(Last of two parts) CEBU CITY, Philippines — Ginalyn Lawas, 35, who has been farming in Sitio Cantipla, Barangay Tabunan, in Cebu City, for 25 years, prefers rainy days to drought. 'Ang pinakafailure sa mag-uuma g'yod is ang bagyo ra man, [especially if] kusog nga hangin, pero kung uwan lang, makaharvest pa jud kay naa may mga eksperto unsaon paggamit sa medisina. Sa init, kung asa ra g'yod taman ang tubig, adto ra g'yod ta katanom,' Lawas told CDN Digital. (The worst failure of a farmer is only when a typhoon hits [especially if] the wind is strong, but if it is only rain, we can still harvest from our crops because there are experts who teach us how to use medicine.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/501612/heat-starts-draining-m-cebu-water-sources-measures-in-place-but-farmers-feel-hot-pinch

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Berenberg Bank assumed coverage on shares of CareTrust REIT ( NASDAQ:CTRE – Free Report ) in a research note published on Thursday morning, MarketBeat reports. The firm issued a buy rating and a $23.00 price target on the real estate investment trust's stock. CTRE has been the subject of a number of other research reports. StockNews.com assumed coverage on CareTrust REIT in a research report on Thursday, May 18th. They set a hold rating for the company. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on CareTrust REIT in a research report on Wednesday, April 19th.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/30/caretrust-reit-nasdaqctre-now-covered-by-berenberg-bank.html

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Equities researchers at StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM – Get Free Report) in a report released on Thursday. The firm set a 'hold' rating on the stock. Several other analysts also recently weighed in on PM. Citigroup upgraded shares of Philip Morris International from a 'neutral' rating to a 'buy' […] The post StockNews.com Initiates Coverage on Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) first appeared on Daily Political .

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/19/stocknews-com-initiates-coverage-on-philip-morris-international-nysepm.html

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Aviva PLC boosted its holdings in shares of American Express ( NYSE:AXP – Get Rating ) by 34.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 407,184 shares of the payment services company's stock after purchasing an additional 105,337 shares during the quarter. Aviva PLC owned approximately 0.05% of American Express worth $60,161,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of AXP.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/23/aviva-plc-raises-stock-holdings-in-american-express-nyseaxp.html

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The architectural attraction, 'Cruise of the Andes' decorated with symbols of the Tiwanakota and Inca cultures, towers over El Alto, Bolivia, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Architect Freddy Mamami is the creator of the building popularly known as a cholet, a term that combines the words cholo and chalet. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

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EBS producer Chung Hyun-sook stresses that the co-production of documentary series helps create true understanding of other cultures Chung Hyun-sook (EBS)Documentary director Chung Hyun-sook shared that her latest food documentary series, 'The Food of Love,' meant more than just creating entertaining video content.'The Food of Love' was a joint production series between five Asian countries -- South Korea, India, Mongolia, Thailand and Malaysia, featuring their cuisines to present each country's culture and life.

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000247850?sid=104

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HR Insights: Navigating Employee Relations, Investigations, and Technology Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Deb Muller, CEO & Founder of HR Acuity This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. As the workplace continues to evolve, businesses are being forced to adapt and innovate to meet the challenge. Our fifth annual workforce trend study will help you understand this year's top business challenges — and set your strategic priorities.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/steve-boese/2023/03/28/hr-insights-navigating-employee-relations-investigations-and-technology

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Ronnie Oneal, on trial for killing his girlfriend and daughter — and setting his son on fire — was allowed to cross-examine his son in court.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/06/17/ronnie-oneal-son-murder-trial-tampa/

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The blueprint for lucrative crossover fights, perfected by Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson, may have found its next blockbuster chapter, as rumors link UFC icon Ronda Rousey to a boxing match against Undisputed Champion Katie Taylor. Reports suggest that the rumored bout between Ronda Rousey and Taylor could take place in Las Vegas next year. […]The post Ronda Rousey’s Rumored Opponent Aims to Follow the Mike Tyson–Floyd Mayweather Blueprint appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-boxing-news-ronda-rouseys-rumored-opponent-aims-to-follow-the-mike-tyson-floyd-mayweather-blueprin/

Benin Management CORP boosted its position in Cisco Systems, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CSCO – Free Report ) by 1.9% in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 37,232 shares of the network equipment provider's stock after buying an additional 701 shares during the period. Cisco Systems makes up approximately 0.7% of Benin Management CORP's portfolio, making the stock its 21st biggest position. Benin Management CORP's holdings in Cisco Systems were worth $1,946,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/09/benin-management-corp-purchases-701-shares-of-cisco-systems-inc-nasdaqcsco.html

