2 PNP officials tagged in P6.7 billion shabu cover-up
2 PNP officials tagged in P6.7 billion shabu cover-upMANILA, Philippines — Two lieutenant colonels have “a lot of explaining to do” after they were tagged by relieved Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Narciso Domingo as among the main players in the alleged cover-up surrounding the seizure of 990 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu. “Ibañez and Gonzales have a lot of explaining to do,” Dela Rosa later said of the two in a press briefing after the hearing. Sy is allegedly a “bodegero” of a drug lord detained at the Sablayan prison and penal farm in Occidental Mindoro, Dela Rosa said. Sy may be a “source of shabu” in Mayo’s drug dealings, Dela Rosa added.
Source:Philippine Star
May 30, 2023 20:46 UTC
Man held for rape
Man held for rapeMANILA, Philippines — Police arrested on Monday a 27-year-old man who allegedly raped a woman at a high-end condominium in Barangay Sto. After their binge drinking, the victim slept on the floor while their companions took a nap in other areas of the unit. The victim recounted to investigators it was then Sagum raped her. Acting on the woman’s complaint, operatives of QCPD Station 15 conducted a follow-up operation and arrested Sagum in Barangay Pag-ibig sa Nayon on Monday. The suspect is being held on charges of rape.
Source:Philippine Star
May 30, 2023 20:28 UTC
Ukraine war comes to Moscow as both capitals hit by drones
MOSCOW/KYIV — Ukrainian drones struck Moscow on Tuesday but were neutralized, Russia said in what one politician called the worst attack on the capital since World War Two, while Kyiv was also hit by air for the third time in 24 hours. Some filmed a drone being shot down and a plume of smoke rising over the Moscow skyline. Kyiv high-rise hitIn Kyiv, Ukrainian defense forces said they shot down more than 20 Iranian-made Shahed drones on Tuesday. Ukraine is promising a counter-offensive backed with Western weapons to try to drive Russian occupiers from territory seized since Moscow launched its “special military operation”. But Kyiv insists full withdrawal of Russian troops is the only way to end the war.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
May 30, 2023 20:20 UTC
Girl in India stabbed on street by ex-boyfriend; passers-by too afraid to get involved
The girl, Sakshi, had been on her way to a birthday party when Sahil intercepted her, local police said. Sahil was infuriated by Sakshi’s decision to end their relationship and had threatened to kill her a few days ago, a police officer told local media, adding that Sahil harbored suspicions she was talking to a former boyfriend. ADVERTISEMENTBystander effect on notorious streetIn camera footage of the attack, at least 10 people can be seen walking past them on the street in the Shahbad Dairy district in north-western Delhi. Local residents speaking to Indian media said they were afraid of getting involved for fear of being attacked themselves. People drink openly, and if anyone questions them, they abuse and attack them,” said Mr Indra Dev, whose son was questioned by police as part of investigations after he was captured in camera footage on the street.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
May 30, 2023 20:16 UTC
Workers and sedans narrowly escape harm as 4-meter-long I-beam slides off truck
A 4-meter-long I-beam fell off a construction truck and slid down the slope, nearly colliding with nearby workers and cars Tuesday morning in Central. Workers were doing roadwork on Wellington Street today at 9 am when a 4-meter-long I-beam fell off a truck and slid down the slope. A dashcam video showed that as the I-beam fell off the truck, one of the workers was planning on blocking it with his body, changing his mind at the last moment. The I-beam fell to the ground with a thud, kicking up dust as it slid down the slope for about 50 meters, stopping as it reached the end of the street. During its slide, it nearly collided with two sedans nearby but was luckily saved by the workers who made it in time, avoiding a major incident.
Source:The Standard
May 30, 2023 16:51 UTC
Mastering intercultural negotiations in the digital age
Negotiation skills extend far beyond the boardroom and permeate every aspect of our lives. In the digital age, online negotiations have become increasingly prevalent. To excel in online negotiations, individuals must adapt their strategies to the digital environment. Virtual negotiations also require enhanced emotional intelligence to read non-verbal cues and adapt to the absence of face-to-face interaction. Organizations that prioritize cross-cultural negotiation skills gain a competitive advantage in international markets and foster stronger relationships with global partners.
Source:The Standard
May 30, 2023 11:12 UTC
Mercury maxed in over ten locations as Observatory issues year’s first ‘extremely hot weather' reminder
The weather watchdog issued the first ‘extremely hot weather’ reminder on Tuesday morning due to the effects of the outer subsiding air of Typhoon Mawar, as the city recorded temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius in more than 10 locations. Up until 3 pm today, over 10 locations recorded a temperature of 35 degrees Celsius or above, with Tuen Mun and Chek Lap Kok recording 36 degrees Celsius and Yuen Long Park reaching a scorching 37 degrees Celsius. The Observatory issued the ‘extremely hot weather’ reminder at 11.45 am, which was newly added under the Special Weather Tips last week, and informed the public that the weather is sweltering and reminded them of prolonged heat precautions. Some schools changed the location of physical education lessons from outdoor to indoor. The weather watchdog expects it to be very hot, with a few showers and isolated thunderstorms in the following couple of days and a few showers over the weekend.
