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[OPINION] My alcohol-free year
For those who are thinking of doing a dry year, here are some assurances that it can be done
Would you eat meat grown from cells in a laboratory? Here's how it works
This is called 'in vitro agriculture'
The cold will inherit the Earth
It is not 'wealthy country warming' that is happening, but global warming. We all live in a planet that has been warming.
Average time people spend on Facebook declining - study
The decline in Facebook digital consumption includes Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp
Alcohol guidelines in many countries may not be safe – study
Research says regularly drinking more than 100 grammes of alcohol per week – about 5 or 6 medium glasses of wine or pints of beer – is linked to a shorter life expectancy for men and women
#IAmHampasLupa: Promoting farming, mindful eating on social media
Sustainable food production and consumption are crucial in reducing carbon footprint, thereby mitigating climate change
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: 'Unli-rice' and unlimited possibilities
It is unrealistic for public officials to expect Filipinos to expand their diet when they have nothing else – except government-supplied rice – to begin with
After criticisms, Villar clarifies she won't file bill vs unlimited rice
I just voiced out my concern that eating too much rice is one of the main causes of high blood sugar that leads to diabetes Senator Cynthia Villar clarifies in a statement
Weather, gender affect household energy consumption – study
Philippine Institute of Development Studies finds that energy consumption increases as the level of discomfort brought by higher heat index rises
PH economy to stand out in Asia in 2017 – HSBC
The financial giant raises its 2016 GDP forecast for the country to 6 8 from 6 5 as well as its 2017 GDP forecast to 6 5 from 6 3
DOE: Expect power price hike due to Malampaya shutdown
The DOE says it will try to ease the impact of the Malampaya maintenance shutdown from January 28 to February 18
World Bank expects strong growth for PH until 2018
The global institution sees 6 8 growth this year 6 9 next year and 7 0 in 2018 due to expected infrastructure upgrades and high confidence among consumers and investors
Why millennials are now the apple of advertisers' eyes
As the combined spending power of millennials is projected to soar the advertising world is coming up with ways to reach the younger consumers
PH imports rise by 15.4% in June 2016
The Philippines tops major Asian economies for imports in the first half of 2016 says NEDA
Economists upbeat on PH prospects for 2nd half of 2016
The Philippine economy is firing on all cylinders but economists say boosting spending is as critical as ever
Filipino consumers most optimistic in the world for Q2 2016 – Nielsen
Research firm Nielsen says confidence in the Philippines is at an all time high buoyed by the promise of future reforms
Canadian coffee and donuts giant Tim Hortons coming to PH
Restaurant Brands International Incorporated the firm behind Tim Hortons as well as Burger King announces a joint venture with local investors to bring the chain to the country
Bank lending, liquidity up in May
Domestic liquidity grows by 13 5 to hit almost P8 7 trillion says the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Canned food linked to hormone-disrupting BPA – study
The study also suggests that specific canned foods are linked to higher levels of Bisphenol A a hormone disrupting industrial chemical
World Bank cuts 2016 global growth forecast to 2.4%
Commodity exporting nations are particularly hit but expectations for the Philippines and East Asia stay the same
Malaysia to raise drinking age to 21
The new threshold goes into effect on December 1 2017 along with a new requirement that manufacturers add warnings on the health dangers of alcohol consumption to their product labels
Half of Filipinos splurge on food during payday – Lazada poll
In a Lazada survey nearly 50 say they spend more for a payday meal vs a regular meal
Philippine economy to top ASEAN-5 in 2016 – IMF
Continued strong domestic demand will help the country offset risks from a volatile global market says the International Monetary Fund
China wields increasing power in world wine market – study
The International Organization of Vine and Wine says China remains the main driver of growth in the global wine industry
Facts about China's 2016-2020 growth plan
Here s what you should know about China s 13th 5 Year Plan which is due to be approved by the National People s Congress
PH banks' lending expands by 15.8% in January
