The World Bank has further slashed its growth outlook for the Philippines to 4.7 per cent this year, even as the Washington-based multilateral lender remained optimistic that the ongoing mass inoculation against Covid-19 – if further sped up – would allow consumer spending and businesses to rebound in the near term.
May 10, 2021
A sharp jawline and defined cheekbones denote a V-shaped face. For those who don’t already have one, there are products, procedures and surgeries to get it.
The Straits Times
It takes just 30 minutes to undergo a Venus Freeze procedure, a face-contouring and skin-tightening treatment popular with customers of medical aesthetic clinics.
During the treatment, which is relaxing enough to sneak in a quick power nap, a technician glides a warm device over the face and neck.
The device emits radio frequency and pulsed magnetic fields to firm up the skin and enhance one’s facial contours.
While the results vary depending on the individual, most will notice a subtle enhancement to their features, including a sharper looking jawline and the appearance of defined cheekbones – the hallmarks of what is called the V-shaped face.
Basehor police officer under investigation for sexual misconduct incident
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Basehor Police Department
and last updated 2021-05-07 15:25:55-04
KANSAS CITY, Mo. â An officer from the Basehor Police Department is under investigation for a sexual misconduct incident that allegedly happened while they were responding to a call.
According to Capt. Kevin Self, on Wednesday, officers responded to a call regarding a domestic disturbance near 141st Street in Basehor, Kansas.
Officers encountered a woman the department described as highly animated who was arrested for obstruction and later released with no charges.
WB exec urges PH gov’t to address online work issues amid pandemic
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The government should address issues and challenges in online work such as digital divide, the lack of digital infrastructure, and weak social protection schemes.
World Bank – Philippines senior economist Kevin Chua emphasized this during a recent webinar titled “Social Protection, Digital Divide, and Other Issues in Online/Platform Work” organized by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).
Chua, a discussant at the webinar, said the country benefits from digital economy in terms of employment opportunities, gender equality, and poverty eradication.
However, the high cost and the low quality of Internet connection service in the country “has contributed to the digital divide, which leads to unequal access to services delivered by the Internet”.