Facebook has reached a preliminary agreement in a long-running lawsuit seeking damages from the social network for allowing third parties, including the company Cambridge Analytica, to access users’ private data. XINHUA PHOTOWASHINGTON, D.C.: Facebook has reached a preliminary agreement in a long-running lawsuit seeking damages from the social network for allowing third parties, including the company Cambridge Analytica, to access users' private data. The social network did not indicate the amount or terms of the agreement in the class action. Cambridge Analytica, which has since shut down, had collected and exploited, without their consent, the personal data of 87 million Facebook users, to which the platform had given it access. In 2019, federal authorities fined Facebook $5 billion for misleading its users and imposed independent oversight of its personal data management.

Starlink is run by SpaceX and provides satellite internet access to 39 countries. In fact, that is one of the reasons why they decided to set up Starlink in the Philippines," Uy said. He stressed satellite technology is "not for everyone," particularly in urban areas where fiber optics had been laid down. However, for the Philippines, which has more than 7,100 islands, satellite technology is more appropriate. We really have to use satellite technology in order to effectively provide internet connectivity to these areas," he added.

BOGOTA — The Catholic Church in Colombia has released the names of 26 priests who were investigated for alleged sexual abuse of minors there, local media reported Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT“Most of these priests … were suspended for a little while, and went back to being priests again,” said Barrientos, who has been investigating sexual assaults by priests for years, in a video released Saturday. Barrientos managed to get judges to accept his request and force the Archdiocese of Medellin to make the list public. At least six priests have served prison sentences for child rape in the country. ADVERTISEMENTRELATED STORIESUS ex-bishop admits to covering up 25 years of child sex abuseVeil of silence,veil of secrecyAwful truth: Child sex abuse in the Catholic Church216,000 children were victims of French clergy sex abuse since 1950 – reportRead Next

Yeung Shui-lin, awardee of the Good Citizen of the Year Award Previous NextForty citizens were presented the Good Citizen Award for assisting the Force in fighting crime and safeguarding the rule of law. The Good Citizen Award (GCA) Presentation Ceremony 2021 (Phase II), organised by the Hong Kong Police Force, was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday. The 40 good citizens were awarded for assisting the police in preventing or detecting cases involving fraud, theft, robbery, wounding, indecent assault and animal abuse. The GCA Scheme is organised by the Public Relations Wing, sponsored by Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and supported by the Fight Crime Committee. The Good Citizen of the Year Award recipient would also be presented a plaque and HK$4,000.

Customs seized smuggled electronic products worth about HK$1.95 million at Lok Ma Chau Control Point on Saturday. During the anti-smuggling operation, officers intercepted an outbound goods vehicle declared as carrying building blocks toys and seized over 1,200 suspected smuggled goods, including tablet computers, digital cameras, wireless speakers, headphones and other electronic goods. A 47-year-old male driver suspected to be connected with the case is assisting the investigation. Under the Import and Export Ordinance, any person found guilty of importing or exporting unmanifested cargo is liable to a maximum fine of HK$2 million and imprisonment for seven years.

THE HAGUE — At least two people were killed and several others injured after a cargo truck ran off a dike and ploughed into a group of revelers on Saturday, Dutch police said. The accident happened early Saturday evening when the Spanish-registered truck left the road on the narrow Zuidzijdsedijk, about 30 kilometers (18 miles) south of Rotterdam. ADVERTISEMENT“The cargo truck drove into a group of people while they were at a neighbourhood barbeque,” Rotterdam police said on their Twitter account. Photographs from the scene identified the truck as belonging to the El Mosca company, based in Spain. RELATED STORIESTrailer truck goes wayward, kills 1 in Manila13 hurt as truck hits mountain slope in BontocADVERTISEMENT2 killed after truck hits motorcycle in CagayanTruck falls off mountain road; bride-to-be, 12 others deadRead Next

Misinformation about the Philippine debt might be harmful to crafting policies needed for a robust recovery from the economic impact of the ongoing pandemic. Recently, the Philippine Daily Inquirer incorrectly reported that a third of the proposed 2023 national budget was allotted for paying off the country's debt. PHOTO BY JOHN RYAN BALDEMOR"Only 11.6 percent or P611.0 billion of the P5.268 trillion proposed 2023 national budget is allocated for debt burden. That statement mentioned that debt servicing in the proposed budget was higher than this year's allocation of 10.8 percent, but lower than in 2021, when it was 12.4 percent. False concerns raised about the Philippine debt could turn public opinion against tough but sound economic policy measures.