Loans for production activities rise by 15 6 led by real estate while loans for household consumption increase by 16 3
Moody's: PH growth in 2016 likely better than peers
The Philippines has shown strong growth compared to export oriented Asian economies says Moody s
Philippines gets credit rating upgrade from NICE
With this latest credit rating action from NICE Fitch Ratings remains the only agency that assigns the minimum investment grade to the Philippines
10 Christmas stories around the world you (also) probably missed
Last minute preps for Christmas made me miss the news I read back on people stories that happened during the holidays and came up with this list
Sustaina Claus has a Christmas message for you
This Green Santa wants you to rethink the consumerist driven holiday season
WATCH: Indonesian kids hooked on cigarettes
In Indonesia kids as young as 2 years old are hooked on cigarettes
Indonesians' new love for steak means increased greenhouse gas emissions
Emissions are predicted to jump dramatically as demand skyrockets since the livestock sector is a major contributor to climate change – accounting for 14 5 of the total global amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity
Coffee remains Filipinos' staple beverage – study
Coffee primarily the 3 in 1 variety grows to 10 in June 2015 from 4 in the same period last year a Kantar Worldpanel study shows
US retail sales edge up in September
Retail sales are a sign of the strength of consumer spending which drives about two thirds of the US economy s activity
Smoking, alcohol, obesity tar Europe's bill of health – WHO
While Europeans are living longer than ever before increases in life expectancy and declines in premature mortality may flatten off if the 3 big lifestyle risk factors are not dealt with a senior WHO director says
Salary loans subject to tighter monitoring
Among the changes include the central bank s renaming of salary loans to salary based general purpose consumption loans
How the millennial consumer is reshaping the PH economy
Maybank says the Philippines young population and declining fertility rate will lead to an increase in the number of working adults who will drive domestic demand and spur economic growth
Filipino consumers 'most optimistic' in Southeast Asia – poll
After settling essential living expenses Filipinos spend on holidays home improvements and out of home entertainment the results of a Nielsen survey show
PH gets credit rating upgrade from Japan
The latest upgrade from Japan Credit Rating Agency is the 22nd positive rating action for the country from international credit rating agencies like S P Moody’s and Fitch
Focus on consumers in smaller Southeast Asia cities – Nielsen
The population of Southeast Asia’s towns and small cities will be 231 million and account for 80 of ASEAN in the coming decade
Indigenous vegetables and the Filipino diet
The decreasing number of Filipinos consuming vegetables is alarming and might lead to bigger problems related to malnutrition
Imports surge by 11.2% in February
The surge is likely reflective of upbeat domestic demand particularly in private consumption and investments says NEDA
Meralco records 2.2% sales growth in Q1
Higher consumption buoys the sales growth of the utility firm in the first quarter of 2015
What are the top 20 food products consumed by Filipinos?
The latest Food Consumption Survey reveals that among the top 5 are rice salt cooking oil coffee and sugar
More Filipinos eat less – survey
According to the Food Consumption Survey done by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute 7 in 10 Filipino households do not meet the daily dietary energy requirements
ADB: Private consumption to boost PH economy in 2015
Factors that powered private consumption in 2014 will continue this year the Asian Development Bank says in a report as it forecasts 6 4 GDP growth for the country in 2015
Helping Filipinos save on electricity bills
WattSmart energy management platform aims to help consumers re evaluate their electricity consumption and in turn lower their monthly bills
Buying power unchanged for almost half of Filipinos
A Kantar Worldpanel survey shows 48 of Filipinos saying their buying power is unchanged since 2013 while 19 from class ABC say it decreased last year
Abortion, affairs top moral no-no’s for Filipinos – survey
Pew Research Center surveys where the Philippines and 39 other countries stand on abortion extra marital affairs gambling pre marital sex divorce homosexuality drinking alcohol contraceptives
The preferred consumer stocks in 2015
A great economy creates a great stock market Because of this we are now entering the 6th year of our bull market
