Study in Canada! Consulate General of Canada to host 12th EduCanada Fair
The Consulate General of Canada to Hong Kong and Macao is hosting the annual EduCanada Fair on October 19 and 20, 2024 at Hotel Alexandra in North Point. In 2023, over 1 million students from all over the world chose to study in Canada, among which 14,115 students were from Hong Kong. We are seeing an increasing number of Hong Kong students studying in Canada in recent years. “We are excited to welcome students and their guardians to the EduCanada Fair this October and we look forward to seeing many of you in Canada soon.”Visit the EduCanada Fair to learn more! Representatives from the Consulate General of Canada will also be present at the Fair to provide general information on studying in Canada and study permit application procedures.
Source:The Standard
October 14, 2024 10:01 UTC
‘Reduce middlemen in rice delivery to lower prices’
‘Reduce middlemen in rice delivery to lower prices’Individuals line up to purchase rice for P29 per kilo during the Kadiwa sa Lingayen on August 29, 2024 in Lingayen, Pangasinan. SINAG executive director Jayson Cainglet said that typically after being milled, the rice will be sold to at least six middlemen such as wholesalers and biyaheros, before it reaches consumers. Each of these layers adds P2 per kilo in the retail price of rice before consumers can buy the staple, he said. Based on monitoring of the DA in Manila markets, the local regular milled rice is sold as high as P50 per kilo; local well-milled rice, P55 per kilo; local premium rice, as high as P58 per kilo and local special rice, up to P65 per kilo. Imported regular milled rice is sold as high as P48 per kilo; imported well-milled rice, as high as P55 per kilo; imported premium rice, P60 per kilo and imported special rice, up to P63 per kilo.
Source:Philippine Star
October 14, 2024 05:31 UTC
Global rice imports seen rising by USDA
GLOBAL rice imports are projected to increase following India's trade policy changes, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said. As of end-September, rice deliveries to the Philippines totaled 3.28 million MT, up from 2.68 million MT a year earlier. AdvertisementIn 2023, inbound shipments of the staple totaled 3.6 million MT, down 5.9 percent from the record high of 3.82 million MT logged in 2022. The USDA also expects global rice production to increase, driven by higher output from major rice-producing countries. Domestic milled rice production is expected to decrease to 12.3 million MT, lower than the earlier projection of 12.7 million MT.
Source:Manila Times
October 14, 2024 04:12 UTC
Poultry found resistant to antibiotics; study warns risks in consumption
MANILA, Philippines — A study from Cavite State University warns about the misuse of antibiotics on poultry, after batches of farm chickens in the province became resistant to antimicrobial medication, which raises the risk of disease transmission to humans. One primary driver of AMR is the indiscriminate use of antibiotics on humans and even animals and plants. Pharmacist Johanna Mallari-Abella, who is also research head of the department’s pharmaceutical division, had cautioned that antimicrobial residues stay in meat, making it unfit for human consumption. Even vegetables contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria pose a health risk, the Philippine College of Physicians warned last year, saying that consumption may also lead to the development of AMR. Subscribe to our daily newsletter SIGN ME UP“When not properly cleaned or washed, it stays in the [food] we eat, and so we get the resistant bugs,” she said.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 14, 2024 02:15 UTC
WATCH: Service Caravan for film, broadcast workers
The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair holds its mini-Service Caravan for Film and Broadcast Workers at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday, giving 23 different service programs and cash aid to 15,000 movie, TV and Radio workers. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes, former Interior secretary Benhur Abalos, and Sen. Bong Revilla attended the event. In separate interviews with The Manila Times, Quezon City Rep. Juan Carlos 'Arjo' Atayde and Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo stressed the importance of giving aid to film and broadcast workers. VIDEO BY REINA TOLENTINO AND RED MENDOZA
Source:Manila Times
October 14, 2024 00:40 UTC
Government slightly cuts debt payment in August
Government slightly cuts debt payment in AugustData from the Bureau of the Treasury showed the administration trimmed its debt payments in August, settling some P186.22 billion, down 1.5 percent from P189.03 billion in the same period last year. MANILA, Philippines — The government slightly reduced its debt service to P186 billion in August, with the bulk going to amortization to domestic lenders. About 72 percent of the debt service was for amortization or the settlement of the principal amount at P133.44 billion. For the eight-month period, debt payment picked up by 11 percent to P1.55 trillion from P1.4 trillion in January to August 2023. This will be just a percentage higher from the target P2.03 trillion debt service for 2024.
