Cool Smashers end elims on high note
CREAMLINE blanked Black Mamba Army, 25-20, 25-22, 25-16, to end its elimination round campaign with three straight wins in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Centre on Saturday. Creamline’s Rosemarie Vargas attacks against Army’s Ivy Perez during the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference at the FilOil EcoOil Centre on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Leading the way for Creamline against the Army was Alyssa Valdez, who logged 15 points and 11 excellent receptions, while Tots Carlos backstopped her with 13 markers and nine excellent digs. Jia de Guzman dished out 22 excellent sets, having Jema Galanza and Celine Domingo score 11 and nine points, respectively. Jovelyn Gonzaga notched a triple-double of 10 points, 11 digs and 14 receptions to pace Army.
Source:Manila Times
July 31, 2022 04:15 UTC
Spain reports second monkeypox-linked death
MADRID — Spain on Saturday reported its second monkeypox-related death, bringing to three the number of fatalities linked to the current outbreak outside of Africa. Spain and Brazil both announced what they believed to be their first deaths related to the virus on Friday. Spain is one of the world’s worst-hit countries, with 4,298 people there infected with the virus, according to the Spanish health ministry. “Among the 3,750 (monkeypox) patients… 120 have been hospitalized and two have died,” it said in a report, without specifying the date of the second death. Brazil’s health ministry has recorded close to 1,000 monkeypox cases, mostly in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states, which are also in the country’s southeast.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 31, 2022 00:27 UTC
Havana announces blackouts, cancels carnival as crisis deepens
HAVANA — The Cuban capital of Havana will begin electricity blackouts in August, has canceled carnival and is taking other measures as the country’s energy crisis worsens, state media reported on Saturday. The blackouts have only added to the frustration, leading to an exodus of more than 150,000 Cubans since October to the United States, and more elsewhere. “This is the moment to show solidarity and contribute so that the rest of Cuba suffers less from the undesirable blackouts,” Havana Communist Party leader Luis Antonio Torres was quoted by Tribuna as stating. “The announced scheduled blackouts are not in solidarity but rather a necessity to avoid a possible total collapse of the system,” Pinon said. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 30, 2022 23:52 UTC
4 teams dispute last semis berths
Games Sunday (Mall of Asia Arena) 4:30 p.m. – NLEX vs Magnolia 6:30 p.m. – Ginebra vs MeralcoFOUR teams. Two semis berths. The Gin Kings and the Road Warriors were able to avert elimination and extend their respective best-of-three series to sudden death matches following hard-earned victories on Friday. The Gin Kings drew another solid game from Japeth Aguilar, who was busy doing things on both ends of the court. NLEX staved off a late rally by Magnolia to preserve a 90-77 triumph in a game where Kevin Alas had a breakout performance.
Source:Manila Times
July 30, 2022 22:59 UTC
Scores of Russians killed in fighting in the south – Ukraine
ODESA/KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian military said on Saturday it had killed scores of Russian soldiers in fighting in the south, including the Kherson region that is the focus of Kyiv’s counter-offensive in that part of the country and a key link in Moscow’s supply lines. The Ukrainian military’s southern command said more than 100 Russian soldiers and seven tanks had been destroyed in fighting in the south on Friday. The first deputy head of the Kherson regional council, Yuri Sobolevsky, told residents to stay away from Russian ammunition dumps. “The Ukrainian army is pouring it on against the Russians and this is only the beginning,” Sobolevsky wrote on the Telegram app. Ukraine has accused Russia of atrocities and brutality against civilians since its invasion and said it has identified more than 10,000 possible war crimes.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 30, 2022 21:32 UTC
LGBTQ community confronts ‘excruciating’ monkeypox — and its stigma
At a meeting this week in West Hollywood, a hub for Los Angeles’ LGBTQ community, actor Matt Ford received a standing ovation as he spoke openly about the “excruciating” symptoms he had endured when he contracted the disease — an experience he has also shared online. What pushed Ford to speak out was the urgent need to warn others about the disease in the days leading up to West Hollywood’s major LGBTQ Pride celebrations. While monkeypox has not so far been labeled a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and can infect anyone, the group currently most affected is men who have sex with men. “And right now it’s about the queer community.”ADVERTISEMENT‘Blame’While the notion of monkeypox affecting mainly the LGBTQ community raises fear of homophobia and stigmatization, it has also prompted anger that the US government is not taking the disease seriously enough. On Thursday, San Francisco and New York state declared public health emergencies in order to bolster efforts to control the spread of monkeypox.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 30, 2022 17:17 UTC
American arrested over Central hotel's suspected sex murder
A 38-year-old American man was arrested in the early hours on Saturday after a suspected sex murder was revealed in a Central hotel room, where a 300-pound man with his feet tied with a bed sheet was found dead. The suspected sex murder occurred in a room on the 11/F of Hotel Madera Hollywood in Central. Officers then listed the case as a murder and arrested the American, who also possesses a Hong Kong ID card. Police found the incident suspicious and arrested the American, who claimed the man only passed out and sidestepped other questions raised by officers. It took seven people, including two hotel workers, to lift the body onto the vehicle.
