Monthly Archives: December 2014

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It is estimated that 1 in 3 women will experience gender-based violence in her lifetime. Most often at the hands of an intimate partner

MANILA, Philippines—After approving a higher tax exemption on bonuses, the House of Representatives will soon tackle a bill that seeks to lower personal income tax rate, which will result in a higher take-home pay.

WASHINGTON – In the more than two decades since world leaders first got together to try to solve global warming, life on Earth has changed in stark ways.

MANILA, Philippines – Pursuant to the observance of the World AIDS Day, the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC), in coordination with Pinoy Plus, the pioneer organization of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and AIDS in the country held a forum to remind the public and government that the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)…

MANILA, Philippines – The human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome epidemic in the country is crossing over to the general population as female sex workers have contributed significantly to the number of HIV/AIDS cases, the Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) reported yesterday.

Government will lose up to P30 billion in revenues and only 6 percent of employees or 1.5 million workers will benefit as a result of the higher tax exemption for 13th month pay and bonuses, Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares said in an interview with GMA News on Tuesday.

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The extension serves an additional 3,000 to 5,000 passengers daily MANILA, Philippines – As the Metro South Commuter Train service extends to Calamba, Laguna, the Philippine National Railways (PNR) sees a 7% rise in passenger volume.

President Aquino has signed a law providing scholarship benefits to poor but deserving students from public high schools. Republic Act 10648, or the Iskolar ng Bayan Act of 2014, was signed by Aquino last Thursday after it was approved by the Senate and the House of Representatives on Sept. 23 and 24, respectively.

LONDON – Rapid evolution of HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, is slowing its ability to cause AIDS, according to a study of more than 2,000 women in Africa.

Natural calamities cannot be averted. MANILA, Philippines – Natural calamities cannot be averted. So when an earthquake, typhoon, or massive flooding strikes, we need to be knowledgeable about what to do. Premier health institution Makati Medical Center gives tips on what we can do to possibly minimize damage and injury to person and property.

PARIS – Europe is aging faster than any other region of the world. It badly needs immigrants. But many Europeans don’t want them. The “old continent” may be able to offset the impact of a graying workforce until around 2020 by bringing more women and elderly people into work, encouraging mobility within Europe and making…

On a chilly Paris morning some years ago, I was talking to a group of young managers about building high-performance teams. As our conversation progressed, I asked them why they hadn’t already executed some of the ideas we had been talking about. I was completely taken aback by the response: Most blamed their bosses for…

Psychology professionals from all over the country highlight the grave consequences of violence on the mental health and well-being of women Psychological Association of the Philippines This is a public service announcement from the Psychological Association of the Philippines: MANILA, Philippines – Feelings of worthlessness, beliefs of being damaged, debilitating anxiety, disturbed sleep, symptoms of…