Every year, 1.9 million people die from tobacco-induced heart disease, according to a new brief released today by the World Health Organization, World Heart Federation, and the University of Newcastle Australia ahead of World Heart Day, marked on 29 September. This equates to one in five of all deaths from heart disease, warn the report’s… Continue reading Tobacco: Cause of 20% Heart Disease Deaths says WHO
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Globe Partners with Tower Companies to Build 900 Sites; Gets 190 Permits Last August
Riding on the momentum of receiving clearance from various local government units (LGUs) to build cell sites across the country, Globe continues to make significant headway in its tower builds through partnerships with several tower companies (towercos). Globe Chief Finance Officer and Chief Risk Officer Rizza Maniego-Eala says that the company’s partnerships with Aboitiz InfraCapital… Continue reading Globe Partners with Tower Companies to Build 900 Sites; Gets 190 Permits Last August
50% off, Double Points via Robinsons Rewards Loyalty Program App
Shopping for must-haves is about to get even more rewarding as the much-awaited Robinsons Rewards VIP Day comes back this month, bringing exclusive deals and discounts to members from their favorite Robinsons stores and brands. This year, loyal customers will have more time to shop as VIP Day is extended to three days, from September… Continue reading 50% off, Double Points via Robinsons Rewards Loyalty Program App
Africa Successful in Eradicating Wild Poliovirus
In an update by the World Health Organization, the independent Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for Polio Eradication officially declared on Tuesday that the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region is free of wild poliovirus. This marks the eradication of the second virus from the face of the continent since smallpox 40 years ago.… Continue reading Africa Successful in Eradicating Wild Poliovirus
Universal Robina Corporation Brands Now on Lazada
You can now buy popular goodies by Universal Robina Corporation (URC) online, through Lazada. URC, one of the biggest food and beverage makers in the country, has recently opened its official store in Lazada’s LazMall. Through this, Piattos, Nova, Cream-O, Cloud 9, Nissin Cup Noodles, Great Taste, C2, Maxx, and other URC snacks, candy, biscuit,… Continue reading Universal Robina Corporation Brands Now on Lazada
WHO: 172 Countries Engaged in COVID-19 Global Access Facility
In an update by the World Health Organization, it revealed that 172 economies are now engaged in discussions to potentially participate in COVAX, a global initiative aimed at working with vaccine manufacturers to provide countries worldwide equitable access to safe and effective vaccines, once they are licensed and approved. COVAX currently has the world’s largest… Continue reading WHO: 172 Countries Engaged in COVID-19 Global Access Facility
Globe Heeds President’s Call to Improve Telco Services
Multi-billion dollar investments in network have improved services but challenges remain. In a statement by Globe Telecom, it revealed that the company heeds the call of the President to improve telco services. Service performance and increased consumer demand for data are the key reasons why the company has been investing billions of dollars to upgrade… Continue reading Globe Heeds President’s Call to Improve Telco Services
More Iloilo Restaurants Partner with Foodpanda
Grounded on its advocacy of helping local restaurants nationwide, Foodpanda, an on-demand food delivery service in the Philippines, partnered with three restaurants in Iloilo City so that Ilonggos could have a taste of specially made food and drinks at a reasonable price. Foodpanda has got your love for food covered by sharing the great stories… Continue reading More Iloilo Restaurants Partner with Foodpanda
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to Reopen with Stringent Safety Measures
Mall developer introduces new safeguards to ensure a ‘Safer and Happier’ shopping experience for all guests. Megaworld Lifestyle Malls is reopening its lifestyle malls and commercial centers with more stringent safety measures to ensure a ‘Safer and Happier’ experience for all its guests and to protect retail partners, store personnel and employees against COVID -… Continue reading Megaworld Lifestyle Malls to Reopen with Stringent Safety Measures
CebuPac Advisory: Cancelled Flights
With the extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) until April 30, Cebu Pacific flights will remain suspended from April 15 to April 30, 2020. Passengers on canceled flights are encouraged to take any one of the following options: Free rebooking. Rebook to any other travel date within three months with change (rebooking) fees and… Continue reading CebuPac Advisory: Cancelled Flights