Special transport arrangements as Talim nears Hong Kong
Special transport arrangements are currently in place as severe tropical storm Talim approaches. Separately, Hong Kong Airlines announced that two of its flights traveling between Hong Kong and Haikou on Monday (Jul 17) will be canceled. The affected flights are HX107 from Hong Kong to Haikou and HX 108 from Haikou to Hong Kong. The airline advised passengers to check the latest flight status at its official website before leaving for the airport. Click here to view the latest announcement from the Transport Department.
Source:The Standard
July 16, 2023 16:38 UTC
Metro Manila transport paralyzed next week, group vows
Metro Manila transport paralyzed next week, group vowsStudents return to their respective schools as in-person classes in Marikina City resume on March 9, 2023. Face-to-face classes in some areas will resume today after transport groups announced the end of their jeepney strike on Wednesday. The so-called Magnificent Seven represents the seven major transport groups in the country, he said. “After we launched the transport strike, many members of the transport groups joined Manibela,” he noted. He said that the three-day transport strike was supposed to start today but was delayed for one week after many jeepney drivers requested that they also participate.
Source:Philippine Star
July 16, 2023 16:33 UTC
'My most painful loss': Tearful Jabeur vows to end Grand Slam misery
London: Tearful Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur described her third defeat in a Grand Slam final as the "most painful" of her career as she vowed to learn from the tennis greats who were also jinxed at the majors. The 28-year-old is only the eighth woman to lose her first three Grand Slam finals. However, she can take comfort from knowing that the likes of Chris Evert, Kim Clijsters and Simona Halep also suffered the same fate before going on to capture Grand Slam titles. Former world number one Clijsters lost the 2001 and 2003 French Open finals, the US Open title match in 2003 and the Australian Open final in 2004. "To encourage me to be strong, to come back and win a Grand Slam, win a Wimbledon.
Source:Manila Times
July 16, 2023 13:42 UTC
Man nabbed for molesting girl, 13
Man nabbed for molesting girl, 13Jose Samson is facing complaints for acts of lasciviousness in relation to Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, for the incident that occurred in Barangay Novaliches Proper at around 3 p.m.MANILA, Philippines — A man who allegedly sexually abused a 13-year-old girl in Quezon City was arrested on Friday. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said the victim was in their house when Samson, her neighbor, went inside and asked if he could borrow a nail cutter. While looking for a nail cutter, the suspect allegedly pushed the girl against a corner of the house and attempted to rape her. The victim told her mother about her ordeal and they reported the incident to the Novaliches police station. Torre urged the public to immediately report similar incidents and other crimes to the police.
Source:Philippine Star
July 16, 2023 06:41 UTC
'Hot and dangerous weekend': US bakes under relentless heat dome
But the mega drought desiccating the western United States is sending reservoir levels plummeting towards deadpool — the point at which the dam can no longer produce power. LOS ANGELES, United States — Brutally high temperatures threatened tens of millions of Americans Saturday, as numerous cities braced to break records under a relentless heat dome that has baked parts of the country all week. The National Weather Service warned of an "extremely hot and dangerous weekend," with daytime highs routinely ranging between 10 and 20 degrees Fahrenheit above normal in the US West. The heat is forecast to remain anchored over the West for the weekend, "growing hotter in the South by early next week." "Just when I take a drink of water, I get dizzy, I want to vomit because of the heat," he told AFP.
Source:Philippine Star
July 16, 2023 06:23 UTC
Kai to join Gilas camp by July 18
WITH Kai Sotto's NBA Summer League stint with the Orlando Magic drawing to a close, Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes expects the 7-foot-3 slotman to join the team's practice by Tuesday, July 18. The left-handed center's arrival will be a timely boost for Gilas Pilipinas, which is already heading to the final stretch of its preparations for the 2023 FIBA World Cup slated next month. Sotto is coming off a decent debut game in the NBA Summer League on Friday following three games where he did not play. Three days later, Gilas Pilipinas came back with a vengeance as it blasted Saudi Arabia, 84-46, at the Mall of Asia Arena. Sotto returned for the fifth window in November, helping Gilas defeat Jordan, 74-66, before dumping Saudi Arabia anew, 76-63, in Jeddah.
Source:Manila Times
July 15, 2023 17:48 UTC
Driver arrested after charging undercover cop HK$150 for a HK$27 ride
A 32-year-old taxi driver has been arrested after he overcharged an undercover cop HK$150 for a HK$27 ride at Lan Kwai Fong. Police’s operation was mounted from Friday night to the early hours on Saturday. The undercover cop hired a cab at Lan Kwai Fong and traveled to a destination on Hong Kong Island. Although the ride should be priced at HK$27, the cop was charged by the taxi driver HK$150, marking more than a five-fold jump. After preliminary investigation, the 32-year-old driver Chan was then arrested for overcharging the taxi fare.
Source:The Standard
July 15, 2023 17:07 UTC
Overwhelming response calls for another transitional housing open day in the summer
The Housing Bureau organized the transitional housing open day on Saturday as operators seized the chance to introduce to the public the living environment, community services, transportation, and facilities of their projects and accept on-site applications. The open day also offered free round-trip shuttle buses for citizens to visit the United Court and Pok Oi Kong Ha Wai Village in Yuen Long, and “A Square” in Stanley. “I hope to organize another open day in the summer holidays as I saw many families bringing along their children to today’s open day,” she said. Ho also said authorities will actively consider turning elderly housing into transitional housing after the ombudsman earlier pointed out the low occupancy rates. She noted many transitional housing units will be completed by the end of this year and early next year.
