The Department of Health (DOH) extended for another 15 days the national immunization activity for children as it has yet to reach targets for measles and polio vaccination. In an advisory on Wednesday night (May 31), the DOH said the routine vaccination drive dubbed 'Chikiting Ligtas' for kids under 5 years old would run until June 15. As of May 30, more than 7.54 million kids, or 78 percent of the target, had been inoculated against measles in the monthlong drive. About 2.19 million children, or 68 percent of the target, had been vaccinated against polio.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1778434/doh-extends-measles-polio-vax-drive

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Juana Verger, an entrepreneur who is committed to the production and distribution of the 'super fruit carob'. Video by Nova Producciones | Youtube: Majorca Daily Bulletin TV Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter Carina Gross Palma 07/07/2023 00:01 The chocolate-brown pods are on everyone's lips in Mallorca. Especially in recent years, carob has experienced a renaissance. The fruits of the ' garrover ', the Mallorcan name for the carob tree (Spanish: algarrobo), are increasingly finding their way into local kitchens as an authentic island product.

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/the-mallorcans/news-2/2023/07/07/114721/local-food-super-fruit-the-carob.html

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First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II ( NYSE:FCT – Get Rating ) saw a large decrease in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 11,900 shares, a decrease of 39.0% from the January 31st total of 19,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 128,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days. Institutional Investors Weigh In On First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/04/first-trust-senior-floating-rate-income-fund-ii-nysefct-short-interest-down-39-0-in-february.html

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Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. ( NYSE:ETD – Free Report ) – Equities researchers at Telsey Advisory Group raised their Q1 2024 earnings per share estimates for Ethan Allen Interiors in a note issued to investors on Thursday, August 3rd. Telsey Advisory Group analyst C. Fernandez now anticipates that the company will earn $0.84 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.83. Telsey Advisory Group currently has a 'Market Perform' rating and a $33.00 target price on the stock. The consensus estimate for Ethan Allen Interiors' current full-year earnings is $3.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/09/telsey-advisory-group-weighs-in-on-ethan-allen-interiors-inc-s-q1-2024-earnings-nyseetd.html

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Peggy Lynette Holt Bollenbach of Kingfisher went to her heavenly home on Aug. 3, 2023. Peggy was born July 6, 1964, in Jesup, Ga. In December 1975 she moved with her parents, George and Jeanne Holt, to Dover. It is there she grew up and went to Dover School. While in school she was active in cheerleading and all things social. She was always the 'life of the party' and made many lifelong friends. In September 1982, Peggy married Steve Bollenbach. From their marriage they had two sons, Baily and Drew.

https://www.kingfisherpress.net/article/obituaries/peggy-bollenbach

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MANILA, Philippines — Computer hackers attacked the website and online application of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on Friday, taking down the systems and blocking access for more than 24 hours. In a statement on Saturday, PhilHealth said it has started containment measures as well as an investigation of the 'information security incident,' together with the Department of Information and Communications Technology and other concerned government agencies 'to assess its extent.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1835970/hackers-attack-philhealths-website-systems

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Florida Keys' Watercolor Kapers by Bob Kranich The Cayman Turtle Schooner, (Part 6, Excerpt 71) This is a story, titled The Cayman Turtle Schooner. This story will tell about the forming and history of the Cayman Islands, the green sea turtle's habits and life style, the building of a dugout canoe, and then a schooner, and lastly about the historic two-masted turtle schooner, A. M. Adams. Our two main characters Grandpa and Parker are building their dugout canoe. The Cayman Turtle Schooner Next morning: 'OK, let's see, you've got the lunch and water canteen, Parker?' 'Yes, Grandpa.

http://swflorida.blogspot.com/2023/05/cayman-turtle-schooner-by-bob-kranich.html

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Ann Arbor, July 13, 2023 – Expanding home blood pressure monitoring among US adults with hypertension could substantially reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and save healthcare costs in the long term, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine , published by Elsevier. The results of the study show that expanding home monitoring has the potential to address pervasive health disparities facing racial and ethnic minorities and rural residents because it would reduce cardiovascular events among US adults.

https://www.miragenews.com/home-blood-pressure-monitoring-saves-lives-cuts-1046564/

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Since its inception in August 2014, La Carne Premium Meat Cebu has embarked on an excellent meat adventure in Abu Dhabi, UAE. What began as a humble offering of traceable Angus and Wagyu beef has become a renowned brand synonymous with elevated steak nights and an engaged community of meat enthusiasts. La Carne aims to enhance dining experiences at home and educate and empower individuals to make informed choices regarding savoring exceptional steaks and burgers. La Carne Premium Meat Cebu, situated on the Ground Floor at 88th Avenue, Banilad, is more than just a family butchery.

