Man arrested for smuggling 136 cats and dogs in 17 cages
A 30-year-old man was on Wednesday night arrested by marine police and customs after being caught smuggling a total of 136 cats and dogs into the city by sea from the west of Sha Chau. The man was arrested for importing unmanifested cargo, cruelty to animals, endangering others' safety on seas and refusing to stop for inspection. According to marine, officers spotted the suspicious speedboat around 11.50pm on Wednesday night as it entered Hong Kong waters from west of Sha Chau. After investigation, officers seized 101 cats and 35 dogs of different species on the boat locked up in 17 cages, including one that was packed with 16 cats. Customs predicted that criminals planned to smuggle the animals into the city and sell them for HK$10,000 to HK$15,000 each.
Source:The Standard
May 19, 2022 18:46 UTC
RFM Corp Announces Notiece of Annual Stockholders' Meeting
The requirements and procedures on how to participate in this meeting and for voting in absentia will be stated in the Information Statement. These will also be published and made accessible in the same link above. Stockholders who opt to vote by proxy must submit and address their proxy to the attention of the Corporate Secretary at 8th Floor, RFM Corporate Center, Pioneer corner Sheridan Streets, Mandaluyong City or via e-mail at [email protected] not later than 5:00 p.m. on or before June 23, 2022 . Stockholders may view the Notice and Agenda, Proxy Form, Definitive Information Statement, SEC Form 17-A (2021 Annual Report), SEC Form 17-Q (1st Quarter Report of 2022) and other pertinent documents related to RFM's Annual Stockholders' Meeting at http://www.rfmfoods.com/CompanyDisclosures/2022ASM.aspx under ASM Matters and via the PSE Electronic Disclosure Generation Technology (PSE EDGE) portal at https://edge.pse.com.ph. 5 April 2022, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Source:Manila Times
May 19, 2022 16:31 UTC
Condolence calls from elite show UAE ruler's power
Even before becoming president, Sheikh Mohammed was believed to have been the country's de facto leader since a 2014 stroke saw Sheikh Khalifa disappear from public view. Trained at England's Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and a fluent English speaker, Sheikh Mohammed's style also found favor with allied militaries. That also marked the hardening of Sheikh Mohammed's opinions toward pan-Arab Islamist groups like the Muslim Brotherhood. Brotherhood members taught in Emirati schools in the 1980s, formative years for a young Sheikh Mohammed. For Sheikh Mohammed, the responsibility for all this now falls solely on him.
Source:Manila Times
May 19, 2022 16:03 UTC
Hallasgo settles for marathon silver as PH athletics team ends SEAG campaign with five golds
Cramps got in the way of Christine Hallasgo’s title-retention bid in the women’s marathon as she settled for the silver medal in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Bukidnon bet crossed the finish line one minute behind eventual champion Odekta Naibaho Elvina of Indonesia, who clocked 2:55.280. Overall, the Philippines went home with five gold, seven silver and 14 bronze medals. The gold medals came from EJ Obiena (men’s pole vault, Clinton Bautista (men’s 110-meter hurdles), Eric Cray (men’s 400m hurdles), William Morrison (men’s shot put), and Kayla Richardson (women’s 100m). It was half less than their gold-medal haul in the 2019 edition where they grabbed 11 gold medals.
Source:Manila Times
May 19, 2022 14:50 UTC
Curry, Warriors outgun Doncic, Mavs in series opener
(AFP)Stephen Curry scored 21 points as the Golden State Warriors bottled up Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks to win their Western Conference finals series opener 112-87 on Wednesday. The Warriors started slowly but pulled clear decisively in the second half after leading 54-45 at half-time. An 8-0 start to the fourth quarter left the Warriors cruising 27 points clear at 96-69 to effectively put the game out of reach. Curry led the scoring with 21 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, while Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins had 19 points apiece. The winner of the Western Conference finals will play the winner of the Eastern Conference, either Boston or Miami, in the NBA Finals.
