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Washington, D.C.: Cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) are expected to increase in four of the world’s highest burden countries, including the Philippines, over the next two decades, a new study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found.

San Francisco: A large, nationally representative study in the United States indicates that social smokers’ risk for high blood pressure and high cholesterol is identical to those who light up cigarettes every day. 

Consistent with its aim to provide its members and qualified dependents with access to high-quality medical care, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) continues to find ways to further expand its array of social health-insurance benefit packages for every Filipino. 

San Francisco: Microsoft Corp. unveiled last week a new personal computer (PC) model that’s installed with a new Windows operating system (OS) that’s slightly different from its previous version. 

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Cloudfone, the flagship mobile phone and tablet brand of the Cellprime Group, one of the Philippines’ top technology companies, announced recently the launch of the first Cloudfone NBA Edition smartphone in Southeast Asia. 

Jabra, considered the leader in the development of professional communications and sound solutions, announced last month the availability of the Jabra Speak 710 in the local market. 

Sales of local automobiles grew by double digits in the first quarter of this year, it was learned recently. 

Hino Motors Philippines Corp. (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, is broadening its customization services as part of its commitment to provide total support for its clients. The company builds trucks and buses tailored to various client needs, with projects ranging from mobile clinics and tourist buses to mobile courts. 

Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) exuded confidence anew at the just-concluded exhibition of its newest line of trucks exemplifying its core values of dependability, durability, and reliability during the four-day 2017 Trans Sport Show at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. 

Chevron Philippines Inc., the marketer of Caltex products in the country, introduced late last month in Taguig City its newest premium diesel engine oil, the Caltex Delo 400 MGX SAE 15W-40, to address the needs of commercial businesses while meeting stringent Philippine emission regulations, as well as promising huge savings for its users.