WATCH: New dengue vaccine 'QDenga' pushed by health experts
Dr. Hector Santos, Philippine Medical Association president, and Dr. Lulu Bravo, Foundation for Vaccination executive director, are pushing for the approval of the new, second generation dengue vaccine called QDenga. Manufactured by Takeda pharmaceuticals, health experts say it has shown high efficacy in reducing fatalities and is far more safe than the previous dengue vaccine. Video and interview by Ezrah Raya
Source:Manila Times
June 29, 2024 07:02 UTC
AFP bans mobile phones in sensitive military zones
AFP bans mobile phones in sensitive military zonesMembers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) conduct a counter-landing live fire exercise as part of 2024 Balikatan Exercises at the La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on May 6, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has banned electronic devices in sensitive military environments as part of enhanced security measures aimed at protecting itself and critical information. “The AFP is dedicated to enhancing its capabilities and measures to confront traditional and non-traditional security challenges effectively,” the military said. GCash data breachThe Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is taking seriously the reports on GCash data breach, CICC executive director Alexander Ramos said yesterday. “We take seriously the alleged data breach and have asked GCash to provide information on the veracity of the contents being published or reported,” Ramos said.
Source:Philippine Star
June 29, 2024 06:24 UTC
Hontiveros: Deportation won't save Guo from jail time in the Philippines
Hontiveros: Deportation won't save Guo from jail time in the PhilippinesIn this Facebook post on May 31, 2024 shows Mayor Alice Guo meeting senior citizens of Bamban, Tarlac. MANILA, Philippines — If a Philippine court convicts her, suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo will have to serve her sentence in the country before being deported, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Friday. In response to the human trafficking complaint, Guo asserted that "mere connections to companies... do not suffice as grounds for labeling someone a conspirator." On top of this, the Office of the Solicitor General is eyeing to file a quo warranto case against Guo, which would remove her from her position. Hontiveros said that the matching fingerprints between Guo, who previously said that she was born in the Philippines, and "Guo Hua Ping," is the strongest evidence to date that justifies Guo's removal from office.
Source:Philippine Star
June 29, 2024 06:24 UTC
Oil price hike set for third straight week
Oil price hike set for third straight weekMANILA, Philippines — Oil companies are set to raise fuel prices on July 2, marking a third straight week of increases. Based on the four-day trading, Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau assistant director Rodela Romero said pump prices for petroleum products will increase by less than P1. She estimated an upward adjustment of P0.50 to P0.80 per liter for gasoline, P0.30 to P0.60 for diesel and P0.20 to P0.40 for kerosene. OPEC’s production restriction and the forecast for peak summer season demand starting in the third quarter of 2024 also brought upward pressure on domestic oil prices, the official added. The final price movements will be announced on July 1, and will take effect the next day.
Source:Philippine Star
June 28, 2024 21:09 UTC
Philippines, Japan to hold security talks next month
MANILA, Philippines — Japan and the Philippines are to hold high-level defense and security talks next month, the foreign department said Friday, as the two countries seek to boost ties in the face of China's growing regional pressure. Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa will discuss "bilateral and defense and security issues affecting the region" at the July 8 Manila meeting, a department statement said. The talks follow escalating confrontations at sea between Chinese and Philippine ships as Beijing steps up efforts to push its claims to nearly all of the South China Sea. Japan, which occupied the Philippines in World War II, is negotiating a defense pact with Manila that would allow the countries to deploy troops on each other's territory. Tokyo is also helping to modernize the fleet of the Philippine Coast Guard, a key entity in Manila's efforts to assert its sovereign rights over the South China Sea.
Source:Philippine Star
June 28, 2024 20:15 UTC
Roof collapses at Delhi airport, one dead, flights cancelled
People stand in front of the portion of a damaged canopy at Terminal 1 following heavy rainfall at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India June 28, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu SinghA roof collapsed under heavy rainfall and winds at the main airport in India's capital New Delhi on Friday, killing one person and leading to the cancellation of flights from a domestic terminal, officials said. At least 10 flights were cancelled and 40 were delayed, according to data from flight tracking platform Flightradar24. The incident happened at 5 a.m. (2330 GMT Thursday), usually a busy time for domestic flights carrying people across the country, a statement from the airport posted on X said. GMR Airports Infrastructure, which operates Delhi International Airport, is also its top shareholder with a 64% stake.
Source:The Standard
June 28, 2024 14:21 UTC
WATCH: Lagman ready to defend Absolute Divorce bill
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman, the primary author of the Absolute Divorce bill, says the measure is a continuation of his crusade on human rights. Lagman said the Absolute Divorce bill would primarily serve abused women, battered and abandoned wives. He said House Bill (HB) 9349 was a 'pro-woman' legislation and hoped that it would be enacted into law. He sought to convince more senators to approve the bill. Lagman, a practicing Catholic, said that divorce was not a religious issue but a public right.
Source:Manila Times
June 28, 2024 14:01 UTC
Recon Technology, Ltd Reports Financial Results for the First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2024
First Six Months of Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights:- Total revenue was RMB45.3 million ($6.4 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2023, identical to the same period in 2022. - Gross profit decreased to RMB12.1 million ($1.7 million) for the six months ended December 31, 2023, from RMB13.1 million ($1.8 million) for the same period in 2022. - Gross margin decreased to 26.7% for the six months ended December 31, 2023 from 28.8% for the same period in 2022. First Six Months Fiscal 2024 Financial Results:RevenueTotal revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2023 were approximately RMB45.3 million ($6.4 million), a decrease of approximately RMB0.3 million ($0.04 million) or 0.7% from RMB45.6 million ($6.4 million) for the same period in 2022. The RMB5.4 million ($0.8 million) increase in net interest income was primarily due to the increased short-term investments we invested during the six months ended December 31,2023.
