Medicine is one of the fields that requires practitioners to be ethical at all times. In reinforcing ethical behavior, some entities should be praised for taking the initiative in this regard. The Philippines has become a signatory to the Mexico City Principles, which clearly state how healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies should be ethical in dealing with patients. The fact that the cost involved for the pharma company in such cases is small does not make it ethical. Medical professionals must be transparent about their financial interests and must adhere to the ethical maxim that the patients’ interests must always come first over personal gains.

(From right) Mr Alex Lee, General Manager of Miramar Travel; Mr Daniel Freihofer, Consul General of Switzerland in Hong Kong; Ms Florence Pasquier, Chief Commercial Officer of Rail Europe. In response, Miramar Travel has partnered with Rail Europe to launch a series of exclusive European railway tours aimed at promoting sustainable tourism initiatives. Through its partnership with Rail Europe, Miramar Travel is introducing a new ‘European Rail Series’ of itineraries that allow travelers to explore Switzerland, France, Italy, and the UK by train. Beyond the convenience, Alex also pointed out several other benefits offered by railway travel. To further enhance its rail travel offerings, Miramar Travel is also launching an online flagship store this summer.

Coast Guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela said coast guard and navy boats were harassed by Chinese vessels, despite having informed them the operation was of a medical nature. "The barbaric and inhumane behaviour displayed by the China Coast Guard has no place in our society," Tarriela said in a statement. Tarriela said the Chinese coast guard "engaged in dangerous manoeuvres and even intentionally rammed" a navy boat while it was transporting the sick personnel. Another attempt was made the next day with the help of the Philippine coast guard and the soldier was successfully evacuated, Brawner said. China routinely accuses the Philippines of encroachment while Manila and its allies have condemned what they calls aggression by Beijing.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of the stockholders of Jollibee Foods Corporation (the "Corporation") shall be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:00 in the afternoon. Only stockholders of record as of May 28, 2024 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, this meeting. In the interest of public health and safety, there will be no physical meeting. The Corporation shall conduct the meeting virtually and the stockholders may attend and participate via remote communication and by voting in absentia or by appointing the Chairman of the meeting as their proxy. The deadline for registration to vote in absentia shall be until 12:00 P.M. of June 21, 2024.

MANILA: The El Nino phenomenon has ended, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) announced on Friday (June 7). The Pagasa El Nino Southern Oscillation Alert and Warning System (ENSO) was also lowered to inactive (ENSO-neutral), while the La Nina watch remains in effect. The El Nino phenomenon, according to Pagasa, is a “large-scale oceanographic/meteorological phenomenon that develops in the Pacific Ocean and is associated with extreme climatic variability” such as devastating rains, winds, and drought. “DOST [Department of Science and Technology]-Pagasa announces the end of El NiNo, as the conditions in the tropical Pacific have returned to El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO)-neutral levels. “DOST-Pagasa will continue to closely monitor any significant developments in this climate phenomenon,” Pagasa said.

Kelly KongOver a third of women seeking help from the Hong Kong Federation of Women's Centres are experiencing mental health issues that are often rooted in domestic violence and relationship problems. That pandemic period caused a worsening of interpersonal relationships and financial situations and increased parent-child communication issues. Self-esteem risks are 150 to 288 percent higher for women at the receiving end of domestic violence, stalking, gender discrimination, or family status discrimination. Despite friends and family members trying to stop her, she left home. May got help fortifying her mental resilience after coping with bouts of depression at an asylum center.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of the stockholders of Jollibee Foods Corporation (the "Corporation") shall be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:00 in the afternoon. Only stockholders of record as of May 28, 2024 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, this meeting. In the interest of public health and safety, there will be no physical meeting. The Corporation shall conduct the meeting virtually and the stockholders may attend and participate via remote communication and by voting in absentia or by appointing the Chairman of the meeting as their proxy. The deadline for registration to vote in absentia shall be until 12:00 P.M. of June 21, 2024.

On buy and sell platform Carousell, iPhone ranks among the top five searched keywords. Among the most frequently-purchased secondhand phones are the iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and iPhone 15. This highlights the sustained popularity of older Apple products in the secondhand market. Meanwhile, Samsung asserts its position as the preferred Android brand within the Mobile Phones &andGadgets category. This trend underscores the value proposition of the secondhand mobile market, where consumers can access premium devices without the premium price tag.