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According to the latest projections of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the global climate will be 1.5 to 4.4 degrees Celsius warmer than pre-industrial levels by 2100. This figure is based on various scenarios describing how anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions may develop in the future. So in the best case, if we manage to curb emissions quickly and radically, we can still meet the 1.5 degree target of the Paris Agreement. In the worst case, we will end up far above that.

https://www.miragenews.com/how-trees-influence-cloud-formation-1080904/

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Richard W. Paul & Associates LLC purchased a new position in shares of Adobe Inc. ( NASDAQ:ADBE – Get Rating ) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 2,759 shares of the software company's stock, valued at approximately $928,000. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in ADBE. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Adobe by 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/30/richard-w-paul-associates-llc-buys-new-shares-in-adobe-inc-nasdaqadbe.html

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Plan International Australia Girl and young women activists in Australia and across the world fear for safety, making gains at huge personal cost – new report One in five (17%) adolescent girl and young women activists worldwide have feared for their safety while carrying out their campaigning and advocacy work, according to new research by girls' rights NGO Plan International. Here in Australia, more than a third (35%) of young women and girl activists said that campaigning for their basic rights had taken its toll on their mental and emotional wellbeing – higher than the global figure of one in four (25%).

https://www.miragenews.com/global-female-activists-fear-for-safety-amid-1096542/

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Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women The Honourable Shannon Fentiman The Health Minister announced the removal of co-payments for HIV antiretroviral therapy across Queensland Co-payments will be removed from October 2023 Minister for Health, Mental Health, and Ambulance Services Shannon Fentiman has today announced the removal of co-payments for HIV antiretroviral therapy for people with HIV, regardless of their Medicare eligibility. The announcement was made at the closing ceremony of IAS 2023 - the 12th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Brisbane.

https://www.miragenews.com/hiv-medication-co-payments-waived-in-queensland-1054647/

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Usually very taciturn, Gilas Pilipinas fixture and San Miguel cornerstone June Mar Fajardo had plenty to say when asked about the possibility of playing in another Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup. 'I'm healthy. I'll be joining the trip to Europe,' he told the Inquirer in Filipino as he got his knees wrapped with ice bags shortly after training at Meralco Gym in Pasig City. 'I'm expecting to be fully cleared (by doctors) this week to join all kinds of activities on the court.

https://sports.inquirer.net/514725/fajardo-to-join-gilas-in-euro-sojourn-excited-about-the-prospect-of-playing-a-third-world-cup-in-front-of-home-fans-in-august

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20:13 UTC+8, 2023-05-08        In honor of Red Cross Day, a local man has donated stem cells, saving the life of a leukemia patient. He was honored to make the donation, and hopes others will follow suit.   20:13 UTC+8, 2023-05-08        Ti Gong Chi Xiao donates stem cell on Monday, the Red Cross Day. A local man donated stem cells to save the life of a leukemia patient on Monday. It was a gesture of kindness in celebration of Red Cross Day. Chi Xiao from Qingpu District participated in the stem cell donor's bank five years ago and donated the "gift of life" to a patient on this special day, said officials from the Red Cross Society of China's Shanghai Branch, which kicked off a weeklong event to promote Red Cross spirit and charity activities from Monday.

https://www.shine.cn/news/metro/2305087816/

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Korean Air's A321-neo (Korean Air)South Korea's flag carrier Korean Air attracted the attention of the global airline industry during the annual gathering of the International Air Transport Association held in Istanbul last month, during which it shared its enhanced efforts for more sustainable management.Korean Air said it has focused on environmental, sustainable and governance management since 2021, and the same year also released its own ESG report.'Environmental issues, such as global warming, climate change and environmental degradation have been countlessly addressed but are no longer issues that can be addressed in the distant future,' said Hanjin Group Chairman Walter Cho in a press release.

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Bank OZK cut its position in Chevron Co. ( NYSE:CVX – Free Report ) by 3.5% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 21,562 shares of the oil and gas company's stock after selling 790 shares during the period. Chevron makes up 1.7% of Bank OZK's holdings, making the stock its 16th largest position. Bank OZK's holdings in Chevron were worth $3,518,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of CVX.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/08/27/chevron-co-nysecvx-shares-sold-by-bank-ozk.html

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Jason Hernandez featured clips of estranged wife Moira dela Torre in his new music video, 'Ikaw Pa Rin.' The singer-songwriter couple have been separated for over a year after Hernandez admitted that he had been unfaithful to dela Torre. 'Three years ago, I married my best friend with the intent of spending the rest of my life with her. Though my love for her has always been genuine, a few months ago, I confessed to Moira that I have been unfaithful to her during our marriage. I believe that she deserved to know the truth rather than continue down a ‘peaceful' but dishonest path,' he wrote in a joint statement that was published on May 31, 2022.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/506256/look-jason-hernandez-featured-clips-of-estranged-wife-moira-dela-torre-in-new-video

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