Source:Manila Times
June 28, 2024 13:28 UTC
Autoliv Retires Repurchased Shares, Decreases Number of Issued Shares
STOCKHOLM, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that as of June 28, 2024, the total number of issued shares of common stock is 84,816,615 of which 80,079,757 shares are outstanding. Autoliv retired 1,309,606 shares of common stock that had been repurchased during the quarter which resulted in a decrease in the issued shares. The Company now has a total of 84,816,615 issued shares of common stock of which 80,079,757 shares are outstanding. Each share of outstanding common stock is entitled to one vote. After the retirement of the repurchased shares, Autoliv holds 4,736,858 shares of common stock in treasury which have no voting rights or rights to participate in distributions under Delaware law.
Source:Manila Times
June 28, 2024 12:59 UTC
Water sources in Negros town tainted after Kanlaon blast
BACOLOD CITY — Residents of La Castellana, Negros Occidental, have another hurdle to face following the eruption of Mt. The Department of Health (DOH) has found concentrations of coliform bacteria in at least 13 water sources in the town that is closest to the volcano. READ: Kanlaon Volcano blast ruins crops, taints waterSuba-an, in an interview on Wednesday, advised residents not to drink water from sources that had not been declared safe. The DOH also chlorinated water sources and disseminated information to educate the public on proper handwashing and cleanliness. Kanlaon’s explosion on June 3 initially caused 4,000 La Castellana residents to evacuate, but most of them were allowed to return home last week.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
June 28, 2024 09:03 UTC
Knowledge is power
Local district councillors have taken the opportunity to learn about power quality, as CLP Power held 14 workshops for them on electricity-related topics. Around 250 community leaders were briefed about developments in the power sector last month when the city's power giant shared information about its energy-saving promotion, as well as knowledge and mitigation measures for voltage dips. Separately, over 1,500 property management professionals attended a seminar on continuing development and learned about electric vehicle charging and voltage dips. "We understand that members of the public are very concerned about power quality. "We also leverage our power expertise to provide free technical advice and support to our customers to minimize the impact on their equipment."
Source:The Standard
June 28, 2024 05:33 UTC
Marcos to name new DepEd secretary before end of June
Marcos to name new DepEd secretary before end of JunePresident Marcos and Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte repaint chairs in a classroom during a visit to the Victorino Mapa High School in San Miguel, Manila yesterday as part of the annual ‘Brigada Eskwela’ aimed at preparing schools for the opening of classes on Aug. 29. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he would reveal his pick for the new secretary of the Department of Education by the end of the week following Vice President Sara Duterte's resignation from the position. In an interview with reporters, Marcos said that the education department should not be left without a head as it is "possibly (and) arguably the most important department." "I will probably be able to, I would like to be able to announce the appointment of the DepEd Secretary by the end of the week. The president said Duterte did not explain why she resigned as DepEd secretary and co-vice chairperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict — a development that observers believe finalizes the political showdown between the Marcos and Duterte families well ahead of the 2025 midterm elections.
Source:Philippine Star
June 28, 2024 03:25 UTC
Invitation to media and analyst briefing for Ericsson Q2 2024 report
Report to be released at approximately 7:00 AM CEST on July 12, 2024on One live video webcast for analysts, investors, and journalists at 10:00 AM CESTSTOCKHOLMJune 27, 20247:00 AM CESTJuly 12, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) financial report for the second quarter 2024 will be published at approximatelyon. The company will issue a press release with the complete financial report attached, including tables, in PDF format. Join the webcast or please go to www.ericsson.com/investorsTo ask a question: Access dial-in information hereThe webcast will be available on-demand after the event and can be viewed on our website. Together with our customers and partners, we make the digital world of tomorrow a reality. www.ericsson.comThis information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.comAdvertisementhttps://news.cision.com/ericsson/r/invitation-to-media-and-analyst-briefing-for-ericsson-q2-2024-report,c4001977The following files are available for download:https://mb.cision.com/Main/15448/4001977/2868066.pdf Invitation to media and analyst briefing for Ericsson Q2 2024 report Advertisement
Source:Manila Times
June 27, 2024 19:54 UTC
Cop hit by car outside Government House hospitalized
A police constable stationed at Government House in Central was hit by a private car making a U-turn and sent to hospital on Thursday morning. The officer was hit by the private car outside the gate and sustained an injury to his right foot. He was sent to hospital in a conscious state as the driver stayed at the scene to aid police investigation. The driver suspectedly traveled down the wrong path and attempted to make a U-turn outside Government House. Since the car was blocking the traffic towards Garden Road, the officer then approached to handle the matter.
Source:The Standard
June 27, 2024 18:03 UTC
The road ahead for Modi and India
The road ahead for Modi and IndiaThough his party didn’t win the landslide victory he hoped for, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured a rare third five-year term as India’s prime minister. Given all these structural challenges, India could fail to develop as Modi promises, leaving the country more vulnerable to social and political instability, fueled in part by the Hindu Nationalism that Modi himself has amplified. As we saw last year when India hosted the G20 summit, Modi wants India to become a vitally important bridge between the developed and developing worlds. Given all these structural challenges, India could fail to develop as Modi promises, leaving the country more vulnerable to social and political instability, fueled in part by the Hindu Nationalism that Modi himself has amplified. As we saw last year when India hosted the G20 summit, Modi wants India to become a vitally important bridge between the developed and developing worlds.
Source:Philippine Star
June 27, 2024 17:31 UTC