Source:Manila Times
May 19, 2022 14:50 UTC
Telegram protest group admin jailed 6.5 years for conspiracy incitement
A computer technician has been sentenced to 6.5 years in jail after being found guilty of seven incitement charges for managing a Telegram channel popular among protesters abetting violence and vandalism during the 2019 social unrest. Ng Man-ho, 26, was convicted in April of seven counts of conspiracy to incite; riots, public nuisance, arson, criminal damage, manufacturing of explosives, administering of poison, and wounding or striking with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Ng had denied a total of 25 counts, of which 18 were incitement charges alternative to seven others relating to conspiracy to commit incitement. The Telegram channel concerned, SUCK Channel, was launched on August 20, 2019, and only the creator and authorized admins could post, modify or delete messages. It was said that the channel constantly posted updates inciting people to commit violence, including criminal damage and public nuisance.
Source:The Standard
May 19, 2022 14:27 UTC
Keppel Philippines Properties Inc Announces Annual Stockholders' Meeting
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF KEPPEL PHILIPPINES PROPERTIES, INC.TO ALL STOCKHOLDERS:Notice is hereby given that the Annual Stockholders' Meeting (Meeting) of Keppel Philippines Properties, Inc. (Company) will be held on 10 June 2022, Friday, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex virtual conferencing. Considering that the health and safety of our stakeholders is the Company's paramount concern, participation by stockholders at the upcoming Meeting may be by appointing a proxy or by remote communication. If appointing a proxy, kindly date, sign, and deliver your proxy form to the Corporate Secretary at Keppel Philippines Properties, Inc., 12 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City 1550 on or before 06 June 2022. Stockholders who will participate by remote communication should register by confirming their attendance via e-mail to [email protected] on or before 06 June 2022. Guidelines for registration and participation by remote communication is available on the Company's website (http://keppelland.com.ph) and on its PSE Edge Company Disclosures page (https://edge.pse.com.ph).
Source:Manila Times
May 19, 2022 09:33 UTC
Sophos named a 2022 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Network Firewalls
SOPHOS, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, recently announced that it has been named the Customers' Choice Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer: Network Firewalls report in April 2022. Sophos is the only vendor named a Customers' Choice in both the 2022 Voice of the Customer: Network Firewalls and 2021 Voice of the Customer: Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) reports. In the new Network Firewalls report, Sophos is the only Customers' Choice for Public Sector, Government and Education customers. It further received Customers' Choice distinctions across Midsize Enterprise, Manufacturing, Services, Asia/Pacific, and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) market segments. A complimentary copy of the Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer: Network Firewalls report is available at https://www.sophos.com/en-us/whitepaper/customers-choice-for-network-firewalls.
Source:Manila Times
May 19, 2022 08:19 UTC
Dwight Ramos signs with new team Levanga Hokkaido
Dwight Ramos will remain in Japan’s B.League for at least another season after signing with his new team Levanga Hokkaido. Photo from B.LeagueleLevanga made the announcement Wednesday, May 17 after Ramos completed his maiden Japanese campaign with the Toyama Grouses. “I’m very excited to play for Hokkaido next season,” Ramos said in a statement released by Hokkaido on its website. “I was able to visit Hokkaido twice last season and I loved the city. “You guys made my first year in Japan so easy because of your support,” Ramos said on the Grouses site.
Source:Manila Times
May 18, 2022 19:07 UTC
Kaya-Iloilo vs United City for Copa title
Defending champion Kaya-Iloilo and United City FC arranged a title showdown after posting similar 1-0 victories Tuesday, May 17 in the rain-drenched semifinals of the Copa Paulino Alcantara at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona, Cavite. Photo from PFLKaya edged out Stallion-Laguna for its fourth straight appearance in the cup final while United City prevailed over Dynamic Herb Cebu to move win shy of adding another domestic trophy. Kaya has not lost since the 2019 Copa Final when it fell short against Ceres-Negros. United City could have doubled the lead but Mike Ott’s low attempt from the spot was saved by Cebu keeper Ace Villanueva. But Cebu couldn’t score the equalizer until the final whistle, sending UCFC to the final despite placing third at the end of the eliminations.