Source:The Standard
May 30, 2023 10:31 UTC
House bill defining tax racketeering passes final reading
“These schemes are cleverly used by syndicates and bogus businesses. They may not be covered by the definition of tax evasion, which the tax law penalizes. The bill proposes that tax racketeers suffer an imprisonment period of 17 to 20 years if convicted. Should the perpetrator be a company or organization, then the penalty will be imposed on ont those whose participation allowed the tax racketeering. “Persons who, having knowledge of tax racketeering, take part subsequent to its commission, including profiting from it, shall suffer imprisonment of six years to 10 years,” Romualdez said.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
May 30, 2023 09:03 UTC
Northern Luzon evacuations continue even as Mawar weakens
Nevertheless, Cagayan was placed under “red alert” status, as local officials monitored weather updates and prepared contingency plans for disaster response. Some 34 families or 111 people were evacuated from the villages of Poblacion, Dadao, Babuyan Claro, and Naguilan on Calayan Island. 2 over parts of mainland Cagayan, the eastern part of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Island, Camiguin Island, Didicas Island, Pamuktan Island), and the islands of Batanes province. 1 were the northern and central parts of Aurora, Polillo Islands, the northern part of Catanduanes, the northeastern part of Camarines Sur, and the northern part of Camarines Norte. In Batangas province in Southern Luzon, sea travel among small vessels was suspended due to rough sea conditions, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
May 30, 2023 08:16 UTC
COVID-19 positivity rate in NCR dips to 22%
COVID-19 positivity rate in NCR dips to 22%Long queue of stranded commuters can be seen along Taft Avenue following heavy rains that caused flooding in parts of Manila on May 26, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — The seven-day COVID positivity rate in the National Capital Region decreased on Saturday, the OCTA Research group said yesterday. OCTA fellow Guido David said the testing positivity rate in Metro Manila dropped to 22 percent on May 27 from 25.7 percent on May 20. David said COVID positivity rates in Batangas, Bulacan, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Isabela, Laguna, Rizal and Zambales also went down. The Department of Health on Sunday recorded 1,855 new COVID cases nationwide.
Source:Philippine Star
May 30, 2023 04:05 UTC
Philippines-Indonesia joint military training ends
Philippines-Indonesia joint military training endsThis photo release shows participants in the Philippine-Indonesian military exercise that started on May 21, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — Filipino and Indonesian soldiers on Monday concluded a training activity that is part of the Philippines’ push for improving international defense relations. Gen. Freddie Dela Cruz, regiment commander of the First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR), presided over the closing ceremony of the 15th iteration of Training Activity Dolphine XV-23. “The training activity bolstered the tactics, techniques, and procedures as well as sustained the existing partnership between the two military forces,” it added. The AFP added that the conclusion of the training activity Dolphine XV-23 marked the two armed forces’ “robust partnership and collaborative efforts toward building stronger relations and enhancing training and education programs for both countries.” — with report from Kaycee Valmonte
Source:Philippine Star
May 30, 2023 00:49 UTC
DOH: 11,667 COVID-19 infections recorded from May 22-28
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 11,667 COVID-19 infections were recorded from May 22 to 28, lower than the previous week’s tally of 12,426, the Department of Health (DOH) announced on Monday. ADVERTISEMENTAccording to the DOH’s latest weekly report, the infections translated to a daily average of 1,667, six percent lower than the 1,775 daily average cases recorded from May 15 to 21. A total of 105 infections or 0.70 percent of the total recorded cases, however, were tagged as critical or severe, with active critical or severe COVID-19 admissions currently at 554. No deaths, on the other hand, were recorded by the DOH during this period. Based on the DOH’s online COVID-19 tracker as of May 28, the country’s total COVID-19 caseload is currently at 4,139,295, (16,002 active cases), with 4,056,827 recoveries and 66,466 deaths.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
May 30, 2023 00:23 UTC
Deal
DealJoe Biden announced over the weekend that he and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a deal – “in principle” – that would pave the way for raising the debt ceiling and averting a US default on its debts. This must not be understood as the terminal point in a crisis that threatens the global financial markets many times more severe than the 2008 meltdown. It is at best only the starting point of a slow and grinding process to restore US borrowing as the reliable foundation of the global financial system. That wing seems willing to raze the financial system if only to strike a political blow at the Biden administration. Already, a number of hard right Republican congressmen have announced they will vote against lifting the debt ceiling – even if the details of the deal have yet to be threshed out.
Source:Philippine Star
May 29, 2023 17:49 UTC
Weekly COVID-19 tally lower by 6% at 11,667 cases
Weekly COVID-19 tally lower by 6% at 11,667 casesPeople with umbrellas brave the sudden heavy downpour in Manila on May 24, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines posted 11,667 COVID-19 cases in the past week, with a daily average of 1,667, the Department of Health said Monday. In a separate report, OCTA Research fellow Guido David said the seven-day positivity rate in Metro Manila decreased to 22% on Saturday from 25.7%. The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 also dropped in Batangas, Bulacan, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Isabela, Laguna, Rizal, and Zambales. The Philippines has confirmed over 4.1 million COVID-19 infections, with more than 66,000 deaths, since the pandemic began in early 2020.
Source:Philippine Star
May 29, 2023 17:29 UTC
Ukraine’s Zelensky introduces Iran sanctions bill
KYIV — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has put forward a bill that would see Ukraine impose sanctions on Russian ally Iran for 50 years, Zelensky’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak said on Sunday, a response to what Kyiv says is Tehran’s weapons supplies to Moscow. Kyiv and its allies say Iran has been supplying Russia with arms, including hundreds of drones, since Moscow invaded Ukraine last year. ADVERTISEMENTIf passed by Ukraine’s parliament, the bill would stop Iranian goods transiting through Ukraine and use of its airspace, as well as imposing trade, financial and technology sanctions against Iran and its citizens. Kyiv said on Sunday that Moscow had staged the largest drone strike to date on Ukraine overnight, using 54 Iran-made drones. Subscribe to our daily newsletter SIGN ME UPRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
May 29, 2023 08:34 UTC