The Educational Bureau requires secondary and primary schools and kindergartens that offer local curriculum to fly flags at half-staff on Tuesday, the day of the memorial service for the passing former president of Chinese Jiang Zemin. Graduation or prize-giving ceremonies can still be conducted, according to the letter to schools from the Bureau. The Bureau suggests schools make planning in advance and arrange for teachers and students to watch the memorial service, which will be broadcast live. International schools, other private schools and kindergartens that are equipped with flagpoles are also required to fly flags at half-mast. It will also arrange livestream of the memorial service at various hospitals.

Winston, La Salle not on same page about playing availabilityMANILA, Philippines — Schonny Winston and the La Salle Green Archers have released contrasting statements regarding the two-and-through guard's health status heading into their do-or-die Final Four clash against the Adamson Soaring Falcons on Sunday. Thank you La Salle ????. According to Pumaren, La Salle will be releasing a statement on the matter soon. I think in due time, La Salle will come out with a statement regarding that," he said. La Salle ends their UAAP Season 85 campaign at fifth place with a 7-7 slate.

Migrant worker department prepares to take over OFW-related responsibilitiesAn overseas Filipino worker has her temperature taken prior to checking in at the counters of the NAIA-1 departure area yesterday(May 29, 2021). MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Migrant Workers said it is working with the Department of Foreign Affairs as the new department prepares to carry out legal assistance programs once its 2023 budget approved. The department was not included in the current budget year and is using exisitng funding allocated to existing agencies that deal with migrant worker concerns. The 42 Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLO) will be turned into Migrant Workers Offices once the department is fully constituted in 2023. To prepare labor attaches for the transition, the department is hosting a strategic planning workshop next week, from December 12 to 15.

Semeru, the tallest mountain on Java, erupted last year killing more than 50 people and displacing thousands. A damaged bridge was covered in volcanic ash. With 142 volcanoes, Indonesia has the world’s largest population living close range to volcanoes, with 8.6 million people within 10 km of one. The deadly late-November quake that hit in West Java was 5.6 magnitude but at a shallow depth. READ: Indonesia raises volcano warning to highest after Semeru erupts, evacuation underwayInquirer calls for support for the victims of Taal volcano eruption Responding to appeals for help, the Inquirer is extending its relief to the families affected by the recent eruption of Taal volcano.

The ex-vice president of the Hong Kong Softball Association (HKSA) fainted and passed away during a game this morning in Ho Man Tin. Rescuers received a report at around 9 am that 58-year-old Wong Woon-man suddenly fell into a coma when he was playing as a batter in a match with a Japanese softball team at the stadium of the association. Others launched first aid until Wong was sent to the hospital by ambulance. HKSA confirmed Wong’s death in a post on Facebook and expressed sincere condolences to his family and teammates. Wong served as the former vice president of the HKSA and a Hong Kong Team member.

JERUSALEM — A Palestinian car thief rammed through a checkpoint on the way to Israel’s main airport on Sunday, police said, setting off a security alert until he was caught after what authorities said was poor navigation on his part, not an attempted attack. As in the earlier incident, the suspect was believed to have taken a wrong turn off the main Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway, Israeli officials said. Tensions are high amid a surge in street attacks in Israel and military raids in the West Bank. The violence has contributed to the rise of far-rightists likely to play significant roles in the incoming Israeli government. RELATED STORIESIsrael, Palestinians agree truce from Sunday eveningPalestinians clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site, scores injuredRead Next

Four suspension ropes of a lift at an industrial building in Kwai Chung were snapped last week, with no one injured. Authorities found that the cause of the incident was the lift car got stuck, leading to the ropes breaking. The EMSD's preliminary findings revealed that the lift car was stuck in the liftway. As the drive sheave was still revolving, four suspension ropes of the lift were finally broken. The safety gear was activated to hold the lift car at about 8/F.

