Brazil 2022: Lula's comeback looms, unless...
Elected in exceptional circumstances, Bolsonaro caused exceptional damage in Brazil's economy and politics, society and military, and ecology. Before the election, Bolsonaro, who has never hidden his yearning for a new military junta, made multiple allegations of election fraud. Following the coup and Bolsonaro, Brazil's GDP is now where it was around 2007 or so. Brazil's military has a "parallel vote count," which some consider a risk to democracy. Furthermore, CySource, a controversial Israeli company hired by Brazil's military, will presumably "supervise" the election against "disinformation."
Source:Manila Times
October 02, 2022 22:15 UTC
'Genchi genbutsu'
"Genchi genbutsu" (現地現物), which means "go and see for yourself," is one of these management principles; it is a managerial term associated with Toyota Motors company. The cross-disciplinary application of genchi genbutsu can be stretched further to any organization and even to institutions of learning. In other words, are we seeing the end of genchi genbutsu? It is important to note that technology should not dissolve the beneficial practice and outcome brought about by genchi genbutsu, specifically the use of artificial intelligence (AI). This will enable more people to look for ways to constantly improve production, which is primarily the purpose of genchi genbutsu."
Source:Manila Times
October 02, 2022 04:04 UTC
Suitcase containing HK$6.5m cash mysteriously missing from Central home
A theft in Central saw a 30-year-old woman return to her home on 14 Cough Street in the early hours on Saturday to find her suitcase containing more than HK$6.5 million in cash missing. Live sources said the woman surnamed Leung works in the information technology sector, and she stores the hefty sum of cash in a suitcase because she doesn't like the bank keeping her savings. The report was filed by Leung around 4am Saturday as she returned home and found all her savings missing. The case was listed as theft and handled by the Central district crime investigation team. Around 11.30am this morning, eight officers headed back to the flat on Cough Street and searched for security camera footage nearby.
Source:The Standard
October 02, 2022 01:15 UTC
Are businesses ready to embrace the metaverse?
A NEW global study has uncovered just how ready business professionals are to collaborate in the virtual world. Commissioned by Ciena, a networking system, services and software company, revealed that significantly 99 percent of Filipino business professionals surveyed recognize the value of virtual meetings, and 89 percent would participate in work meetings in the metaverse versus existing video conferencing tools. Forty-four percent of those surveyed also believe that virtual meetings are less expensive than in-person meetings. Similarly, 94 percent of Filipino business professionals would feel comfortable conducting more formal work meetings in a virtual space like the metaverse. "Filipino business professionals are clearly comfortable with virtual meetings and for the early adopters, ready to move to the metaverse," said Dion Leung, regional managing director, Ciena Asean.
Source:Manila Times
October 01, 2022 22:10 UTC
Dragons look to tighten grip of early lead vs Phoenix
Bay Area looks to tighten its grip of the early lead in the standings when it squares off against Phoenix while Aldin Ayo aims to keep his record unblemished when Converge takes on Magnolia in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 1. Quickly following suit is the clash between FiberXers and the Hotshots as Ayo tests his coaching wits against a seasoned coach in Chito Victolero in the second game at 6:45 p.m. “It’s us that have to learn. Not to be left out however is the Hotshots reinforcement Nick Rakocevic who turned heads in his PBA debut with a monster game of 45 points and 25 rebounds to tow Magnolia past Terrafirma, 100-92. Also posing challenges in Ayo’s hopes of keeping his record perfect is the dreaded backcourt of the Hotshots of Paul Lee, Mark Barroca and Jio Jalalon.
Source:Manila Times
October 01, 2022 16:53 UTC
Housing Society extends 75pc rent waiver for commercial tenants
The Hong Kong Housing Society announced on Friday that a rent concession of up to 75 percent will be extended to support more than 400 of its eligible commercial tenants for three months from October 1 to December 31. The society said it hopes this seventh round of rent concession implemented can help alleviate the pressure on businesses. The announcement noted that eligible commercial tenants will be granted 50 percent rent waiver unconditionally. Meanwhile, commercial tenants whose businesses are required to be closed due to closure orders or directions as part of the Government’s anti-epidemic measures may apply for full rent waiver within the aforementioned period. Since October 2019, the society has offered multiple rounds of rent concession for its commercial tenants, and the accumulated rental income forgone will be more than HK$700 million together with this latest round of rent relief.
Source:The Standard
October 01, 2022 07:14 UTC
P123,000 shabu, marijuana seized from drug suspect
MANILA, Philippines — Police seized P123,000 worth of ‘shabu’ (crystal meth) and marijuana from a drug suspect in a buy-bust operation in Makati City on Thursday. Southern Police District Director Kirby John Brion Kraft said that drug peddler Mark Anthony Malinao, 24, was arrested in Barangay East Rembo at about 8:30 p.m. after selling P500 worth of marijuana to an agent who posed as buyer. Seized from the suspect were five pieces of plastic sachets with 125 grams of marijuana valued at P15,000, one sachet with 16 grams of shabu valued at P108,800, and the buy bust money. The suspect is currently detained and is facing charges for violation of Republic Act No. —Abby Boiser and Angel YabutRELATED STORY:ADVERTISEMENTRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 01, 2022 02:52 UTC
Bolick's career-high tows NorthPort to victory over Meralco
Robert Bolick scored a career-high 44 points to lift NorthPort past Meralco in overtime, 101-95, Friday night in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. PBA IMAGERobert Bolick erupted for a career-high 44 points as NorthPort completed a come-from-behind 101-95 overtime win over Meralco Friday night in the PBA Commissioner's Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. NorthPort coach Pido Jarencio believed the team had something to prove this conference, and this was evident by the effort the Batang Pier showed, especially in the second half. "Wala ka na masasabi kasi iyung mga players naglalaro to win and may gusto silang patunayan lahat." Meralco import Johnny O'Bryant led his team with 30 points and 22 rebounds in a losing effort, while Raymond Almazan added 17.
