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NFA cites excuses for slow palay procurement While the country is assured that the National Food Authority (NFA) will have enough subsidized rice to distribute when needed, the state-run grains agency’s chief said their palay procurement has been slowed down by lack of rice milling facilities and government’s low buying price. In a text exchange, National Food Authority (NFA) Administrator Judy Carol Dansal said it’s not the supply, but the lack of rice milling facilities that impedes the agency’s palay procurement. ...
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Economic indicators reflect BSP’s policy stance With low inflation and growth, and even lower interest rates, the central bank is faced with a negative real policy rate and officials said this is just a reflection of the Monetary Board’s accommodative policy stance. “The prevailing policy interest rate reflects the accommodative monetary policy stance of the BSP (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas),” said BSP Governor Benjamin E. Diokno over the weekend. ...
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Prospect of P100-B coco levy fund release excites PCA Though the road toward the release of the P100-billion coco levy fund is still long and complicated, with two pending bills still needed to be passed in both houses of Congress before President Rodrigo Duterte’s promise can be finally fulfilled, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) is already busy preparing for the eventual return of the coconut farmers’ money. PCA Administrator and ex-Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Benjamin R. Madrigal Jr. ...
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Meralco cannot delay 1,800 MW supply – DOE Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) cannot delay the additional 1,800 megawatt of greenfield capacity and has been directed to explore other options in meeting its targeted competitive selection process (CSP). “Their (Meralco’s) request is to delay it…that they will start CSP by October. So what we’re trying to say is: explore additional or other mediums to proceed so we can still be able to hit the target of delivery of supply,” said Energy Assistant Secretary Redentor Delola. ...
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MECQ to drag Q3 recovery -DOF The Department of Finance (DOF) is only expecting a moderate economic recovery in the third-quarter due to reimposition of strict lockdown over Metro Manila and nearby provinces. While the economy remains in good shape, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III admitted that the reimposition of a two-week modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in key areas of Luzon is one-step backward for the country. ...
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Helping ensure that farm produce reach our table SPEAKING OUT Food security has long been a concern of Filipinos and much more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. The quarantine restrictions have made access to food and the market more difficult. The small farmers’ produce rot because there is no one to deliver them to the market. Oftentimes, farmers have to sell them very cheaply just so their harvest won’t totally go to waste. For consumers, the shortage of farm produce in some areas has led to higher prices. ...
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The middle class speaks #ASKGOYO Last week was a terrible week for the country and our economy. We surpassed Indonesia as having the most COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia. We surpassed Indonesia, which has a population of almost 300% more than the Philippines. On the economic front, second quarter figures showed that we had the WORST GDP contraction in Southeast Asia. We’re now in a recession — the first in nearly 30 years. ...
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New BL Series, 'Better Days,' Introduces New Actors, Chesther Chua and Benedix Ramos Series ‘Better Days’ to add new flavor in PH Boys’ Love crazeServing this August 2020, a new Boys’ Love Series titled Better Days is set to prove that true and pure love goes beyond physical attraction. Starring influencers-turned-actors Chesther Chua and Benedix Ramos, both new in the acting field, Better Days follows the colorful story of a vlogger and a chef and how food will play a pivotal role in igniting a spark in what seemed a candid relationship. ...
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Insta Scoop: James Yap and Michela Cazzola Celebrate Fourth Birthday of Son, Michael Image courtesy of Instagram: jamesyap18Image courtesy of Instagram: michelacazzola
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Insta Scoop: Neri Miranda Enrolls in Entrepreneurship Course of Harvard School Online Images courtesy of Instagram: mrsnerimiranda
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Frontline worker is Sagada s first COVID-19 case The municipality of Sagada in Mountain Province on Sunday logged its first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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US, UK and allies call for prompt Hong Kong elections Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand urged Hong Kong Sunday to hold elections as soon as possible, warning the authorities about moves to "undermine the democratic process."
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Falls to the ground and dies Gospel • Jn 12:24-26 * Only when a seed is planted in the ground can it germinate, extend its roots, start its growth process, and eventually bear fruit. A seed achieves its full potential when it is taken out of the bag or bottle and buried in the ground. Jesus uses the seed to […]
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Breasts and nipples BY RICA CRUZ * Hello Doc Rica, Kapag nagse-sex kami ng asawa ko, we both enjoy when he plays with my boobs. Lalo na kapag nas-squeeze and suck nya yung nipples ko. Now we are in that stage na we want to have a baby, and eventually breastfeed, iniisip ko lang kung […]
M00:09 Business World L
Style (08/10/20) 1 of 4 ADULT hiking rain poncho COTTON Piqué Regular Fit Polo Shirt Multicolor Decathlon’s rainy day collection out DECATHLON, the sports gear shop, does not see rain as a reason to stop one’s fitness activities, whether one’s daily activities involve cycling, running, scootering, walking, commuting, or simply just staying safe at home. Decathlon’s Rainy Season Collection is now available at www.decathlon.ph. ...
