The government’s task force on pandemic response has included the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hungary in the list of countries with travel restrictions in a bid to prevent the spread of a more contagious variant of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Malacanang said on
The Department of Labor on Employment (DOLE) is beefing up its campaign against business establishments that do not observe health protocols against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). DOLE Undersecretary Benjo Santos M. Benavidez on Friday said the agency will strictly impose penalties on erring companies, citing
The Food and Drug and Administration (FDA) has warned the public not to use two face mask brands which did not go through the proper authorization process. In an advisory released on Friday, FDA Director-General Rolando Enrique D. Domingo said a brandless product referred to
Tens of thousands of small businesses are set to receive insurance payouts covering losses in the first national lockdown, following a court ruling. The Supreme Court found in favour of small firms receiving payments from business interruption insurance policies. For some, it could provide the lifeline allowing
A large London plumbing firm plans to rewrite all of its workers’ contracts to require them to be vaccinated against coronavirus. Pimlico Plumbers chairman Charlie Mullins said it was “a no-brainer” that workers should get the jab. If they do not want to comply with the policy,
Rail services in Britain will be reduced to 72% of pre-pandemic levels over the next few weeks, and passengers are being asked to check before they travel that their service is running. The cuts, which will be announced from Thursday, are less than the 50% reduction
British fishermen have accused Boris Johnson of dishonesty and betrayal over his Brexit fishing deal. An angry letter from the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations accuses him of submitting to a “neo-colonial relationship with the EU on fish for long into the future”. In the letter the
Bitcoin briefly bounced back above $40,000 yesterday as the cryptocurrency shook off calls for stricter regulation to resume its upward march. At its peak the digital currency had risen 7.5 per cent, reaching $40,094, but pared gains to 4.3 per cent in New York last night
London-based start-ups raised more than $10 billion in funding last year, cementing the capital’s status as Europe’s leading technology hub. Investors continued to flock to London despite the shockwaves from Covid-19, as it received more venture capital funding than any European city, a new study has
Without a doubt, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has left the economy on its deepest slump. However, experts projected that the worst might be over and 2021 will be a year of economic recovery for the Philippines. Listen as the country’s chief monetary authority
Inspired by traditions, modern architecture, and the needs of Filipino families, PHINMA Properties has opened the doors for its latest project, Likha Residences last Saturday, December 12, at the heart of Muntinlupa. They have achieved yet another milestone — their return to the luxury market
Authentic luxury, when bundled with uncompromised performance and design, makes for a very delightful experience for both car riders and passengers. This is what Lexus LM 350, one of the most in-demand models in the Lexus lineup, can offer. Priced from P5,408,000, the LM 350 is