Foul play involved after dead man found stashed in bag at Kwai Chung industrial building
A corpse has been found inside an industrial building unit in Kwai Chung on Wednesday, and police later learned about another case that saw a man fall from a height at a nearby building. Officers said the 26-year-old man, surnamed Chow, was suspected of murdering the 77-year-old man, surnamed Fan, who was found in Kwai Chung. Police said the sister of Fan reported him missing on Tuesday, and Fan's body was discovered in a subdivided flat in Man Lee Industrial Building in Kwai Chung at around 1.42 pm. It is understood that officers who responded to the scene found the body stuffed inside a bag. Officers suspected Chow had strangled Fan to death with his hands in an attempted burglary in Fan's flat.
Source:The Standard
September 06, 2023 13:24 UTC
Palace donates P200 million to Philippine Orthopedic Center
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the President pooled P200 million in cash assistance to the Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) as part of its commitment to prioritize the health sector in the country, Malacañang said Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENTIn the same statement, POC Medical Center Chief Dr. Jose Pujalte Jr. said the financial assistance would sustain the operations of the country’s prime orthopedic center, which has been operational since the ’40s. “To achieve true universal health care, we need the confluence of a leader’s vision, the dedication and expertise of the health workers, and wherewithal,” Pujalte said. “For the Filipino orthopedic sick, injured, and crippled: this moment has arrived,” he added. Pujalte said the cash assistance would also allow the POC to modernize its hospital by procuring state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
September 06, 2023 01:32 UTC
Torrential rains kill one in Greece after wildfires
Athens, Greece — At least one person has died in eastern Greece after torrential rains hit the country, already ravaged for weeks by devastating wildfires, authorities said on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENTHowever, officials said firefighters had brought under control the blaze burning for weeks in Dadia national park. “Storms and heavy rains were hitting Tuesday,” said Artopios, adding the dead man was found in central Greece’s Magnesia region. A massive blaze raging over the last two weeks destroyed swathes of the Dadia national park in the northern Evros region. Like several Mediterranean countries, Greece faces fierce wildfires every summer, which this year left 26 people dead and at least 150,000 hectares burned.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
September 05, 2023 23:57 UTC
Ferrer paving the way for women in peace-building
Ferrer paving the way for women in peace-buildingMANILA, Philippines — The path to peace is long and winding – and often dominated by men. In peace talks, women are usually restricted to handling women’s issues instead of “dealing with the hard stuff,” according to Coronel-Ferrer. “We certainly want to hear the women’s issues, but we wanted to talk to the top political leadership. We are mediators bringing in the women’s perspective but don’t box us only in women’s issues,” she added. In dealing with the MILF, Coronel-Ferrer said she learned that empathy is needed for the cause and respect should be shown to the other side of the table.
Source:Philippine Star
September 05, 2023 22:02 UTC
Drunken man with knife subdued by police in Kowloon Bay
Police officers subdue a drunken man with a knife in Amoy Gardens in Kowloon Bay on Tuesday evening. Officers were called at about 6 pm to the Amoy Gardens after residents said a knife-wielding man was acting irrationally. It was learned that the man was heading to the Amoy Plaza before being taken down by the police with riot shields. Photos circulated online showed that 7 to 8 officers subdued him on the ground. The man, said to be drunk, was arrested on suspicion of possessing offensive weapons and was taken to United Christian Hospital for evaluation.
Source:The Standard
September 05, 2023 18:42 UTC
Keep yourself protected during the rainy season with health essentials from Watsons
Keep yourself protected during the rainy season with health, beauty essentials from WatsonsEnjoy a well-deserved rest with your daily dose of Vitamins from Watsons! MANILA, Philippines — Rainy season is already here, so there are a lot of health risks, including dengue, colds, even skin problems. Health, wellness and beauty retailer Watsons is your partner in staying healthy and well during the rainy season. Watsons has a wide range of health products, services and offers that will help you stay in good health all year round. During the rainy season, our immune system is compromised, which results in various diseases.
Source:Philippine Star
September 05, 2023 16:31 UTC
Canada out to spoil 'Luka Magic'
(UPDATE) AFTER dethroning Spain, Canada now looks to spoil the much-anticipated Philippine debut game of Luka Doncic and the rest of the Slovenian men's basketball team in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Slovenia’s Luka Doncic drives to the basket during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Group K match between Germany and Slovenia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. He does the right things on the basketball floor. Things haven't been going his way the whole tournament, but he's always doing the right things for the team. "It's a tough loss, tough to digest, but if we're gonna learn from this loss and be motivated from this loss, we can get something from this," said Slovenia head coach Aleksander Sekulic.
Source:Manila Times
September 05, 2023 16:30 UTC
Italians appreciate Filipino hospitality in FIBA World Cup
Filipinos have long been known to be gracious hosts – and that hasn't changed at all in FIBA World Cup 2023. The Azzurri FIBA PHOTOItaly, a quarterfinalist in the world meet, has been firsthand witness to that, as their Filipino attaché has held their hands through the ins and outs of Philippine culture. And more particularly for the Azzurri's coach, attaché Anton Altamirano helped set up a meeting he will never forget. For sure, Italy will forever cherish the memory of meeting Pacquiao, the Philippines' 'Pambansang Kamao.' But from the very start, they were always in good hands with Filipino attaché Anton Altamirano.
