The determinants of economic resilience: Evidences from publicly listed firms in the Philippines

Natural calamities are highly unpredictable events that could threaten and reduce the efficiency of firms. Previous studies on resilience have identified its determinants in relation to the supply chain, but few among those have attempted to use financial performance as indicators. In this study, financial ratios are used to identify the individual resilience of a firm and its characteristics. This is completed by using data from audited financial statements of publicly listed firms in the Philippines. The empirical results indicate that a low level of liquidity, a high level of leverage, and profitability correlates to a high level of resilience. The findings support that resilient firms are driven by the growth, innovation, and investments of their respective emerging sectors. Additionally, this study finds evidence that the location of a firm is not a significant factor that affects its ability to mitigate disruption

Assessment of knowledge regarding antibiotic drug resistance of special health sciences senior high school students of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute

Antibiotic Drug Resistance (ABR) occurs when a specific pathogen develops the ability to resist a drug that is supposed to eradicate it. ABR is becoming one of the biggest threats to global health today, due to either misuse or overuse that have been practiced. This entails lack of knowledge as the main cause of the prevalence of ABR. Thus, driving the researchers to conduct a study that assesses the Special Health Sciences Senior High School Students of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute regarding their knowledge about antibiotics, antibiotic drug resistance, and the prominent risk factors in DLSMHSI that increases the likelihood of ABR. A standard protocol for validation of approval sheets and questionnaire were followed. Upon completion; dissemination of questionnaires, tallying and tabulation of data took place. The data gathered projected a result of 72.95% correct responses; hence, majority of their responses were right. After careful analysis of the data collected, the researchers found that the factors assessing the knowledge towards antibiotics are substantial. Altogether, the senior high school students of DLSMHSI showed that they are knowledgeable regarding the proper practices, uses, and concepts of antibiotics