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Pfizer cuts earnings outlook on lower Covid-19 drug sales

October 14, 2023
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 AFP
The US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer sharply scaled back its earnings outlook for the year, blaming lower-than-expected sales of two drugs used to treat Covid-19, the company said Friday. It now “anticipates full-year 2023 revenues to be in the range of $58.0 to $61.0 billion, versus its previous guidance range of $67.0 to $70.0 billion,” Pfizer […]
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Albie Casiño unperturbed by past relationship with Andi Eigenmann

October 14, 2023
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 LionhearTV
In a recent press conference for the movie ‘Can’t Buy Me Love,’ actor Albie Casiño displayed his nonchalance when asked about the prospect of working with his ex-girlfriend, Andi Eigenmann. When queried about his willingness to collaborate with Andi, Albie responded with a straightforward, “‘Yon hindi. I can go the rest of my life without [...]
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Bea Alonzo’s camp remains silent about ‘1521: The Quest for Freedom’ movie award

October 14, 2023
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 LionhearTV
The recent accolades received by the historical-romance drama movie ‘1521: The Quest for Freedom’ at the Sweden Film Awards (SFA) have not elicited any public response from the camp of Filipino actress Bea Alonzo. Despite the film’s success at the SFA, there has been no official statement or reaction from Bea Alonzo’s side. The victory [...]
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OFWs coming home Monday

October 14, 2023
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 Charles Dantes
Leave Israel warzone as DFA confirms 3rd Pinoy death from Hamas attacks The first batch of Filipinos fleeing the war in Israel will head for home on Oct. 16, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said, as it confirmed a third Filipino casualty Friday. The third Filipino killed in the surprise attack by Hamas on […]
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1.1m Gazans given 24 hours to evacuate ahead of ground assault

October 14, 2023
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 AFP
Israel on Friday gave Palestinians 24 hours to leave Gaza City ahead of an expected ground offensive in retaliation against Hamas for the deadliest attack in Israeli history. The United Nations said it had been informed of the evacuation order shortly before midnight Thursday, six days after hundreds of Hamas gunmen broke through the militarized […]
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Gov’t on guard against ‘copycat’ terrorist strikes, says DND chief

October 14, 2023
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 Vince Lopez
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Friday said it is on guard against “copycat” attacks by local Hamas sympathizers following Saturday’s terrorist attack on Israel. “We are monitoring possible spillover or copycat effects but we have not yet seen anything so far,” Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said on the sidelines of the launching of […]
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Rody threatens to kill legislator to help Sara get CIF—Colmenares

October 14, 2023
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 Maricel Cruz
Former President Rodrigo Duterte is threatening members of Congress with harm, in particular a militant lawmaker, just so his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, can get confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) for her offices, a former legislator said Friday. Neri Colmenares, chairman of the Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan (Makabayan) and Bayan Muna party-list, condemned Duterte’s […]
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Asiad gold to stay with PH despite Brownlee dope test

October 14, 2023
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 Randy Caluag
The Asian Games basketball gold medal will stay with the Philippines even as naturalized player Justin Brownlee, who tested positive for a banned substance, faces a two-year suspension if he fails the confirmatory doping test. “The gold remains with us,” Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said on Friday, moments after receiving the […]
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Marcos to DICT: Beef up defenses vs. cybercriminals

October 14, 2023
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 Darwin G. Amojelar
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to beef up its defense against cybercriminals, as he expressed concern over recent data leaks in government agencies. “Yesterday, the President called up and he’s really very afraid of what’s happening here. And he actually told us that we should really […]
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SM San Pedro Opens

October 14, 2023
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 Manila Standard
SM Center San Pedro, SM’s 84th mall, officially opens its doors to Laguna residents on Friday following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured from left are SM Engineering Design and Development Corp. President Hans Sy Jr., SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, Laguna Vice Gov. Karen Agapay, Bishop Leo Murphy Drona, San Pedro City Mayor Art Joseph Francis […]
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