Megastar Sharon Cuneta gets candid during an interview in Makati City on March 12, 2024, for a brand she is endorsing. Besides answering questions regarding her husband, former senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan and her children, Cuneta also shared her realizations after a social media detox she took while recovering from her hip problem. Video by Christina Alpad
Source:Manila Times
March 16, 2024 16:05 UTC
The Chery Tiggo Crossovers hand defending champion Creamline Cool Smashers their first defeat via sweep, 25-18, 26-24, 25-23, in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna on Saturday, March 16, 2024. After two consecutive losses, Eya Laure shared how the team prepared for Creamline. The Crossovers snapped the 19-game winning streak of the Cool Smashers, counting from last year's conference. BugauisanGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Source:Manila Times
March 16, 2024 14:15 UTC
Bitcoin not invented by computer scientist Wright — courtLONDON, United Kingdom — Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is not "Satoshi Nakamoto", the pseudonym used by the creator of the cryptocurrency bitcoin when it launched in 2008, a UK court ruled Thursday. "Dr Wright is not the person who adopted or operated under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto in the period 2008 to 2011." The judge added: "Dr Wright is not the person who created the bitcoin system... he is not the author of the initial versions of the bitcoin software." The organisation brings together heavyweights in the industry, including the cryptocurrency platform Coinbase and Block, which specialises in digital payments. "That ends today with the court's ruling that Craig Wright is not Satoshi Nakamoto," it added.
Source:Philippine Star
March 15, 2024 22:47 UTC
SUZUKI Philippines celebrated a momentous occasion with the groundbreaking ceremony for Suzuki Auto Silang, the second 3S (sales, service and spare parts) dealership to emerge from its partnership with NXT Mile Motors Inc.Suzuki Philippines and NXT Mile Motors Inc. officers and representatives lead the groundbreaking of Suzuki Auto Silang dealership, which is set to open to the public in 2025. CONTRIBUTED PHOTONorihide Takei, director and general manager of Suzuki Philippines' Automobile Division, expressed his excitement for the commencement of this groundbreaking venture. He extended sincere gratitude to NXT Mile Motors Inc. for its unwavering support and dedication, highlighting its pivotal role in bringing Suzuki Auto Silang to fruition. The event marked the initiation of construction of Suzuki Auto Silang, promising the residents of Silang, Cavite and neighboring areas convenient access to Suzuki vehicles and exceptional service. For daily updates on Suzuki, visit Suzuki Auto PH's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SuzukiAutoPH, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SuzukiAutoPH and on Instagram at @suzukiautoph.
Source:Manila Times
March 15, 2024 16:36 UTC
What’s new in Singapore’s Sentosa: A tech and nature-inspired attraction, your next must-visitAs night falls, the Symphony Streams transforms into an underwater world where visitors can immerse immerse themselves in an oceanic soundscape and virtual marine creatures. Singapore's landscape of innovation welcomes a new addition as it opens Sentosa Sensoryscape, its latest attraction melding nature-inspired architecture with technology to offer an immersive phygital experience to visitors. Meanwhile, the Scented Sphere takes your nose on a journey within a forest-like steel sculpture filled with meticulously picked scented plants. The Scented Sphere becomes an interactive light art experience featuring flowers that bloom in a lush forest. A new Sentosa attraction(L) Photo Release; (R) Philstar.com/Jap Tobias The Lookout Loop and Glow GardenBeyond Universal Studios Singapore and Resorts World, Sentosa Island offers numerous other attractions and spots waiting to be enjoyed, with the Sentosa Sensoryscape being its latest addition.
Source:Philippine Star
March 15, 2024 15:05 UTC
PSA reports 60% of national IDs printedMANILA, Philippines — Still don't have the printed version of your national ID? The Philippine Statistics Authority said on Friday that it has already completed printing over 60% of the "physical cards" of national identification cards (IDs). PSA Deputy National Statistician Fred Sollesta said that as of March 15, about 54 million physical copies of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) IDs have been printed. "If you look at the numbers, it's already overlapping and they are already using it in transactions," Sollesta said in Filipino. The PSA official added that the electronic and physical versions of the national ID have the same functions.
Source:Philippine Star
March 15, 2024 13:20 UTC
Ferdinand 'Perry' Ferrer, vice president of the Employers' Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), talks to PrimeTimes with Atty. Lia about how employers have been dealing with the post-pandemic situation, the P100 wage increase and the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) in training Filipino workers to develop skills to attract more foreign companies to invest in the country. Get the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
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March 15, 2024 13:03 UTC
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said the bourse is reviewing feedback about the consultation. Hong Kong's market turnover has been picking up in recent trading days, from the lows of less than HK$80 billion to over HK$100 billion. The concerns about personal safety and transportation during adverse weather are often cited by those who disagreed with the reform. The Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association, representing small brokerages, also argued it is impossible for hundreds of firms to upgrade their digital systems in the short run. Since 2018, the Hong Kong market has been suspended 11 times due to the adverse weather regime.