Source:The Standard
July 15, 2023 16:25 UTC
Sweet treats of the week: honey and cinnamon apple pie
Now available: Popeyes' Cinnamon Apple PiePopeyes, with its all-American flair igniting the local palate with Louisiana flavors and side dishes that tickle everyone's fancy, introduces a new favorite for a truly satisfying meal: Cinnamon Apple Pie. Popeyes’ Cinnamon Apple Pie features soft, warm apple filling and crispy, golden brown cinnamon crust. Popeyes' Cinnamon Apple Pie features soft, warm apple filling and crispy, golden brown cinnamon crust. Popeyes' Cinnamon Apple Pie packs a punch, with a bigger serving size. Honey can be used as a natural sweetener, a delectable spread, a flavorful dressing and a natural honey, among others.
Source:Manila Times
July 15, 2023 12:50 UTC
5 Manila policemen arrested for robbery, extortion
MANILA police have confirmed that five of their active members are allegedly involved in robbery and extortion. The incident happened inside a computer shop at about 11:20 p.m. on July 11 in Sampaloc Manila, according to a police report. "They demanded and took the money worth P40,000 from the owner in exchange for not getting arrested for illegal gambling. The policemen are members of the District Police Intelligence Operation Unit (DPIOU) of the Manila Police District. We will not tolerate any illegal activity of our policemen.
Source:Manila Times
July 15, 2023 11:33 UTC
How some Filipinos react to the new PAGCOR logo
Quick Polls: How some Filipinos react to the new PAGCOR logoMANILA, Philippines — The new logo of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) unveiled during its 40th anniversary celebration has sparked controversy and raised concerns among netizens. Several House lawmakers even called for an investigation into the procurement process behind the logo, which reportedly cost P3 million. Philstar.com interns hit the streets of Bonifacio Global City to gather the opinions of Filipinos about the newly unveiled logo of PAGCOR. Check out what some of them had to say in this second episode of Philstar.com's "Quick Polls". Produced by Chelsea Costales and Sheila Balagan; Video edited by Kurt LoretoRELATED STORIES:https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/14/2281028/house-panel-probe-possible-anomalies-behind-pagcors-p3m-logo-soughthttps://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/bansa/2023/07/12/2280529/parang-gasolinahan-noodles-p3-m-bagong-logo-ng-pagcor-inulan-ng-batikoshttps://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2023/07/12/255559/pagcor-new-logo-petron-criticisms/
Source:Philippine Star
July 15, 2023 09:29 UTC
'Dodong' to intensify into tropical storm before it exists PAR
'Dodong' to intensify into tropical storm before it exists PARThe center of Dodong was last observed at around 270 kilometers west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, according to a forecast of PAGASA released Saturday morning. The center of Dodong was last observed at around 270 kilometers west of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, according to a forecast of PAGASA released Saturday morning. It may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) between this afternoon and tomorrow early morning," said PAGASA. "Dodong is forecast to intensify while over the West Philippine Sea. It may reach tropical storm category today near the northwestern limit of the PAR region and may peak at typhoon category on Monday," it added.
Source:Philippine Star
July 15, 2023 09:29 UTC
AFP, PNP fail to present 2 missing activists in court
The appellate court directed the National Bureau of Investigation to serve its order to AFP chief Gen. Andres Centino, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Police Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan and PNP spokesperson Police Col. Jean Fajardo for comment, but neither of them responded as of this writing. They also did not confirm the PNP lawyers’ statement to the court that they did not receive a copy of the CA resolution for the Friday hearing. The Inquirer also asked whether PNP still stood by Fajardo’s statement, quoting the CIDG chief, who “categorically denied” any knowledge of the disappearance of the two activists. —WITH A REPORT FROM DEXTER CABALZARELATED STORY:Court to AFP, PNP: Present 2 missing activists todayYour subscription could not be saved.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 15, 2023 03:38 UTC
Free materials available on latest English language learning platform launched by EdUHK
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) announced on Friday the release of their English online learning platform, which provides primary school teachers and students with free learning resources such as videos, e-books, lesson plans and worksheets. The "Learning English with Little Leaf" project is developed by the university's Department of English Language Education together with their partner schools, and aims to create engaging materials for students to learn at school or at home. The project was piloted in five local primary schools, with the EdUHK academic team working closely with local teachers to gather feedback for enhancement. Today’s release includes six units of content, each covering a topic from the Education Bureau's primary English curriculum. The topics are taught through the lives and experiences of Leo the Little Leaf and his sister Lina.
Source:The Standard
July 14, 2023 22:50 UTC
'Monster' Chinese ship joins swarm
(UPDATE) THE world's largest coast guard ship has joined other Chinese vessels that have been swarming near the Ayungin Shoal, which is inside the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ). According to United States-based national security expert Ray Powell, the CCG (China Coast Guard) 5901, nicknamed "the monster" because of its size, joined another CCG vessel, 4203, and the "still-growing swarm" of 32 Chinese maritime vessels in Ayungin, identified in international maritime maps as the Second Thomas Shoal. In the past, China has used its coast guard vessels and Chinese maritime militia to harass, intimidate and shadow Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea. Philippine security officials have not confirmed the latest massing of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea. There have been numerous documented instances of Chinese vessels gathering in huge numbers inside the country's EEZ.
Source:Manila Times
July 14, 2023 20:57 UTC