The new food pyramid, with emphasis on exercise, as shown by the man climbing the stairs (Source: US Department of Agriculture) Read the rest of this entry »
Heart-healthy tips from America’s experts
March 31, 2009
COPD: How to breathe better
March 31, 2009
Recognition for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is long overdue. The disease, which encompasses emphysema and chronic bronchitis, is now the third leading cause of death in developed countries such as the United States. Its incidence is steadily increasing in developing countries like the Philippines. In an era when heart disease and cancer are declining, COPD is on the rise. But patients and physicians alike appear unaware of the gravity of COPD and its consequences. As a result, it is often ignored or under-treated — with disastrous results. Read the rest of this entry »
Siltation threatens Pantabangan, Angat water supply
March 31, 2009
CABANATUAN CITY , Philippines – The water supply of some nine million people in Central Luzon is seriously being threatened because of siltation caused by degradation of surrounding watersheds in the Pantabangan and Angat Dams, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »
Not to defend Boyt Fajardo
March 31, 2009
Idon’t know this fashion designer, not any of his labels out on retail in malls all over Metro Manila. But yes, I’ve heard of his abusive behavior at the Duty Free Fiesta Mall Outlet in Parañaque some 10 days ago. Asked to produce an ID before he could use his credit card, witnesses say he blew his top, cussed, threw his passport on the face of the cashier, DFP casual employee Marvin Fernandez. Read the rest of this entry »
Mindanao to get more aid
March 31, 2009
JAPAN yesterday signed a slew of grant agreements worth over half a million dollars for humanitarian projects in strife-torn Mindanao. Read the rest of this entry »
DBP, LandBank set to acquire 76% of Metro Rail
March 31, 2009
STATE-RUN banks are beefing up their stake in Metro Rail Transit Corp. to 76 percent by the end of the month as part of the government’s bid to take over the operation of the 17-kilometer MRT 3 along Edsa. Read the rest of this entry »
Dividend payouts grow 18.8% to P219B in 2008
March 31, 2009
Cash dividends declared by listed firms grew 18.8 percent to P219.24 billion last year from P184.58 billion a year ago reflecting an increase in the earnings that listed companies chose to share with investors, the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) said, citing data from its research group. Read the rest of this entry »
HK mag apologizes for Pinoy ‘racial slur’
March 31, 2009
The publisher and editors of Hong Kong Magazine yesterday apologized for the “politically incorrect” article written by its columnist Chip Tsao which has sparked outrage among Filipinos at home and in the former British colony. Read the rest of this entry »
FDA says to avoid pistachios amid salmonella scare
March 30, 2009
FRESNO, Calif. – Federal food safety officials warned Monday that consumers should stop eating all foods containing pistachios while they figure out the source of a possible salmonella contamination. Read the rest of this entry »
Tuition freeze in 178 C. Luzon schools
March 30, 2009
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Majority of 200,000 college students and their parents in Central Luzon will enjoy a respite from increases in tuition and other fees in school year 2009-2010. Read the rest of this entry »