Loreto “Kaka” Llamas Jr., a former provincial board member of Sorsogon province, died last Friday. He is survived by his wife Flora and daughters KB, Kata and Karla. ADVERTISEMENTWake will be on Dec. 6-9 at Arlington Memorial Chapels, G. Araneta Avenue, Quezon City. His remains will be flown on Dec. 10 to Sorsogon City where another wake will be held on Dec. 11-13. TSBRead Next

Sangiao submits Lauron, Olsim suffers KO loss in ONE 164MANILA, Philippines — Jhanlo Sangiao netted the first victory for Team Lakay in ONE 164: Pacio vs Brooks after submitting compatriot LA Lauron in the first round here at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday. Sangiao came back from a one-year layoff due to injury with guns blazing as he grappled well with Lauron. In the opening bout of the lead card, Sangiao's stablemate Jenelyn Olsim absorbed a quick loss at the hands of China's Meng Bo in a 59.3kg catchweight contest. Bo caught Olsim with a viscious right hook just 24 seconds into the opening round that floored Olsim and prompted the referee to stop the fight. Tagir Khalilov then scored a tremendous first-round TKO of Chorfah Tor.Sangtiennoi in the other muay thai bout.

Civic Party chairman and founder Alan Leong Kah-kit said on Saturday that a new executive committee cannot be formed for the pro-democracy party, leaving it no choice but to dissolve. Leong founded the Civic Party in 2006 with senior counsels Audrey Eu Yuet-mee and Ronny Tong Ka-wah, along with barristers Tanya Chan Suk-chong and Margaret Ng Ngoi-yee. Party members did not participate in the "patriots-only" legislature that took office in January after China's National People's Congress authorized an overhaul of the SAR's electoral system. Tong, who quit the Civic Party in 2015, said it was "unfortunate" and "lamentable" the party may have to disband. Party co-founder Tanya Chan moved to Taiwan last year after she quit the party in 2020.

Government advisor on the pandemic, David Hui Shu-cheong, said on Saturday that it is unnecessary for authorities to tighten the city’s Covid rules as most of the infections recently are mild cases. Hui also said he expected the current wave of Covid cases to peak in a week or two. Speaking on a radio program this morning, the Chinese University professor said there's no need to worry about the epidemic situation, saying most infections have been mild, and the public healthcare system has been coping well with the situation. He told the program that he sees no need to tighten the social distancing measures as long as the public healthcare system is still functioning well. Hui also called on children to get their flu jabs as the winter influenza season is fast approaching.

The government wants all entertainment and celebration activities scheduled for December 6 canceled or postponed as the memorial service for former president of the People's Republic of China, Jiang Zemin, will be held in Beijing at 10am that day. RTHK will arrange a live TV broadcast of the memorial service to the public. All 18 district offices will make arrangements for members of the public to watch the event live and observe mourning in silence at designated locations, which will be announced later. Also on Tuesday, national and regional flags at all government departments will be flown at half-staff, and officials will not attend any public entertainment activities. Meanwhile, the Education Bureau required all secondary and primary schools and kindergartens offering local curriculum, as well as international schools to fly the flags at half-staff on the day of the memorial service.

Denice Zamboanga outpoints Chinese foe in ONE Fight Night 5Denice Zamboanga (right) against Lin Heqin of China in ONE Fight Night 5MANILA, Philippines — Denice Zamboanga snapped out of a two-bout slump with a split decision win over Lin Heqin to open the action in ONE Fight Night 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday. Zamboanga, fighting for the first time in Manila, used her improved striking against Heqin to claim the advantage early. Denice Zamboanga and Lin Heqin are kicking off ONE on Prime Video 5 with a BANG! Zamboanga spoke about working on her striking in the fight against Heqin. Zamboanga also called out her good pal Stamp Fairtex, who recently contended for the ONE atomweight crown against reigning titlist Angela Lee.

Counting his three points against the Ducks, Robertson now has 22 goals in 24 games played for Dallas this season. Robertson had scored points in all of his team's 14 games in November. He now has a point streak of 17 games that dates back to October 27. The Fil-Am currently sits on top of the league in goals scored with 22, ahead of Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, who has 19 goals. With Vanecek at the crease, the Devils had a 13-game win streak before it got snapped at the hands of Marner's Toronto Maple Leafs.

More importantly, in the event that nuclear microreactors are produced by the US DoD at scale, these small nuclear plants can, in fact, be installed in EDCA locations in different parts of the country. This distinction alone should give the current government pause on allowing nuclear microreactors to be deployed in EDCA locations in the future. More importantly, military nuclear microreactors will allow Washington to deploy different kinds of weapons to influence the security arrangement in the South China Sea and the greater Indo-Pacific. With a military nuclear microreactor in Philippine soil, Washington may be able to operate high-powered conventional military weapons which may be equivalent to weapons of mass destruction. As such, allowing nuclear microreactors in EDCA areas or anywhere in the Philippines should not be on the agenda."