2nd show cause order issued vs PAO chief over ‘belligerent’ directive
MANILA, Philippines —The Supreme Court has issued another show cause order to Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta to explain why she should not be administratively sanctioned for issuing Office Order No. 096 requiring public defenders to comply with Section 22 Canon III of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) or the “Conflict of Interest” provision. PAO, in Office Order No. In following the conflict of interest provision, PAO reminded its lawyers of Art. INQUIRER.net has reached out to the PAO Chief Acosta, but she has yet to respond as of posting time.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 25, 2023 22:20 UTC
The second SONA of President Marcos
The second SONA of President MarcosPresident Marcos delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the Joint Session of Congress yesterday that lasted one hour and 10 minutes in delivery. First and second SONA. The first SONA was delivered during the first month of the President taking charge of the country. The second SONA marks a period of one year of leadership experience for the President. Truly, therefore, the second SONA provides some imprint of the future he foresees under his leadership.
Source:Philippine Star
July 25, 2023 19:10 UTC
Bolden 'overwhelmed' after PH scores first-ever World Cup goal, win
Proving she is a legitimate scorer even in the grandest of stage, Sarina Bolden delivered the Philippines first-ever World Cup football goal before 32,357 fans at the Sky Stadium in Wellington. Bolden's header in the 24th minute proved to be the lone goal in the Filipinas' FIFA Women's World Cup match against co-host New Zealand, as the Philippines gained its first-ever World Cup football win. Sarina Bolden AFP PHOTOAfter scoring the Philippines' breakthrough goal in the world meet which ultimately translated into a 1-0 win, Bolden said she feels overwhelmed with positive emotions. It was an amazing night for the Filipino football, and I was just happy to be a part of it. I'm so glad it was in our favor," said Bolden, whose Filipinas lost its World Cup debut game against world no.
Source:Manila Times
July 25, 2023 17:42 UTC
Taiwan cancels military drills as typhoon approaches
TAIPEI — Taiwan cancelled parts of its annual military drills on Tuesday as authorities step up preparations for what they say could be the most damaging typhoon to hit the island in nearly four years. Typhoons are common at this time of year near Taiwan but the subtropical island has not been directly hit by a typhoon since 2019, prompting officials to urge vigilance. Taiwan’s defense ministry cancelled parts of the main annual Han Kuang exercises scheduled for Tuesday, citing safety concerns and the need to make preparations for the coming storm. Taiwan’s weather bureau has issued sea warnings and said it will issue land warnings for its southern counties later on Tuesday, urging residents there to prepare for heavy rains and strong winds. “Taiwan has not seen any typhoon making landfall in more than 1,400 days, and that’s why I urge all government ministries that they must gear up and make preparations,” Premier Chen Chien-jen said in a post on Facebook.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 25, 2023 16:06 UTC
PH, China eye lone Olympic slot for Asia
The Philippines is bunched in Group A with the Dominican Republic, ranked 23rd in the world, Angola (41st) and world No. Justin Brownlee (right) PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIOAt the end of the group stage, teams from both groups merge for the second group phase (top two) or for the classification phase (bottom two). In the 2019 edition held in China, no Asian squad made it to the second group stage. Thus, any Asian team that chalks up two victories in the opening round will be a cinch to secure the lone slot allotted for the region to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Iran nosed out China for the lone Olympic spot during the 2019 world basketball joust by mere points differential, thus, giving the Chinese greater motivation to perform well in this year's World Cup in Manila.
Source:Manila Times
July 25, 2023 13:01 UTC
WATCH: Beat the heat – New cooling technologies
Global warming brings hotter summers each year, and with heatstroke becoming a growing danger, Japanese technology is developing new ways to keep us cool. We will look at an adhesive sheet, a better replacement for ice that keeps the body cool for eight hours; a gentle but highly effective cooling technology that acts on specialized blood vessels that control body temperature; and a slurry drink made of extremely small ice particles which became a huge hit among workers and athletes active in hot conditions. VIDEO BY MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN
Source:Manila Times
July 25, 2023 08:20 UTC
Alibaba not selling shares in buyback program
HONG KONG: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba says it does not plan to sell any shares in its one-third shareholding in financial technology company Ant Group because it wants to retain its stake in an "important strategic partner." Alibaba Group Holdings said in a filing on Sunday that it will not participate in Ant's share buyback program. NOT FOR SALE Visitors tour the Ant Group booth during the China International Fair for Trade in Services at the Shougang venue in Beijing on Sept. 1, 2022. "Given that Ant Group continues to be an important strategic partner to Alibaba Group's various businesses, Alibaba Group has decided that it will not sell any shares to Ant Group under the proposed share repurchase, so as to maintain its shareholding in Ant Group," Alibaba said in the filing. Singapore state-owned investment firm Temasek Holdings also said it was considering selling some of its shares.