SEN. Robinhood "Robin" Padilla on Saturday said that local government units (LGUs) will be assured of enough funding for their priority development projects with a budget reform that provides for a Local Development Equalization Fund (LDEF), as contained in a bill he filed in the Senate. Padilla filed Senate Bill (SB) 447 which provides that the LDEF be used strictly by LGUs for development projects, activities and programs (PAPs) listed in their Comprehensive Local Development Plans (CDPs). "The cornerstone of this proposed measure is the creation of a Local Development Equitability Fund to support the mandated expenditure assignments imposed upon LGUs. Aside from promoting the principle of devolution, the bill is also in line with the agenda of budget reform pursued by former senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson. Neither may the LDEF be used for funding PAPs that may duplicate or overlap with those being implemented by the national government.

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A 17-month-old baby was among the two latest serious cases announced by health authorities as officials denied the relationship between the severe symptoms and Sinovac jab after reporting 8,457 new Covid infections on Saturday. Hospital Authority announced two latest serious cases that involved toddlers, including a 17-month-old baby boy. The hospital said they will closely monitor the baby's condition and his Covid test result remains negative so far. He was also sent to the children's intensive care unit of Princess Margaret Hospital and remained in serious condition. Among them, 39 are in critical condition, 33 are in serious condition, and 12 are in hospital intensive care.

Two women in a Tsuen Wan hotpot diner were sent to hospital on Friday night after the cassette gas stove exploded and injured their faces. Lives sources said the duo accompanied by three others, started their hotpot dinner around 7pm Friday, and one of the two gas stoves – both turned off – suddenly exploded around 9pm as they were having desserts. The explosion shattered the induction panel on the table and splashed glass debris, food, and the soup base at the women's faces. They sustained facial injuries and were sent to Yan Chai Hospital in a conscious state. Firefighters later arrived at the scene to follow up on the incident.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Friday that Australia's "labor market has been absolutely smashed by Covid, and Long Covid increasingly." This mirrors how Long Covid is characterized by the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which lists a wide variety of respiratory, heart, digestive and even neurological symptoms. A comprehensive study published in the Lancet this month found that one in eight people who get Covid develop at least one Long Covid symptom. The findings of the Australian treasury analysis were in line with this study — with 12 percent of Covid-related absenteeism attributed to Long Covid. Australia is facing serious labor market constraints after its borders were closed to international arrivals for nearly two years during the pandemic.

The Transport Department said on Friday that it has reminded major public transport operators to provide adequate public transport services to cater to the transport demand on the first school day on September 1. It noted that students should familiarise themselves with the public transport routes to be taken to school and allow more traveling time on the first day, especially if they are attending a new school this term. The department's Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre will closely monitor the traffic situation and public transport services, and will maintain close liaison with major public transport operators and relevant government departments. “Staff will be deployed at various major locations throughout the territory to observe the traffic conditions and provide on-site information…for arranging public transport service enhancements or informing the Police for traffic regulation when necessary," a department spokesman added.

(UPDATE) THE Philippine peso continued to fall against the United States dollar, closing at P56.11 on Wednesday. Even after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) raised its key policy rate by 0.50 to 3.75 on Aug. 18, 2022, the Philippine peso-US dollar exchange rate kept declining. "We expect global monetary conditions to tighten further over the coming months, which will likely exert more depreciatory pressures on the peso," said Fitch Solutions. "This will likely prompt the BSP to hike interest rates to safeguard exchange rate stability," added Fitch Solutions. However, in an August 22 report, he mentioned that the US dollar-peso exchange rate "eased" from P56.45 record high matched July 12 and 14, 2022.

The restaurant uses seabream (or bacoco in Tagalog) but other popular fishes are also used such as seabass (called lubina in Spanish or apahap in Tagalog) which has a similar dish called Lubina al horno (aptly translated as baked fish) or lubina al horno con patate (or baked fish with potatoes). A great option for those looking for fish recipe ideas. Admittedly, we do tend to lean towards meat dishes but this fish recipe can make for a great weeknight/weekend meal that the family will love. * * *Baked fish in potatoes(Besugo al horno con patate)Ingredients:- 1 large seabream fish (bacoco) about 800g to 1kg, gutted and cleaned. You may opt to use seabass (apahap) as well- Salt and pepper- About 5 to 6 potatoes, thinly sliced- Extra virgin olive oilProcedure:1.