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Feb 8, 20091

Protect women — CHR

by Joel dela Torre
from People’s Journal

MARKING the United Nations Day for Women and International Peace today, the Commission on Human Rights called on government to improve protection and programs for the rights of women.

The CHR said … Read the rest

Feb 10, 20040

SARS cost RP P33b

The Manila Standard

The SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) outbreak last year cost the Philippines an estimated $600 million (roughly P33 billion) in lost revenues.

But despite the huge losses, the Philippines was actually one of two countries in Asia … Read the rest

Jan 7, 20040

DH from HK, hubby isolated for SARS

Jherry L. Barrinuevo
Manila Standard

The fourth SARS suspect since the world was declared free from the virus July last year is with us.

?MD,? a 42-year-old Filipina domestic helper from Hong Kong, arrived without any symptoms of severe acute … Read the rest

Jul 31, 20030

DOH’s 10 utos Laban sa SARS

Ironically, if there is one good thing that came out of this dreaded virus, it is that people have become more conscious about their personal hygiene. Below are the 10 things the Department of Health advises people to do to … Read the rest

May 23, 20030

Singapore wage council to urge pay cut on SARS-affected companies

The Manila Times

SINGAPORE-Singapore’s National Wages Council is expected to urge a wage cut for workers in companies reeling from the impact of the SARS outbreak when it releases its guidelines this week. The Straits Times newspaper reported.

Separately, national … Read the rest

May 4, 20030

US businesses expected to expand in Asia pre-SARS

from The Manila Times

SINGAPORE?As many as three-fourths OF US businesses in a Gallup poll is expected to expand in Asia this year, a sign of optimism in the world?s fastest-growing region before a virus outbreak clouded the outlook.

The … Read the rest

Apr 1, 20030

7 Filipinos among 11 new SARS cases in Toronto

Michaela P. del Callar
The Daily Tribune

Seven out of 11 new probable cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Toronto; Canada are Filipinos, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) report said yesterday.

The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto … Read the rest

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