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DENVER - Colorado could save up to $140 million annually, and reduce potential harm to patients, by minimizing so-called low-value health-care services - diagnostic tests, screenings and treatments where the risk of harm outweighs any likely benefits. Cari Frank, vice president for communications with the Center for Improving Value in Health Care - the group behind a new report - pointed to opioid prescriptions for lower back pain as one clear example, where pain relief comes with the risk of ...

(1st UPDATE) The average inflation for January to May 2021 is at 4.4%, also beyond the government's 2% to 4% target band

Mishandled food is punishable under the Food Safety Act. A fine of at least P100,000 and a one-month suspension can be slapped for the first offense.

Rotational blackouts may last until June 7

How can we prevent blackouts from happening? The Department of Energy says reserves are needed.

(2nd UPDATE) The Department of Energy says this is due to the unplanned outage of a power plant

Low-income households will have access to the lifeline rate for 50 more years

Manila Water will be cutting and plugging its old 500-mm mainline along Ortigas Avenue near EDSA in Barangay Ugong Norte, Quezon City, to prevent further leaks and breakages

The New Paper The Aqua Mineral store in Waterway Point.PHOTOS: NURHUDA HALIM, NADINE CHUA The items Ms Nurhuda Halim’s mother bought and (right) the receipt showing she spent $2,400, which Aqua Mineral has refunded. Undergraduate shocked after her mother, 60, revealed what happened at beauty care store 0 Engagements She went to Waterway Point to withdraw money ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations but ended up $2,400 poorer, after buying a few skincare products. When Ms Nurhuda Halims mo...

Duterte signs EO lowering tariffs on imported rice May 15, 2021 8:22 PM PHT Rappler.com President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order (EO) lowering tariffs on imported rice, Malacañang said Saturday, May 15. Dutertes EO No. 135 lowered the Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates for imported rice from 40% to 35%. Malacañang said its "to diversify the countrys market sources, augment rice supply, maintain prices affordable, and reduce pressures on inflation." "The tariff reduction too...