Source:Manila Times
September 05, 2023 15:44 UTC
WATCH: Mogami Beni - Color of Mystery
The color red has deep cultural significance for the Japanese. Even today, children wear red at shrine rituals to ward off evil spirits, and brides paint their lips crimson to protect against misfortune. Of all red dyes beni, made from safflower, is considered the most precious. The Mogami River area in Yamagata has grown safflowers since the 16th century and is now Japan's largest producer. There's also a traditional beni lipstick that instead of red, produces a shimmering green effect loved for centuries by fashionable Japanese ladies.
Source:Manila Times
September 05, 2023 14:13 UTC
Oil prices mixed on receding support from China's steps to revive economy
Oil prices were mixed on Tuesday as support from China's measures to shore up its economy vanished, offsetting expectations of an extension in supply cuts by two leading OPEC+ members Saudi Arabia and RussiaShare Market Live NSEBrent crude futures for November fell 10 cents, or 0.11 percent, to $88.90 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) October futures rose 33 cents, or 0.39 percent, to $85.88 at 0029 GMT. Saudi Arabia is widely expected to extend voluntary oil cuts into October and Russia will unveil a new OPEC+ supply cut deal this week, according to its deputy prime minister. On the downside, markets have overall priced in China's recent measures to boost the country's faltering economy, offsetting support from the expected oil supply cuts. Also Read: Asia stocks fall as China property back in focus
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
September 05, 2023 13:35 UTC
Senate panel OKs arrest warrant against 18-year-old in maid abuse case
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): A Senate panel issued a warrant of arrest against the 18-year-old daughter of a couple from Occidental Mindoro for allegedly being involved in the maltreatment of a 44-year-old maid. Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada moved to issue the arrest warrant because the teenager did not show up during Tuesday’s (Sept 5) Senate committee hearing on justice and human rights. The Senate panel previously issued a summons for the members of the Ruiz family, who allegedly abused Elvie Vergara. Nevertheless, Estrada moved to issue a warrant of arrest against the 18-year-old daughter of the Ruiz couple. INQUIRER.net opted to keep the teenage children, in this case unnamed, considering the explanation of the DSWD official in the Senate hearing.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
September 05, 2023 11:32 UTC
Airport Authority says control panel short circuit caused boarding bridge collapse
An airbridge collapsed at the Hong Kong International Airport on Monday night, but fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. The airbridge, attached to the airport’s T1 Midfield Concourse, collapsed Between 8 pm and 9 pm last night, according to reports. The Airport Authority said an initial investigation found that the air bridge fell because of a short circuit in its control panel due to water damage from the typhoon during the weekend. The short circuit triggered a safety mechanism that “slowly descended” the bridge onto the ground, the authority said, adding that the bridge had since been restored to its normal position for further checking. The authority noted that the airbridge in question - located at the airport’s T1 Midfield Concourse has been closed since the epidemic and has not affected the airport’s operations.
Source:The Standard
September 05, 2023 10:43 UTC
House sets P2-billion aid to ease impact of rice price cap
Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday said he had asked House appropriations panel chair Rep. Elizaldy Co to coordinate with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on the allocation for rice retailers. ADVERTISEMENTCo said his committee would sit down with Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman to explore fund sources for the P2-billion aid to rice retailers. “We will promptly engage with the DBM to expedite the release of the P2 billion funds for our rice retailers,” he added. The President said the DA and the DTI would identify and list the rice retailers affected by the price cap, adding that the DSWD would soon prepare the assistance for them. “After we calculate the losses of our rice retailers, we will give the equivalent assistance,” Mr. Marcos said.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
September 05, 2023 10:02 UTC
RM awardee Rakshand: A room full of dreams
RM awardee Rakshand: A room full of dreamsMANILA, Philippines — In a small, bare classroom in Bangladesh, something extraordinary was taking shape with just a piece of carpet, a whiteboard and 17 children. “When we started, you can’t even call it the classroom,” Korvi Rakshand said of the start of his unusual school. Recognizing the importance of the English language in a country where many sought employment abroad, he initiated English language classes for children. Rakshand’s English classes did not merely impart language skills; they ignited dreams of a school within the young learners. “The program is to equip young students to be competitive, to be part of the workforce in this growing industry,” Rakshand said.
Source:Philippine Star
September 04, 2023 22:27 UTC
Diesel prices up by P1.20/liter, gasoline by P0.50
Diesel prices up by P1.20/liter, gasoline by P0.50In separate advisories yesterday, oil companies said prices would increase by P0.50 per liter for gasoline and a heftier P1.20 per liter for diesel and P1.10 per liter for kerosene. MANILA, Philippines — Prices of petroleum products continue to rise today, as oil firms implement another round of price hikes. In separate advisories yesterday, oil companies said prices would increase by P0.50 per liter for gasoline and a heftier P1.20 per liter for diesel and P1.10 per liter for kerosene. These now bring the price hikes for diesel and kerosene to a ninth consecutive week, and that of gasoline to its eighth straight week. This week’s adjustments reflect the movement in the international oil market, as global prices continue to rise as a result of OPEC+ reducing supply until September.
Source:Philippine Star
September 04, 2023 22:27 UTC