Olives can offer more than just "liquid gold"

Olives have more than just liquid gold to offer

(By ALEX WHITING, EU Horizon) — Olive oil is a multibillion-euro global business and Manuel Román is determined to create an even bigger market from the sacred ancient fruit. Román is co-founder of ISANATUR, a Spanish company that has built a refinery able to turn every part of an olive into a commercial product of … Read more

NSF announces nearly $50 million partnership with Ericsson, IBM, Intel, and Samsung to support semiconductor Industry | News24.ph

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The U.S. National Science Foundation today announced a cross-sector partnership with Ericsson, IBM, Intel, and Samsung to support the design of the next generation of semiconductors as part of its Future of Semiconductors (FuSe) initiative. “Future semiconductors and microelectronics will require transdisciplinary research spanning materials, devices, and systems, as well as the engagement of the full spectrum … Read more

5 billion people risk heart disease from trans fats

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GENEVA — Five billion people globally remain unprotected from harmful trans fat, a new status report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has found, increasing their risk of heart disease and death. Some common food rich in trans fat: 🥐🍿 🍗 🍔 🍟 🌭 🧈 🍦🍰 🍩 Since WHO first called for the global elimination of … Read more

DTI tightens noose on nearly P.5M uncertified consumer products in QC 

Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo seals uncertified ceramic lavatory from a firm in Balintawak, Quezon City, 12 January 2023.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB), bans the sale of uncertified household appliances, lighting devices, and ceramic products worth P482,121.15 during the ramped up enforcement operation in Quezon City, 12 January 2023.  Consumer Protection Group (CPG) Undersecretary Atty. Ruth B. Castelo and FTEB OIC Assistant Director Atty. … Read more

Targeted cash transfer program has distributed PHP18.3B in subsidies for high fuel prices

Targeted cash transfer program has distributed PHP18.3B in subsidies for high fuel prices

The government’s targeted cash transfer (TCT) program, which was designed to mitigate the effects of fuel price hikes on poor households due to the Russia-Ukraine war, accomplished the distribution of PHP18.3 billion in subsidies to about 9.2 million household beneficiaries. “The TCT program intended to alleviate the initial shocks caused by high fuel prices on … Read more

3 Tips to spot an AI-generated article

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Artificial Intelligence has been a discussion for a decade, and following the release of GPT-3, the spotlight of AI-generated content once again captures the media headlines. There is no doubt that as technology evolves, it has changed how we communicate, interact, and consume information. AI-generated content, be it articles, audio, or videos, is becoming increasingly … Read more

PH NEEDS MORE PROGRAMS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVT – NED… – News24.ph

PH NEEDS MORE PROGRAMS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVT – NED… – News24.ph

Summarize this content to 100 words Last modified on October 17, 2018 October 17, 2018 MANILA – Programs on human capital development, specifically Early Childhood Development, are important to address poverty in the country, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said “A human being’s development starts at pregnancy when the mother starts to care … Read more

World Food Prices Set a Record in 2022

World Food Prices Set a Record in 2022

The UN reported that world food prices fell for an ninth month in a row in December. This was the longest stretch of consecutive monthly price reductions since records began. However, the overall yearly price was the highest recorded since 2012. Ukraine is a major supplier of wheat and cooking oil; consequently, food prices rose … Read more