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Oral Nicotine Innovations: Testaments to Human Ingenuity

Reflecting changing social attitudes, the future of smoking alternatives and oral nicotine remain promising as these innovations continue to find their footing in the world of harm reduction Here’s a fun fact that’s sure to dazzle guests at your next Christmas reunion: Did you...

Women workers push for Senate concurrence on ratified treaty against gender-based violence in the workplace

Various labor groups led by the Federation of Free Workers Women’s Network (FWN) have urged the Senate to concur with the recent ratification by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of an international treaty that addresses gender-based violence at work. Malacañang submitted for the Senate’s consideration...

Talented young photographer from Sorsogon City secures Honorable Mention in Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk 2023

Renowned photographer Scott Kelby—award-winning author and CEO of KelbyOne—has officially announced the winners and honorable mentions from this year's highly anticipated Worldwide Photo Walk. Among the celebrated talents is Nash Jamrec Dioquino, a young and gifted photographer from Sorsogon City in the Bicol Region. Dioquino...

Science and innovation bringing end to smoking

Looking at various times in history, one can comment that tobacco consumption over the decades has had an interesting journey. Just 50 to 60 years ago, no one would bat an eye at gaggles of gentlemen and their wispy dates smoking in fine dining...

FFW backs restoration of SUCs budget to boost employment, facilitate tech advancement

At the National Tripartite Conference organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today, the Federation of Free Workers (FFW) strongly supported the call of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to restore their capital outlay budget. The call was made amid moves by...

Prize-winning Russian pianist debuts with PPO on Nov. 17

Prize-winning Russian pianist Nikolay Khozyainov will debut with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra as soloist in Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto  No. 2, Op. 18 on Friday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.Cm.  at the Samsung Theater for Performing Arts in Circuit Makati. Newly designated PPO music director Grzegorz...

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Consumer groups support tobacco harm reduction

Consumer groups across the Asia-Pacific region want tobacco harm reduction (THR) to be acknowledged as a human right and public health strategy to help...

How to be the best lawyer in your chosen field of practice

When asked what advice he can give to the new breed of lawyers—considering the current backdrop of the legal profession such as the prevalent...

Salient Provisions of Executive Order No. 121, s.2020 (Emergency Use Authorization)

From a paper delivered during the Dec. 10 webinar, “Health and Economic Outlook for 2021—Sparking Hope: Will a Vaccine see an end to the...

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In a lotto station a block away from my home was a long line of people handing out their lotto cards to the cashier....