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Day: December 19, 2023

Fraser Institute News Release: Hong Kong plummets to 46th spot in latest Human Freedom ranking as China continues to violate “one country, two systems” pact

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As a result of increasing restrictions on liberties in Hong Kong—once among the freest places on earth—it now ranks 46th in the latest Human Freedom Index report, released today by Canada’s Fraser Institute and the U.S.-based Cato Institute. As recently as 2010, Hong Kong was the 3rd freest […]

Duck Creek Technologies Adds Lloyd’s of London Integration to its Reinsurance Cloud Platform

Duck Creek Reinsurance extends its market leading capabilities to support insurance carriers globally LONDON, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, announces support for and integration into Lloyd’s Outwards Reinsurance Scheme (LORS) for its ceding reinsurance customers using […]

NCSC reminds elderly to check PhilHealth registration

MANILA: The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) on Monday reminded the elderly to check their registration with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), as well as the accredited diagnostic laboratories and clinics in the co…

Drive to prevent chronic kidney disease expanded to 12 provinces

MANILA: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca and various health advocacy groups on Tuesday inked a partnership with 12 provincial governments as part of efforts to combat chronic kidney disease (C…

Davao Region optimistic about exporting frozen durian next year

DAVAO CITY: After opening the China market for fresh durian this year, the Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) is optimistic that quality frozen durian fruits will also enter the same country next year. In a press briefing Tuesday,

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