filipinos) abroad who mark this significant occasion far away from their homeland......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Training on COA compliance for government institutions

To guide government institutions on their compliance with the Commission on Audit Circular 2020-006, the Center for Global Best Practices will be launching a two-session online training titled “COA Guidelines and Procedures for One-Time Cleansing of Property, Plant and Equipment Account Balances” on April 18 and 19, 2024 from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. via Zoom......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Visita Iglesia 2024: Archdiocesan Shrine of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The tradition of visiting seven to 14 churches during Holy Week is known as the Visita Iglesia. It is one of the religious and cultural practices among Catholics in the Philippines, where every Maundy Thursday to Good Friday, they participate in a pilgrimage to seven churches to dedicate time to prayer.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

SEC wants SMEs to embrace sustainability

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to instill sustainability into the business practices of not only big companies but also the small and medium enterprises......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Diffusing tension

In his 2024 State of the Union Address, President Joseph Biden doubled down on his rhetoric against China as he boasted revitalized partnerships in the Pacific. He rattled off India, Australia, Japan, South Korea and the Pacific Islands. He said the United States is standing up against China’s economic practices while standing up for peace across the Taiwan Strait......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

A Woman of Culture, LOREN LEGARDA

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda’s pursuit to increase the level of cultural heritage awareness to preserve and protect our age-old knowledge, traditions, and practices that we inherited from our forefathers......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Training program on dealing with controversies, crisis

The Center for Global Best Practices will host an SEC-accredited training program, titled “Dealing with Controversies and Crisis Communication,” on April 17, 2024 from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. via Zoom......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

PCG: China practices doublespeak regarding maritime actions

By saying one thing at official meetings and doing another in Philippine territorial waters, China has exposed its true self as a “bully and untrustworthy,” Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

A Woman of Culture, LOREN LEGARDA

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda’s pursuit to increase the level of cultural heritage awareness to preserve and protect our age-old knowledge, traditions, and practices that we inherited from our forefathers......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Training program on the Revised Corporation Code

The Center for Global Best Practices is hosting an online training on the 2019 Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines on March 15 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. via Zoom......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024