Source:The Standard
March 15, 2024 07:15 UTC
Indonesia’s exports of processed nickel reached an estimated $30 billion in 2022, a huge increase from just $1 billion in 2015. Jokowi has highlighted how the ban has seen a 30-fold increase in the value of Indonesia’s nickel-related exports. The low PISA test results in Math, reading and science also make them poor candidates to work in the BPO industry. If people are going to be our main exports, we should add to their value by enhancing their skills. By exporting them them like raw nickel ores, the country’s economy earns less value and we are short selling our people.
Source:Philippine Star
March 15, 2024 02:42 UTC
MANILA, Philippines — A “pleasant” detention center awaits religious leader and alleged rapist Apollo Quiboloy, as the House of Representatives plans to release the arrest order against him next week, according to House Secretary General Reginald Velasco. “Yes, it [arrest order] will be ready by tomorrow. So, it can be served by next week,” Velasco said in a press conference. READ: House cites Quiboloy for contempt for snub of hearings“We promise them a pleasant experience […] These rooms are air-conditioned and accessible to the relatives of the person in detention and to the media whenever necessary. On March 5, the Senate issued a show-cause order against Quiboloy, instead of an arrest warrant.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
March 14, 2024 21:45 UTC
A fitness center in To Kwa Wan, King Fitness, announced its closure on Thursday, with customers worrying that their prepayments may go down the drain. The fitness center, established in 1988, said in a notice today that they were unable to continue operations and had chosen to shut down on March 15 (Fri) due to economic pressure. However, there were no updates on the company’s social media. One of their clients told reporters today that they were not notified of the closure, and he had prepaid an annual fee of HK$4,600. Apart from concerns about not being able to reclaim the money, the client also said he was saddened he and his friends no longer have a spot to exercise together.
Source:The Standard
March 14, 2024 20:24 UTC
The watchdog tested 15 models, which are used to prevent hygiene issues in case children drop the pacifier, and found six may pose a risk of choking and strangulation. The European standard, however, calls for ventilation or air holes on the pacifier holder, which the tested models do not have. Council chief executive Gilly Wong Fung-han said the ventilation holes could be a lifesaver if children's airways are obstructed. Simba's Pacifier Holder (Orange), was found damaged on the 320th attempt when subjected to repeated opening and closing. She recommended parents choose a larger pacifier holder and pay attention to the length of straps and ventilation holes.
Source:The Standard
March 14, 2024 20:00 UTC
JOIN Maria Victoria "Babeck" Forteza-Velasco in a dance exercise class called ZuDance at the Sunshine Place. The dance exercise class, which is Zumba-style will feature jazz, Latin and other dance styles such as merengue, salsa, cha-cha, bachata, samba, hip hop and belly dance. nJoin the dance exercise class, ZuDance, at the Sunshine Place. With a stint as a jazz dance instructor in Australia, she brings an international flair to her dance programs. Get the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy PolicyFor more information, email [email protected].
Source:Manila Times
March 14, 2024 17:03 UTC
Rights groups refute Marcos’ claim of ‘progress’ in ending drug war abusesThis undated photo shows people lighting candles to protest killings under the Duterte administration's 'war on drugs.' MANILA, Philippines — Human rights groups on Thursday refuted the president’s recent claim that the government is “progressing” in terms of curbing police abuses in the so-called “war on drugs” initiated by his predecessor. Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA) in separate statements criticized Marcos for touting the “lessened” problem of drugs under his leadership during his visit to Germany this week. “The ‘drug war’ remains a state policy. Official figures put deaths from Duterte's anti-narcotics campaign at more than 6,000, but estimates from human rights groups peg the actual number of fatalities as at least 30,000.
Source:Philippine Star
March 14, 2024 14:40 UTC
Our high minimum wage. The Philippine minimum wage is far higher than those of Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. When they adjusted their minimum wages, they were clear on what minimum meant: mainly to protect the young first-time workers and also the most unskilled from abusive wage levels. And yet, their minimum wage rate today is lower than the current minimum wage rate in effect in our urban areas! If minimum wages have to be adjusted, carry out the changes through the current system of regional wage board reviews and Tripartite consultations.
Source:Philippine Star
March 14, 2024 04:00 UTC