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DTI chief backs candy, biscuit makers’ bid to buy imported sugar
By Elijah Felice E. Rosales & Jasper Emmanuel Y. Arcalas
Deaf, not dumb
IN the movie A Quiet Place, shown in local cinemas in April, we saw humanity being hunted by alien monsters who are blind but have incredibly sensitive hearing.
GSIS upholds good governance
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THIS refers to the issues raised by Atty. Jesus I. Santos, former trustee of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and counsel for the Confederation of Government Employees Organizations Inc. (Cogeo). These were discussed in Cecilio T. Arillo’s Database columns in the BusinessMirror—“Keeping a tight rein on security funds” (April 19) and “Are they not victims of hatred and vindictiveness? “ (April 26)—as well as in a news story on May 7 (“Santos demands yet again for GSIS funds transparency”). Allow us to shed light on the issues brought forth in the articles.
4 major issues to be tackled before 3rd telco player is chosen
By Lorenz S. Marasigan & Sharmaine O. Paden
Six Ways to Kick-Start Your Fitness Routine
WE can describe moms in many ways—hard working, hectic, hurried. But how about healthy?
6 foods you should always eat raw
ARE there foods that are healthier when eaten raw? Absolutely. There are also foods that provide benefits when cooked, though, so below we’ve listed six foods that could be eaten raw at least part of the time to reap all the health benefits they offer.
Galedo in harness
MARK JOHN LEXER GALEDO leads a bigger local charge in the ninth edition of the Le Tour de Filipinas with the 7-Eleven Road Cliqq Roadbike Philippines rider hoping to relive his successful stint in 2014 when he won the only International Cycling Union (UCI)-sanctioned road race in the country.
Cyna seeks redemption in Malarayat Ladies Classic
CYNA Rodriguez hopes to put it all together this week and break a long spell on the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour (LPGT) she used to dominate as she leads the local challenge in the International Container Terminal Services Inc. Mount Malarayat Ladies Classic beginning today at the Mounts Lobo-Malipunyo nines in Lipa City, Batangas.
Del Rosario bags Ladies Open crown
SAM Cooley of Australia lived up to the hype and Liza del Rosario emerged triumphant from an all-Filipino final showdown to rule the Second Philippine Bowling Federation-Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. Philippine International Open.
Breaking up power monopolies, empowering the poor
Speech delivered by Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno (Ret.), chairman, Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution, before the 46th General Assembly of the Association of Foundations, May 8, 2018, Diamond Residences, Makati
Noni fruit, a treasure chest of neutraceuticals
THE Philippines is home to numerous medicinal plants, and medical and scientific studies have already affirmed their efficacy and safety.
Healthy meals PH delivers balanced diet
GOOD nutrition is the key to good health. This is why we must start having healthy food and jump to the right approach (TRA) in attaining good health to address malnutrition in growing children, and the dreaded diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension for adults.
PHL participation in Biofach earns $27.5 million in negotiated sales
By Aleli Donado / DTI-EMB, Emerging Products Division
Philippines, Russia follow through on JCTEC initiatives
TRADE Undersecretary Ceferino S. Rodolfo and Ministry of Economic Development Deputy Minister Alexey Gruzdev met in Manila on April 19 for the cochairmen’s meeting of the Philippines-Russia Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC).
Exporters asked to tap market opportunities in Vietnam
By Gina T. Yap / DTI-EMB, Market Innovation Division
DTI-EMB holds ‘FTAs through ROO’ info session
By Maria Jaena Padilla Go-Aco / DTI-EMB, Market Innovation Division
YCH Group Singapore clarifies news report
IN the May 2, 2018, issue of Export Unlimited, a story titled “PHL receives $185.7-M investment pledges from Singapore companies” included a paragraph that said “Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez also signed an LOI with Asean Business Advisory Council Chairman Robert Yap, which involves a feasibility study on a suitable site for the implementation of a free online marketplace, SGConnect legacy project.”
17 traders keen on supplying rice to PHL
THE National Food Authority (NFA) said 17 traders are interested in selling 250,000 metric tons (MT) of rice to the agency to replenish its depleted stockpile.
Biggest solar-powered irrigation system unveiled in Nueva Ecija
THE first and biggest solar-powered water irrigation system in Luzon was inaugurated over the weekend in Llanera, Nueva Ecija.
Illinois seeks talks on keeping Asian carp from Great Lakes
TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan—Illinois has proposed negotiations with federal officials and other states in the Great Lakes region over fortifying a Chicago-area lock and dam to prevent Asian carp from invading Lake Michigan and threatening its native fish.
iPrice Group raises new funds from LINE Ventures, Southeast Asia investors
The iPrice Group, Southeast Asia’s leading product discovery and price comparison platform, has raised new funding from LINE Ventures, with participation from Cento Ventures and Venturra.
Insular Life executive joins World Bank Group Advisory Council
INSULAR Life Executive Chairman Nina D. Aguas recently joined the roster of World Bank Group’s Advisory Council on Gender and Development.
Vapers highlight ‘remarkable’ drop in Japan’s smoking rate
THE president of The Vapers Philippines has lauded the decline in Japan’s smoking rate, which, in 2005, saw a “remarkable” 49-percent drop of men, and 14 percent of women smokers.