Source:The Standard
July 30, 2022 11:46 UTC
Calling K-food fans — famous Korean snacks are now more accessible
Yes, even Korean food and snacks are a hit, which convenience store chain 7-Eleven is bringing to its local stores through "7-Fresh K-Style Snacks," the Seoul-inspired line from its 7-Fresh Asian series. K-Style Garlic Cream Cheese BunEach K-style snack is made with fresh ingredients to ensure their top quality and taste. The introduction of 7-Fresh K-Style Snacks is 7-Eleven's effort to expand its fresh selection for customers, while also responding to the growing Hallyu food trend which has become a hit in the Philippines and worldwide. K-Style Egg Drop Sandwich is available in Rizal, Parañaque, Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, and Quezon City only. K-Style Garlic Cream Cheese Bun and K-Style PlantbBased Chicken Burger are available in Rizal, Parañaque, Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Quezon City, Muntinlupa, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, and Quezon only.
Source:Manila Times
July 30, 2022 09:34 UTC
Standard maintains PH growth outlook
The economy, as measured by GDP, grew by 8.3 percent in the first quarter of the year. Koh said he thinks the government's growth target is a little more conservative. "Just mathematically speaking, and assuming that Finance Secretary [Benjamin] Diokno mentioned that Q2 (second quarter) GDP growth is going to be double digit. He said private and public investment activity is anticipated to rise in the next quarters as company loans saw upticks in line with improving business expectations. He also noted that the new administration has committed to continuing the Build, Build, Build infrastructure program and is seeking to expand public-private partnerships.
Source:Manila Times
July 30, 2022 05:20 UTC
(Pictures) Hundreds of anime and comics enthusiasts swarm opening of Ani-Com
Hundreds of anime and comics enthusiasts – some of them in costume – were queuing outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai as early as last night as they waited to be admitted to an annual anime fair on Friday. The five-day Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong event – which features exhibitions not only of anime, but also comics, cosplay, toys, games and esports – is bustling with shopping anime and comics fans this afternoon. An exhibitor selling collectible toy cars said today - the first day of this year’s event, attracted more visitors than on the first day of previous ones. Fans who have bought non-fungible token tickets to this year's event will enjoy special access. Voting begins today and the winner will be announced Sunday.
Source:The Standard
July 29, 2022 18:41 UTC
Inquiry into concert screen collapse to be completed within weeks, says cultural chief
A task force has been set up by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to investigate the cause of the accident where a large video panel fell from the ceiling above the concert stage at Hong Kong Coliseum on Thursday evening, injuring two dancers. Speaking to reporters on Friday morning after inspecting the site, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung Yun-hung said an initial investigation has revealed that one of the two wires fastened to the large video screen has snapped. He stressed that everything will be done to hold those responsible accountable, with the investigation expected to take a few weeks. Meanwhile, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said investigators are working overnight at the scene to collect evidence, while authorities will press charges according to law when necessary. Read more:(Pictures) Giant video screen falls on boyband Mirror dancers at Hong Kong concert(Video) Two dancers injured as big screen suddenly falls off at Mirror's concertMirror concert accident 'a fortune out of misfortune': expertMirror concert suspended till structure of stage proved to be safe: Govt
Source:The Standard
July 29, 2022 16:58 UTC
Alito pokes fun at foreign leaders’ criticism of decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito poked fun at the criticism that multiple foreign leaders gave of the court’s June decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Alito spoke at the Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Summit in Rome last week, pointing to a “narrowing” of religious speech in the judicial decisions of other countries. He said he was originally not planning to reference specific examples as he was preparing his remarks, but he considered changing his mind given foreign leaders’ comments on the court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which struck down the federal right to abortion. He said one leader who commented was British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, but he “paid the price,” jokingly referring to Johnson’s decision to step down as prime minister once a successor is chosen. Johnson said after the decision that he recognized the decision is not in the United Kingdom’s jurisdiction, but he called it a “backward step” for the United States.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
July 29, 2022 16:28 UTC
Marcos swears in returning and new Cabinet secretaries
PRESIDENT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday has officially sworn into office Secretary Raphael Lotilla and Secretary Jesus "Jerry" Acuzar to his Cabinet. Lotilla is the new Department of Energy (DoE) chief while Acuzar will be heading the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). Their oath-taking ceremonies were simultaneously held at the Study Room of the Malacañan Palace. This is the second tour of duty for Lotilla as Energy secretary, having served under the administration of former president and now Pampanga congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Azucar is the brother-in-law of former president Benigno Aquino 3rd's executive secretary, Paquito "Jojo" Ochoa.
Source:Manila Times
July 29, 2022 13:34 UTC
Bolts, Hotshots go for jugular
The Bolts who clobbered the Kings in their first game are bracing for a huge fightback in Game 2 although they are equally eager to close the chapter of their storied rivalry this conference. “As much as the guys played well (in Game 1) we know what Ginebra is about. We just need to come back on the growing board and see what other things we can do and try to get them uncomfortable,” said Bolts stand-in coach Luigi Trillo. Head coach Chito Victolero believes his team is peaking at the right time as they try to avoid going into a deathmatch against a still dangerous Road Warriors team. We’re focused on the playoffs,” said head coach Chito Victolero.
Source:Manila Times
July 29, 2022 13:15 UTC