Sucky security guard who refused ambulance access lambasted online, suspended from duty
A female security guard at a Tseung Kwan O residence has been suspended from duty after she refused to open the gate for an ambulance on Wednesday, told paramedics to use another entrance, and cursed at residents who urged her to make way for the ambulance. The male guard then called the control room and told the paramedics to use the entrance by the roundabout near Hang Hau Village. “The paramedics then said the traffic by the roundabout was jammed and would delay their rescue. Chan, on Friday, uploaded the reply from the property management office that said they had already instructed all guards to open the gate for emergency vehicles. The office also said the female guard’s poor attitude that night would be officially on the record and dealt with internally, apart from a verbal reprimand.
Source:The Standard
July 22, 2023 14:46 UTC
Hardware
It brings the ample resources of US diplomacy to convince nations and companies to adopt only “clean” hardware to build their information networks. This is because the hardware is cheaper and in many aspects superior to rival technologies from western countries. It involves restricting open social media apps such as TikTok as well as convincing countries to begin shifting away from reliance on Chinese hardware providers, specifically Huawei and ZTE. Despite the higher costs of keeping to “clean” hardware instead of patronizing Chinese suppliers, many countries and hundreds of companies have aligned with the Clean Network initiative. Whether or not Beijing nurses a strategy for dominating the 5G world through the pervasive use of Chinese hardware, the US initiative is simply bad for business.
Source:Philippine Star
July 22, 2023 10:46 UTC
Filipinas fall to Swiss in football World Cup debut
(UPDATE) THE Philippines lost to Switzerland, 2-0, in its historic debut in the FIFA Women's World Cup at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in New Zealand on Friday. The game started on what looked like a bright note for the Filipinas when Katrina Guillou scored a goal in the 19th minute. 20 Switzerland would prove to be a juggernaut the rest of the way, seizing more ball possessions and putting immense pressure on World No. Switzerland remained in control for the remainder of the Group A contest, foiling every rally attempt by the Filipinas. The Filipinas only had three goal attempts, none of which were on target, except for the waived goal.
Source:Manila Times
July 22, 2023 04:08 UTC
Man arrested on suspicion of taking upskirt photos
Police were alerted to North Point after a man was caught allegedly taking an upskirt photo of a woman. Shortly before 10 am today, a 30-year-old woman reported that she suspected someone was taking photos under her skirt at Tong Chong Street. The police arrived, and after a preliminary investigation, the 34-year-old man, surnamed Chan, was arrested on suspicion of "unlawful recording or observation of intimate parts." The case was handed over to the Eastern police district, and the man was taken into police custody. After a preliminary investigation, the case was later changed to be listed as a "loitering" incident.
Source:The Standard
July 21, 2023 20:23 UTC
Teen hospitalized after tripping and hitting head in Tai Po
A 16-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after tripping on a staircase and injuring his head in Tai Po Thursday night. Around 11 pm yesterday (Jul 20), a teen went to find his friend in Tai Po Tai Tak House to return a borrowed video game console. And while they were traversing the staircase, the 16-year-old boy lost his footing and tripped, losing consciousness after hitting his head on the floor. The paramedics arrived and checked on the unconscious teen, rushing him to the Prince of Wales Hospital. After receiving medical attention in the hospital, he regained consciousness and is currently being monitored in the intensive care unit.
Source:The Standard
July 21, 2023 19:31 UTC
Marcos: PH done dealing with ICC
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday that the Philippines is done dealing with the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is investigating his predecessor's controversial drug war. Kagaya ng sinasabi namin mula sa simula (Everything is over and done with as far as the ICC is concerned. So, I suppose that puts an end to our dealings with the ICC," Marcos said. Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra has said the engagement of the Philippines with the ICC ended with the rendition of judgment by the ICC Appeals Chambers. The pre-trial chamber of the ICC resumed its probe last January, saying the government's own investigation was not reaping results.
Source:Manila Times
July 21, 2023 19:18 UTC
GCash Stories launches latest short film empowering LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs
GCash Stories launches latest short film empowering LGBTQIA+ entrepreneursMANILA, Philippines — GCash Stories returns with a powerful new release featuring Turing Quinto, as the face of GCash’s “Werk With Pride” advocacy for Pride Month. The short film delves into Turing's aspirations and determination to succeed in life while showing the challenges faced by breadwinners striving to make ends meet. Just like anyone else chasing a brighter future, Turing works with pride, thanks to GCash. “Sobrang proud ako sa film na ‘to, kasi it really showed how GCash was there during some of my most challenging times,” shares Turing. Watch the full "Turing" short film on YouTube.
Source:Philippine Star
July 21, 2023 15:22 UTC
HKBN unit launches IT solution for enterprises
HKBN Enterprise Solutions has launched a one-stop connectivity solution for medium to large enterprises to provide a secure network. Called AegisConnect, the service is designed to relieve firms from the many information technology challenges that come with legacy-ridden infrastructures - all while enhancing business resilience and efficiency, the HKBN (1310) unit said. It leverages technology to create an adaptive intelligent network that responds to different workloads and disruptions, enabling firms to visualize and solve network problems before they occur, HKBNES said. Customers can also subscribe to additional value-added services - such as volumetric DDoS mitigation as well as multi-angle cyber defense, including next-gen managed firewall and DNS security - to fit their business's unique needs, it added.
