GENEVA (Reuters) – A World Health Organization panel yesterday recommended the use of Regeneron and Roche’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail for patients at high risk of hospitalizations and those severely ill with no natural antibodies.
The treatment has been granted US emergency use authorization, having gained attention when used to treat former US president Donald Trump’s COVID-19 illness last year. Europe is reviewing the therapy, while Britain approved it last month.
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Chinabank profit jumps 18% to P5.9 B
The earnings of China Banking Corp. (China Bank) grew by 18 percent to P5.9 billion in the first quarter from P5 billion in the same period a year ago, driven by sustained expansion of its core business.
Grab calls for localization of traffic plans
Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines is pushing for a localized approach in addressing the traffic crisis in the country, warning that a one-size-fits-all program may worsen the situation.
Foreign operations carry ICTSI back to growth mode
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) of tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. shipped itself back to expansion mode, as profit rose by 36 percent in the first quarter of the year.
Biggest stand-alone MerryMart store opening in July
Tycoon Edgar \"Injap\" Sia II's Merry Mart targets to open its largest stand-alone full-sized supermarket in July.
SM Prime builds up profit to P10.5 B
Sy-led integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. booked higher profit in the first quarter on the back of robust revenues, particularly from its malls.
Index gains as investors gobble up bargain stocks
The stock market snapped its three consecutive losing streak, opening the week in positive territory as investors hunted for bargains.
'BSP has room to keep policy settings steady'
Monetary authorities have room to keep the country's monetary policy settings steady this month, even if inflation breaches the four percent upper target in April, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr.
Choco primed for breakthrough title?
Much has been said about the Choco Mucho Flying Titans' meteoric rise from a fledgling franchise eyeing a place in the sun five years ago to a legitimate title contender now.
Tropa brace for tough fight
TNT coach Chot Reyes said yesterday it'll be a struggle to turn back Rain or Shine in the PBA Philippine Cup best-of-three quarterfinals as the Tropang Giga gropes for consistency but with what his charges displayed in beating Magnolia to clinch No. 4 in the standings last Sunday, there is reason to be optimistic.
Mitchell powers Cavs past Magic
Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers silenced the young guns of Orlando, beating the Magic 106-94 in Game 7 of their NBA playoffs first-round series Sunday to book a meeting with Eastern Conference top seed Boston.