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Makeover: UK fashion bible Vogue turns serious for September VOGUE.CO.UK LONDON — Misan Harriman hopes to encourage employers to cast the recruitment net more widely with his Vogue cover portrait of influential Black activists in place of the usual pouting stars. Footballer Marcus Rashford, who helped force a UK government U-turn on children’s meal vouchers, and Adwoa Aboah, a model and mental health campaigner are featured with the banner “Activism Now, The Faces of Hope” on the front of the fashion bible. ...
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More brands release face mask versions 1 of 2 THE UA Sportsmask is a reusable, water-resistant performance face mask, designed to optimize breathing and maximum comfort. It can be used by people who want to train and exercise for health and wellness amid the pandemic, from serious athletes to casual fitness enthusiasts. THE Nano Wave Mask is touted to successfully combine function and form, featuring “state-of-the-art materials, a five-layered filtration system and a valve system designed for easy breathing and talking. ...
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Why getting a flu shot is important during a COVID-19 pandemic AS HEALTH workers called for stricter protocols to lighten their load in an overwhelmed healthcare system, there is one thing you can do to help: get vaccinated. A recent webinar called “Protect the Elderly” by the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) called to continue immunization during the community quarantines and prioritize the elderly. The webinar focused on the administration of influenza (or flu) vaccines to the elderly, a particularly vulnerable sector. ...
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Lazada keeps people shopping longer with entertainment DURING its early days, online shopping was straightforward and uncomplicated — one would search for an item, click on it to add to the cart, pay, and wait for it to be delivered — but today, online platforms like Lazada have found that by providing entertainment within their app via games and livestreams is an effective way to engage with customers and turn their clicks into sales. ...
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Stronger-than-expected earnings prompt investors to snap up URC By Marissa Mae M. Ramos, Researcher UNIVERSAL ROBINA CORP. (URC) is one of the most actively traded issues last week as investors took notice of its resiliency despite the lockdowns in several areas of the country. A total of 9.16 million URC shares worth P1.18 billion were traded from Aug. 3 to 7, data from the Philippine Stock Exchange showed. The Gokongwei-led firm closed at P135.40 apiece on Friday, up by 10.6% from its closing price on July 30. ...
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Semirara Mining and Power posts 61% profit fall CONSUNJI company’s power generation business reports mixed results. — SEMIRARAMINING.COM SEMIRARA Mining and Power Corp. reported a 61% drop in after-tax income to P2.2 billion in the first semester as quarantine policies enforced since March pulled down coal demand and electricity sales. The Consunji-led listed firm netted P1 billion in the second quarter, while it booked P1.2 billion in the first three months of 2020. Its coal business brought P1. ...
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Regulator shuts down BOSS Network for fraud THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ordered the shutdown of Building Our Success Stories Network, Inc. (BOSS Network), which it said is fooling investors that it runs a multi-level marketing program. In a statement over the weekend, the SEC said it had issued a June 18 a cease-and-desist order to BOSS Network for soliciting investments from the public without authorization from the regulator. Its collaborator 101Upper Class Corp. ...
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SEC extends deadline for new manual on governance THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is extending the deadline for the submission of a new Manual on Corporate Governance for public companies and registered issuers until the end of next month. In an Aug. 6 memorandum uploaded on its website, the SEC said the commission en banc had agreed to move the original July 12 deadline of the new manual to Sept. 30 in light of the coronavirus situation in the country. ...
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PLDT defers plan to redevelop Makati property, cites pandemic PLDT, INC. is putting on hold the plan to redevelop the company’s Ramon Cojuangco Building (RCB) in a prime spot in Makati City, its chairman said. “Wala eh (None), that has been put on hold because of the pandemic,” said Manuel V. Pangilinan, who is also the chief executive officer of the telecommunications service provider, when asked for an update on the plan at a briefing on Aug. 6. RCB is PLDT’s current headquarters in Makati City. Mr. ...

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