Source:Philippine Star
October 13, 2024 20:31 UTC
From across the sea
You will never make any impact in this world by reading the Bible for five minutes before you jump into bed. If God has given you that kind of mind, how much of it are you using on him. But in the end, unless God is real in his word, we’re missing the central fellowship that he offers us. Lenox underscores the importance of pouring our time in the Scriptures prayerfully, studying and understanding them in order to become an effective witness for Christ in our own domain of vocation. Only when we take the world of God seriously can we have something to say to the world.”* * *E-mail: [email protected]
Source:Philippine Star
October 13, 2024 20:30 UTC
Truth seeker
But Zavarro refuses to describe her client as a "monster," insisting she is a lawyer for a man who has committed "monstrous" crimes. Anyone taken into custody in France is entitled to have a lawyer and may benefit from legal aid. Lawyers for some of the accused say they have been harassed on social media and Zavarro has felt the heat too. She added: "From the moment I defend a man who I'm told is a liar, a manipulator, someone who fooled everyone, I have to try to establish the truth." To defend Pelicot, Zavarro set up a temporary base in Avignon, where she is staying in a working-class suburb.
Source:The Standard
October 13, 2024 19:47 UTC
WATCH: Perpetual beats Letran, 71-61
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA was all dressed up for revenge after a bounce-back win at the expense of Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 71-61, in the second round of the NCAA 100 men's basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Sunday, Oct. 13. The Altas learned their lessons from their loss against the Knights in the first round and led by as much as 17 points in the first half, 33-16. Christian Pagaran churned out 19 points and tallied five rebounds, and two steals to lead the scoring for Perpetual. Video by Nicole Anne D.G.
Source:Manila Times
October 13, 2024 18:50 UTC
PISI warns of danger from low quality rebar
The results were the same for tests conducted in July by the Bureau of Philippine Standards for rebar from Northern Luzon, it claimed. It said that the rebar was purchased from from random hardware stores from September 9 to 13 in Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Zamboanga del Norte, Samal Island, Cotabato City, Pagadian City and Iligan City. The goods that failed laboratory tests were said to carry the marks Davao Mighty Steel, Philippine Sanjia Steel, and Keim Hing Steel. AdvertisementIn the first quarter, the DTI seized over P2.4 million worth of noncompliant steel products following several enforcement operations. The department's Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau confiscated a total of 7,723 units of uncertified steel products after inspecting hardware stores in Calabarzon and the National Capital Region.
Source:Manila Times
October 13, 2024 16:20 UTC
Worker dies after falling from scaffolding
A male worker in his 40s died after falling from scaffolding in Ho Man Tin on Sunday. The worker was then sent to Kwong Wah Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. According to the Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims, the Nepalese worker was the primary breadwinner for his family with two children. The Association expressed concern over recent fatal accidents involving scaffolding, urging all parties to pay attention to work-at-height safety and calling for a prompt investigation. The Labour Department has sent officers to the scene after receiving the report, and is currently investigating the cause of the accident.
Source:The Standard
October 13, 2024 13:39 UTC
New fish species found in East China
Chinese researchers have discovered a new species of fish, Opsariichthys iridescens, in East China, which features beautiful colors. The new species can be distinguished from its closely related species with a genetic divergence of over 14 percent, according to the research findings. Yang said that the discovery of several new species living in fast-flowing rivers or streams including Opsariichthys iridescens, indicates that the diversity of freshwater fish species in the region is still underestimated. According to Yang, these stream fish species are food resources for waterfowl and other animal, contributing to the nutrient cycling and water purification of rivers. Yang said protecting these fish species is essential to maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems, which helps to maintain biodiversity and promote the sustainable development of ecotourism and fisheries.
Source:The Standard
October 13, 2024 10:40 UTC
Garma’s drug war exposé just ‘tip of the iceberg’ – lawmakers
MANILA, Philippines — Retired police colonel Royina Garma’s revelation of an alleged rewards system in the Duterte administration’s drug war is merely the “tip of the iceberg,” lawmakers said on Sunday. He also emphasized that Garma’s statements cannot be easily dismissed. Meanwhile, Ortega pointed out that Garma’s disclosure before the House of Representatives’ Quad Committee on Friday, Oct. 11, is simply the start of a “deeper and more alarming issue” on the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the Duterte administration’s drug war. He also said the quad panel is committed to thoroughly investigating all allegations, ensuring that those responsible are held accountable. Article continues after this advertisement“The Quad Comm will not stop until all the facts are laid bare because this is about accountability,” he added.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 13, 2024 09:37 UTC
Train crash in Egypt kills 1 and injures more than 20 people
A locomotive crashed into the tail of the Cairo-bound passenger train Sunday in southern Egypt, killing at least one person and injuring multiple others, authorities said. It is the second train crash in a month in the North African country. The collision occurred in the province of Minya, 270 kilometers (about 168 miles) south of Cairo, the railway authority said in a statement, and two railway carriages fell into an adjacent watercourse. The cause of the crash was being investigated, the statement added. Train derailments and crashes are common in Egypt, where an aging railway system has also been plagued by mismanagement.
Source:The Standard
October 13, 2024 09:19 UTC
WATCH: Coach denies spitting on UP player
De La Salle head coach Topex Robinson denied allegations that he spat on UP player Reyland Torres during their game on October 6, 2024 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Speaking to the media on October 12 after La Salle beat UE, 77-68, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Robinson admitted shouting at Torres and apologized for it. Video by Niel Victor Masoy
Source:Manila Times
October 13, 2024 06:48 UTC