Source:The Standard
July 21, 2023 14:46 UTC
WATCH: Amami-Oshima: Living in biodiversity
Amami-Oshima is an island in the far south of Japan famed for its natural environment, home to many rare species only found here and on islands nearby. The island's biodiversity, having over 700 native species, led to it being listed as a part of UNESCO's World Natural Heritage site in 2021. On this small island, rare animals and people live so close that accidents harming the wildlife has been happening frequently. However, thanks to the efforts of the islanders and their local veterinarian, measures to protect this biodiversity are succeeding. VIDEO BY MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN
Source:Manila Times
July 21, 2023 14:04 UTC
Marcos to new Armed Forces chief: 'Ensure smooth delivery of public services'
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday challenged the new leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to recalibrate the military's internal operations to "ensure the smooth delivery of public services in geographically challenged and disadvantaged communities." "Given your extensive experience in safeguarding peace in conflict affected areas, I urge you to recalibrate our internal security operations so that we can deliver public services in geographically isolated and disadvantaged communities," he said. At this juncture allow me to urge you all to work towards an armed forces that is agile and prepared for any contingency," he added. "As you enter your well-deserved retirement, I hope that you will continue to pursue endeavors that will benefit our fellow Filipinos and our entire nation," he said. Centino, who wraps up 39 years of active duty, will continue his service to the government as the new presidential adviser for the West Philippine Sea.
Source:Manila Times
July 21, 2023 12:45 UTC
Chinese cities brace for floods as heat scorches inland regions
BEIJING -Beijing and other cities braced for severe flooding on Friday as summer storms rolled across many parts of China, while inland regions baked in intense heat, threatening to shrink the country’s biggest freshwater lake. Authorities in the neighboring city of Tianjin also ramped up flood control efforts in the Hai basin, a major northern drainage system. Temperatures of 35 Celsius (95 Fahrenheit) and above continued to menace other parts of China. Northwestern Xinjiang, where temperatures hit a record high 52.2C on Sunday, remained blanketed in worse-than-usual heat while in neighboring Gansu province, some areas suffered intense heat while others warned of floods and landslides. Chinese officials have warned repeatedly that China is vulnerable to the impact of climate change due to its large population and unevenly distributed water supplies.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 21, 2023 10:46 UTC
'Four of five newsstands to shutter' if tobacco tax goes up
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau has said raising the tobacco tax is the most effective way to reduce the number of smokers in the city. Lam Cheung-fu, head of the Coalition of Newspaper and Magazine Merchants, which represents over 35,000 newsstands, said vendors would suffer big income losses anticipates that four out of five newsstands would shutter if the tobacco tax is raised further. Stalls selling tobacco products had earned two-thirds of their income from cigarettes, he added, but that dropped by half following the tax increase in February. He said the tobacco tax increase would only encourage smokers to purchase illicit cigarettes. "It's common to see advertisements and sales of illicit cigarettes everywhere, on websites, social media and communication apps, while some posters of illicit cigarettes can be seen in tea restaurants and fruit stalls," Lam said.
Source:The Standard
July 21, 2023 07:15 UTC
Lioness reported on the loose around Berlin
BERLIN — German police urged residents of Berlin’s southern suburbs to stay indoors on Thursday, as they scoured the area for a wild animal on the loose, apparently a lioness. Two passersby who saw one animal chasing another,” Daniel Keip, Brandenburg police spokesman, told RBB radio. “One was a wild boar and the other apparently a wild animal, a lioness. Berlin police then alerted the public to the beast’s presence, initially putting the southwestern suburbs on alert and then expanding the area of the search. “The wild animal that escaped has not yet been found!” the police of Brandenburg, the region around Berlin, wrote on Twitter around 7:30 am (0530 GMT).
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 20, 2023 19:22 UTC
‘Life or death’: Arizona heat wave poses lethal threat to homeless
The 49-year-old, surrounded by bottles of water, knows full well the dangers heat poses to the homeless population. Phoenix, like much of the US southwest, is surrounded by desert, and its 1.6 million residents are used to brutal summer temperatures. ADVERTISEMENTAnd as global warming fuels more frequent extreme weather events, homeless people are increasingly vulnerable to the elements. Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix and its suburbs, recorded a 25 percent increase last year in heat-related deaths, with 425 fatalities — many among the homeless population. The National Weather Service warns that extreme heat is the top weather-related killer, and has recommended people in Phoenix “stay indoors and seek air-conditioned buildings” during the heat wave.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 20, 2023 16:09 UTC
Pilipinas Live all set for 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
Filipinas ready to make HERstory at FIFA Women's World Cup. History is about to unfold as the Philippine Women's National Football Team make their much-awaited debut at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, and Cignal TV is all set to deliver the action via its newest sports app Pilipinas Live which launched last June. The Filipinas CONTRIBUTED PHOTO"Cignal TV is pleased to offer the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on our newest sports app, Pilipinas Live. Fans can easily download the Pilipinas Live app via the App Store & Google Play Store. It will also stream the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 which will take place in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia from August 25 to September 10.
Source:Manila Times
July 20, 2023 14:08 UTC