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MANILA, Philippines —The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Friday announced the latest appointees of the administration of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. The new officials were designated in the National Archives of the Philippines (NAP), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Department of National Defense (DND). Victorino M. Manalo was named as the Executive Director of NAP. Manalo also held the same position during the term of former president Benigno Aquino III, and was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts in January 2023.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1759364/fwd-palace-names-new-appointees-for-dnd-dti-nap

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MANILA, Philippines — Japan will send a team to help the Philippines in its efforts to remove and control oil following the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. According to Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko on Wednesday, they have coordinated the support efforts with the Philippine government. 'JCG (Japan Coast Guard) oil control experts are on the way!' Kazuhiko posted on Twitter. 'In coordination with the PH government, Japan will send a Disaster Relief Expert Team on oil removal and control to support on-going efforts in response to the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro, We are one with you in these trying times,' he added.

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/211804/japan-to-send-team-for-oil-removal-control-after-oil-spill-in-oriental-mindoro

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Gala ( GALA ) traded down 1.6% against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 14:00 PM Eastern on April 3rd. In the last week, Gala has traded 7.3% higher against the US dollar. One Gala token can now be bought for about $0.0401 or 0.00000143 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Gala has a market capitalization of $279.67 million and approximately $128.16 million worth of Gala was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 2.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/03/gala-trading-up-7-3-over-last-7-days-gala.html

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Civic ( CVC ) traded 5.7% lower against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 12:00 PM ET on June 5th. One Civic token can currently be bought for $0.0807 or 0.00000312 BTC on major exchanges. Civic has a total market capitalization of $80.68 million and approximately $2.57 million worth of Civic was traded on exchanges in the last day. In the last seven days, Civic has traded 6.6% lower against the US dollar. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 6.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/05/civic-market-capitalization-achieves-80-68-million-cvc.html

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Gunmen opened fire on a group of paramilitary forces in southern Iran, killing one of them and wounding another three, state media reported Sunday. Local media did not give a motive for Saturday's attack, which occurred on the anniversary of the death while in police custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini and the outbreak of nationwide protests. It was unclear if the attack was linked to the anniversary. The official IRNA news agency said the attack targeting members of the paramilitary Basij occurred late Saturday in the town of Nourabad, some 630 kilometers (390 miles) south of the capital, Tehran.

https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/middle-east/3229010/gunmen-kill-a-member-of-irans-paramilitary-force-and-wound-3-others-on-protest-anniversary.html

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There were originally 96 members when they formed the Malaya Lolas, an association of Filipino women who suffered mass rape and other forms of horrendous crimes committed by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. As chairperson of the Center for International Law (CenterLaw), I joined our young lawyers and staff last Tuesday on a trip to Barangay Mapanique in Candaba, Pampanga, to visit the surviving lolas. Our purpose was to give each of them a copy of a United Nations decision that's favorable to them, explain its contents, and discuss plans to push for the decision's implementation.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/162055/the-disappearing-lolas-of-mapanique

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Symbol (XYM) traded 4.3% higher against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 0:00 AM ET on July 22nd. One Symbol coin can currently be purchased for $0.0301 or 0.00000101 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Symbol has a total market capitalization of $174.20 million and $880,945.42 worth of Symbol was traded on exchanges in […] The post Symbol Trading Down 1.9% Over Last 7 Days (XYM) first appeared on Daily Political .

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I was blessed to grow up in a place where the hills meet the ocean,' Ren ee (Ngāti Porou) says about being born and raised in Rangitukia on the East Coast. She grew up at Te Kautuku Station, a Māori land block that was converted into a beef and sheep farm, managed by her papa Petuere, then her father Rangi Raroa carried on the mahi. Te Kautuku is now naturally regenerating, with mānuka honey production as one of its main operations. There is a vision for large amounts of the land to be restored into native forest.

https://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/kaupapa-maori/renee-loves-regeneration-mahi

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Senate President Juan Miguel 'Migz' F. Zubiri (Bibo Nueva Espaٌa / Senate PRIB). Any legislative proposal to clip the authority of national state agencies to use confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) should also cover local government units (LGUs), according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri. Zubiri issued the remarks amid an ongoing audit being conducted by a Senate oversight committee on CIFs. He was also responding to the plan of Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III to file a measure limiting the allocation of lump-sum funds for undercover operations to select government agencies.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1839491/zubiri-wants-lgus-use-of-secret-funds-clipped

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Evolution AB (publ) ( OTCMKTS:EVGGF – Get Rating ) saw a large decrease in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 677,000 shares, a decrease of 18.3% from the May 15th total of 829,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2,256.7 days. Evolution AB (publ) Price Performance Shares of EVGGF stock traded up $1.38 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $133.58. 150 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,149.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/16/evolution-ab-publ-otcmktsevggf-sees-significant-decrease-in-short-interest.html

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