Source:Manila Times
July 25, 2023 04:22 UTC
TMP to launch Yaris Cross HEV
TMP to launch Yaris Cross HEVMANILA, Philippines — Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) has confirmed the introduction of a new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) as it is set to bring the all new Yaris Cross to the Philippine market. “We believe that the upcoming introduction of the all-new Yaris Cross will further boost the current evolving era of electrified mobility in the Philippines,” TMP first vice president for vehicle sales operations Danny Cruz said. “The HEV variant of the all-new Yaris Cross is further strengthening our widest lineup of electrified vehicles, and giving our customers an easier route to shift to high quality and reliable electrified mobility technology,” he said. The price of the all-new Yaris Cross starts at P1.199 million for the G gas variant while the hybrid variant starts at P1.598 million. From January to June, TMP had a 46.23 percent market share of the total vehicle sales in the country as it sold 93,575 units.
Source:Philippine Star
July 24, 2023 20:33 UTC
Unsaid
It will therefore be on the things that will likely be left unsaid. Foremost among the things that will be left unsaid is a rollback of the land redistribution program. Harmful as land redistribution has been to our agriculture, public orthodoxy continues to support this path. Another point that will likely be left unsaid in the SONA is the reversal of the devolution of power to local governments. Recently, Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez called for an inquiry into the case of DBSN Farm Agriventures, Inc.
Source:Philippine Star
July 24, 2023 20:29 UTC
Lawmaker, husband grilled over ties to fugitive
Elmer Yuen's youngest daughter, Erica Yuen Mi-ming, moved to Canada with her husband in 2021. "I believe I'm innocent and I think this incident has not affected my relationship with Derek Yuen at the moment. "Although I had cut ties with Elmer Yuen [in August last year], I'm still the wife of his son. Yung said if she ever learns of Elmer Yuen's whereabouts, she will disclose it to police. The police warrant says Elmer Yuen allegedly colluded with foreign forces to endanger national security.
Source:The Standard
July 24, 2023 19:15 UTC
LOOK: Militants mass in Quezon City for SONA
Militant groups gather at Philcoa in Quezon City on Monday, July 24, 2023 for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.s' second State of the Nation Address (SONA) later in the day. The President is scheduled to deliver his speech at 4 p.m. during the joint session of Congress at the Batasan Pambansa Complex. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUANGet 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
July 24, 2023 14:40 UTC
Imelda Marcos wanted to attend SONA but was cautioned by doctor, says daughter
FORMER first lady Imelda R. Marcos wanted to attend the second State of the Nation Address of her son, President Ferdinan Marcos Jr. on Monday but had been advised by her doctor to stay at home, her daughter and Sen. Imee Marcos said. FORMER first lady Imelda Marcos. File photo"She wants to go, but the doctor is still prohibiting her because there are supposedly too many people," Sen. Imee Marcos said. Sen. Marcos is at the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City where the President and her brother will deliver his second State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Source:Manila Times
July 24, 2023 14:10 UTC
India rejects US$1b BYD plant offer
India has rejected Chinese automaker BYD's (1211) proposal to set up a US$1 billion (HK$7.8 billion) factory in India in partnership with Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure, the Economic Times reported on Saturday. India's Department of Commerce, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade had sought opinions from other departments on the investment proposal, the report said. "Security concerns with respect to Chinese investments in India were flagged during the deliberations," the report quoted an Indian official as saying. In other news, CMOC (3993) said its unit has agreed to sell copper, cobalt, and nickel products worth US$260 million to its substantial shareholder, battery manufacturing giant CATL.
Source:The Standard
July 24, 2023 07:11 UTC
India rice export ban could lead to higher prices
GLOBAL rice prices are seen to rise following India's ban on non-basmati white rice exports, a Fitch group unit said. BMI Country Risk and Industry Research said in its commentary that the ban on those types of Indian grains further adds pressure to the global rice market. India, the world's top rice exporter, banned shipments of non-basmati white rice to maintain domestic food prices at a comfortable level. Sought for comment, chief economist at Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. Michael Ricafort said the ban could reduce global rice supplies, leading to some uptick in world rice prices, which, in turn, could lead to higher rice import prices for the Philippines. For his part, ING Manila Bank senior economist Nicholas Antonio Mapa said that the loss of Indian rice exports would lower global supply, which would lead to upward pressure on the staple.
Source:Manila Times
July 24, 2023 05:02 UTC
Malixi settles for runner-up in US Girls' Junior
Rianne Malixi CONTRIBUTED PHOTOMalixi was in control at the onset, winning the first hole on a Romero mishap and stayed in command until the 22nd hole when she made a bogey on the par-4 No. She was impressive on the military layout's par-3s all week but a bogey on No. 13, the 31st hole, enabled her third-seeded rival to seize the lead for only the second time with five to play. Romero actually overshot the par-4 18th, the 36th hole, leaving her a downhill chip. She hit it eight feet past the hole but calmly stroked the tricky putt to nail the victory and dash whatever hopes Malixi had had for a playoff.
Source:Manila Times
July 24, 2023 04:13 UTC