Pinoys urged to reduce plastic useOn this World Environment Day, we urge every Filipino to take action: reduce plastic use, participate in cleanup drives and support sustainable practices,” said Makakalikasan-Nature Party Philippines national spokesperson Geraldine Lanusa Perez. MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos should reduce plastic use as the country remains a top contributor to ocean plastic pollution, producing at least 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste annually, an environmental group said yesterday. “On this World Environment Day, we urge every Filipino to take action: reduce plastic use, participate in cleanup drives and support sustainable practices,” said Makakalikasan-Nature Party Philippines national spokesperson Geraldine Lanusa Perez. The Philippines has demonstrated its commitment to global climate action by submitting its climate adaptation plan to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, she said. Comprehensive natural resource management strategies are necessary to address these crises, she maintained.

THE peso fell for a third straight day on Wednesday, hitting a fresh 19-month low, while the stock market rebounded following lower-than-expected May inflation. The currency weakened by 7 centavos to P58.78 to the dollar, its lowest close since Nov. 3, 2022's P58.80. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index, meanwhile, returned to the 6,400 level with a 54.9-point or 0.86-percent gain to 6,441.32. Managing Director Luis Limlingan, meanwhile, said "Philippines shares rebounded from prior losses, mirroring the move of the US equities in its last session and shrugging off the uptick in headline inflation this morning." Mining and oil, and industrials were the only decliners, down 0.57 percent and 0.05 percent, respectively.

At least six crewmembers of the F/B King Bryan, a fishing boat, are killed when an explosion and a fire hit their vessel nearly 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) off Cebu, coast guard officials said on June 6, 2024. Six others were rescued, including the skipper. They were still being treated at a hospital or were too traumatized to tell investigators what set off the explosion and fire onboard the vessel on June 5 off Naga city in Cebu. VIDEO COURTESY OF PHILIPPINE COAST GUARDGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Narendra Modi insists he would be able to continue his agenda despite the shock election result. AFPIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced the prospects of a far tougher-than-expected third term after his party failed to secure an outright majority for the first time since sweeping to power a decade ago. BJP secured 240 seats in parliament, far less than the 303 from five years ago, and 32 seats short of a majority. In a remarkable turnaround, the main opposition Congress party won 99 seats, almost double its 2019 tally of 52. "The country has said to Narendra Modi 'We don't want you'," opposition leader Rahul Gandhi told reporters.

Here are 6 tech recos you can score this 6.6MANILA, Philippines — Are you into tech and want to upgrade your devices soon? With Amazon Echo Dot, Alexa can respond to your voice commands for weather updates, music, almost anything under the sun. More than hands-free convenience, the 5th Gen Echo Dot also uses recycled materials—smart and sustainable! The Echo Dot is a budget-friendly option that can help you stay organized and increase your productivity without breaking the bank. It’s lightweight and has possibly has eye-friendly display that reduces eye strain during long reading sessions.

The need for an alternative international systemBoth the United States and China share the same ambition to remake the world, except that they have different images of what the world should be like. Both nations rely on trying to build a network of alliances but the United States has been much more successful than China. A 2023 PEW Research Center study surveyed attitudes towards China and the United States in 24 countries on six continents. In contrast, according to Chinese officials, the United States advances its cultural objectives through what has been described as pop culture. But no one, including China and the United States, has created an acceptable and compelling alternative.

Rice inflation rate slowed down in May 2024 — PSAWorkers are unloading truck load of rice at the warehouse of the National Food Authority (NFA) in suburban Manila on October 7, 4014. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported a slow growth in rice inflation between April and May 2024, as well as a slight decrease in its retail prices. “Continuously, bumababa ang average world price of rice halimbawa sa Thailand and Vietnam (Continuously, the average world price of rice have been declining in countries such as Thailand and Vietnam),” he said during the press briefing. “'Pag bumaba ang presyo ng bigas due to tariff, bababa ang price and inflation which would trigger a reduction in inflation moving forward. (If the rice prices go down due to tariff, price and inflation will go down and would trigger a reduction in inflation moving forward),” Balisacan said.