Source:Manila Times
May 18, 2022 18:18 UTC
RFM Corp Notice of Annual Stockholders' Meeting
The requirements and procedures on how to participate in this meeting and for voting in absentia will be stated in the Information Statement. These will also be published and made accessible in the same link above. Stockholders who opt to vote by proxy must submit and address their proxy to the attention of the Corporate Secretary at 8th Floor, RFM Corporate Center, Pioneer corner Sheridan Streets, Mandaluyong City or via e-mail at [email protected] not later than 5:00 p.m. on or before June 23, 2022 . Stockholders may view the Notice and Agenda, Proxy Form, Definitive Information Statement, SEC Form 17-A (2021 Annual Report), SEC Form 17-Q (1st Quarter Report of 2022) and other pertinent documents related to RFM's Annual Stockholders' Meeting at http://www.rfmfoods.com/CompanyDisclosures/2022ASM.aspx under ASM Matters and via the PSE Electronic Disclosure Generation Technology (PSE EDGE) portal at https://edge.pse.com.ph. 5 April 2022, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Source:Manila Times
May 18, 2022 16:36 UTC
Coroner calls for review mechanism on accidents following tragedy at Kwun Tong Swimming Pool
A coroner has called on authorities to introduce a review mechanism on swimming pool accidents after ruling a drowning was an accident. Coroner Philip Wong Wai-kuen recorded the verdict of an accident caused by subarachnoid hemorrhage, adult respiratory distress syndrome, and bronchopneumonia on Wednesday for the death of Choi Kan-choi at Kwun Tong Swimming Pool five years ago. She was taken to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong, where she died nine days after the accident. Unfortunately, the four had all failed to spot the accident, and the woman was discovered by a swimmer 15 minutes after she first drowned. He also called on authorities to establish a review mechanism for swimming pool accidents to ensure improvements, if any, were implemented within six months.
Source:The Standard
May 18, 2022 15:11 UTC
Coast Guard installs buoys in Kalayaan Island Group
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has installed five navigational buoys near four Philippine-held detachments in the Kalayaan Island Group (Spratly Islands) in the West Philippine Sea to ensure safer navigation for ships and fisherfolks. ADVERTISEMENTThe buoys were planted from May 10 to May 17 near Lawak (Nanshan) Island, Likas (West York) Island, Parola (Northeast Cay) Island, and Pag-asa (Thitu) Island through two buoy tenders BRP Corregidor (AE-891) and BRP Bojeador (AE-46). A welcome ceremony to honor the Coast Guard personnel from the five vessels that participated in the recently concluded mission is scheduled on Wednesday at South Harbor. Abu himself visited Pag-asa Island on Saturday, accompanied by top Coast Guard officials. ADVERTISEMENTChina claims the entire South China Sea, including the West Philippine Sea.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
May 18, 2022 08:34 UTC
Microsoft Defender for Business boosts security of SMBs
Microsoft Defender supports small and medium businesses, which have experienced security breaches in the past year, lacking the resources of large companies to protect themselves. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOON Monday, Microsoft Corp. announced the general availability (GA) of the standalone version of Microsoft Defender for Business. That concern was well-founded because nearly one in four SMBs surveyed reported experiencing a security breach in the past year. "Microsoft believes in security for all," said Vasu Jakkal, CVP for Security, Compliance and Identity at Microsoft. With the GA of Defender for Business, SMBs will get greater protection with simplified security to help them better protect, detect and respond to threats."
Source:Manila Times
May 18, 2022 07:11 UTC
Govt operation unhindered after revamp: Ip Kwok-him
The operation of the SAR government will be unhindered as 13 government bureaus will be restructured to become 15, said executive councilor Ip Kwok-him. His comments came as chief executive-elect John Lee Ka-chiu announced his revamp plan yesterday. Apart from the restructure, deputies are to be appointed to the chief secretary for administration, the financial secretary, and the secretary for justice. The restructured administration will also bring in 13 more politically appointed officials, including the three deputies, and 57 more civil service positions for an additional annual cost of almost HK$9.5 million. Ip also noted that any revamp plan put forward by Leung’s administration at that time had been thwarted by the opposition camp.
Source:The Standard
May 18, 2022 04:02 UTC