Source:Manila Times
October 01, 2022 02:37 UTC
Philippines: Armyworms invade ‘onion capital’ Bayambang
In the town of Bayambang, the ‘onion capital’ of Pangasinan province, an invasion of armyworms is wreaking havoc on the onion crops. To combat the infestation, many farmers took out loans to pay the escalating costs of pesticides, racking up massive debts they have struggled to pay back. Scientists have warned that crop-damaging pests will only become more destructive as climate change brings hotter weather and more unseasonable rains. In places like the Philippines, now unsustainable farming practices leave rural communities unable to adapt, prompting calls to shift to more innovative and greener farming. In the Philippines, the armyworm was first reported in Pangasinan in 2016, when a major infestation ravaged over 1,000 hectares of land.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 01, 2022 00:14 UTC
Finance chief wants the public to spend vouchers to boost the economy
Hong Kong’s finance chief urged people to head out and spend during the holidays to boost the local economy, as eligible residents are set to get the second payment of their consumption vouchers on Saturday. The second phase of the city’s e-voucher scheme split the HK$5,000 into two or three payments, with HK$2,000 already disbursed in August. He hoped citizens’ spending would help boost businesses in the catering and retail sectors. Meanwhile, Chan said he understood that the catering industry has been hit hard during the Covid epidemic and that authorities have rolled out several measures to support them. He believed the industry has the tenacity to harness the innovation and lessons from the epidemic to create new opportunities.
Source:The Standard
September 30, 2022 19:40 UTC
New, innovative Think commercial products unveiled
Lenovo Philippines recently unveiled 2 new devices, the ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 and ThinkStation P360 Ultra. ThinkPad P16s Gen 1Thinkpad P16s Gen 1A perfect blend of power and performance, the ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 is built with the latest Intel Core processors and NVIDIA T550 professional graphics. The ThinkPad P16s Gen 1 is one of Lenovo’s most mobile workstations for professional users on the go. Configurable, durable, and reliable this mobile workstation enables you to work in any environment with ease and security. For relentless innovation and superior performance, upgrade now to Lenovo ThinkPad P16s or ThinkStation P360 Ultra.
Source:Manila Bulletin
September 28, 2022 09:54 UTC
Be careful what you ask for: Driver challenges police over illegal parking
Sometimes maybe, but not for a driver who put up a sign threatening police officers and eventually got his illegally parked car towed away. A black seven-seater was fined before getting towed away by police officers in Cheung Sha Wan on Monday after the driver illegally parked it on a roadside near Hoi Tat Estate. It is understood an illegal parking ticket was issued at around 5pm yesterday before officers arranged for the vehicle to be towed away at around 8pm. Netizens did not hesitate to join in on the teasing, with some saying the driver was out of his mind. “A problem that could originally be solved by paying a HK$320 fine escalated into a more complicated issue because the dumb driver decided to challenge the police, what an absolute genius!” One netizen wrote.
Source:The Standard
September 28, 2022 09:38 UTC
One dead, five injured in multiple vehicle crash in Kwun Tong
Police are investigating the scene of a fatal traffic accident in Kwun Tong last night (Sept 27), where a medium-sized truck crashed into multiple vehicles, causing the death of a 65-year-old male pedestrian and injuring five people. A 65-year-old male pedestrian was trapped between the minibus and a lamppost, with the medium truck further crashing into the metal gate of a bank. Firefighters rushed to the scene and freed the pedestrian surnamed Tong, who had lost consciousness. Five injured, including the 63-year-old van driver, 50-year-old minibus driver, and three passengers in the medium truck aged between 53 and 66, were sent to the same hospital in a conscious state and are currently undergoing treatment. The 65-year-old male medium truck driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for inquiries.
Source:The Standard
September 28, 2022 04:58 UTC
New librarians to take oath on Oct. 20
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the virtual oathtaking schedule of new passers of the Librarian Licensure Examination. (PRC / Manila Bulletin)In an advisory, PRC said that the ceremony will be conducted on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 at 10 a.m. and it will be spearheaded by PRC Iloilo through Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Participants of the said oathtaking were instructed to wear formal or business attire and use a white backdrop throughout the virtual ceremony. “Those who are unable to join within the said screening will no longer be allowed to access the video conference and to take their oath,” said PRC. Individuals with confirmed appointments but failed to join the ceremony will be allowed to secure another schedule.
Source:Manila Bulletin
September 27, 2022 18:46 UTC
Bayanihan shows up as Karding survivors cry for help
MANILA, Philippines—The cry for help could get lost in the din of destruction. Nasira ang mga bahay, nasira ang mga bangkang pinagkukunang ng kabuhayan ng mga residente dito. Bono Mari and St. Vincent de Paul POGI Social Dev’t, Inc. have started initial relief work to help residents. GABRIELA IS CALLING FOR DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS to help our countrymen who are currently being hit by #SuperTyphoonKardingPH. Responding to appeals for help, the Inquirer is extending its relief efforts to the families affected by Typhoon Karding.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
September 26, 2022 22:31 UTC