Momota suffers shock exit; PH shuttlers continue to struggle in Badminton Asia Championships
Indonesia’s Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo stunned two-time world champion Kento Momota even as Filipino shuttlers continued to bow out of contention in the Badminton Asia Championships 2022 Wednesday at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex. Aira Mae Nicole Albo and Thea Marie PomarWardoyo, ranked 52nd in the world, stormed back from a first-game defeat to shock the Japanese top seed, 17-21, 21-17, 21-7, in just over an hour. 1, has never recovered his top form after figuring in a career-threatening car crash in January 2020. Solomon R. Padiz and Inlayo also failed to advance in the mixed doubles second round following a 21-10, 21-16 defeat to Malaysian pair Chen Tang Jie and Peck Yen Wei. Only Christian Bernardo and Paul John Pantig advanced to the next round afterof the men’s doubles after winning via default over Malaysia’sMan Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun.
Source:Manila Times
April 27, 2022 17:47 UTC
Some hard-and-fast rules on infinitive usage
In 2004 a Forum member based in New Jersey raised a very insightful grammar question on infinitive usage that I think would be a very useful guide to all those aiming for greater mastery of their English. The infinitive may be preceded by "to" (the to-infinitive) or can stand alone (the zero or base infinitive) depending on usage. This is not to say, of course, that there aren't some hard-and-fast rules on the use of the two forms of the infinitive. (3) Omit the "to" when the infinitive is used after the verbs "make" and "let" in the sentence pattern "make/let + object + zero infinitive": "She made me [to] pay for the lost cell phone." Next week, May 5, 2022: Playing it by ear when to use an infinitive or gerundVisit Jose Carillo's English Forum, http://josecarilloforum.com.
Source:Manila Times
April 27, 2022 16:31 UTC
KUWTT: Court upholds anti-terror law | Apr. 27, 2022
Here are the top stories of The Manila Times for Wednesday, April 27, 2022. READ: Court upholds anti-terror lawThe Supreme Court denied with finality on Tuesday the motions for reconsideration of its decision on the petitions challenging Republic Act 11479 or the "Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020." In regional news,READ: 51 CL areas identified as 'election hotspots'Police Regional Office 3 Director BGen. Matthew Baccay, confirmed that 51 cities and towns in Central Luzon were placed under election areas of concern and election areas of immediate concern. For more news and information, get a copy of The Manila Times on print, subscribe to its digital edition or log on to www.manilatimes.net.
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April 27, 2022 09:36 UTC
Officials: Cases of mystery liver disease in kids near 200
STOCKHOLM: European health officials said on Tuesday they had not found a link between cases of a mysterious liver disease outbreak in children. To date 190 cases of the hepatitis of unknown origin have been reported, 140 of them in Europe. The disease, she added, appears in previously healthy children, with cases reported across the European continent, in Israel and in the United States. The United Nations health agency said the cases were reported in children whose ages ranged between 1 month and 16 years. Experts say the cases may be linked to a virus commonly associated with colds, but research is continuing.
Source:Manila Times
April 27, 2022 04:09 UTC
Nuggets avoid playoff sweep; Bucks, Heat take 3-1 leads
The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks and the Eastern Conference top-seeded Miami Heat pushed their series leads to 3-1 with lopsided victories. The Bucks routed the Chicago Bulls 119-95 and the Heat dominated the Atlanta Hawks 110-86. Jokic acknowledged that the Nuggets were determined to avoid a sweep on their home floor against the Warriors. Giannis powers Bucks’ routGiannis Antetokounmpo delivered game highs of 32 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Bucks in Chicago. Butler added 10 rebounds, four assists and four steals for a Heat team that was without Kyle Lowry, who was sidelined with a hamstring strain but was a vocal presence on the bench.
Source:Manila Times
April 25, 2022 15:38 UTC
Ukraine proposes talks with Russia near besieged Mariupol plant
KYIV—Ukraine has invited Russia to talks near the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, where Ukrainian fighters and civilians are holding out in a city largely under Moscow’s control, Kyiv said Sunday. Talks near the sprawling steel works would provide a dramatic and symbolic backdrop because the site is the last stronghold of Ukrainian forces in the strategic port. Earlier in the day, Kyiv called for a truce in battered Mariupol for Orthodox Easter, celebrated in both Russia and Ukraine. “Russia is continuously attacking the Mariupol Azovstal. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces not to assault the plant this week, but to keep it under siege instead.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 25, 2022 04:20 UTC
Uruguay, Turkey ready for trade deal
READY FOR BUSINESS A girl visits Anitkabir, the mausoleum of the founder of Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, to celebrate the National Sovereignty and Children’s Day in Ankara, Turkey, on April 23, 2022. The foreign ministers of Uruguay and Turkey agreed on Saturday to begin negotiations toward a bilateral free trade agreement. XINHUA PHOTOMONTEVIDEO: The foreign ministers of Uruguay and Turkey agreed on Saturday to begin negotiations toward a bilateral free trade agreement. The ministry added the top two diplomats "proceeded to sign the terms of reference to start the negotiation process leading to a bilateral Free Trade Agreement." The foreign ministers then attended the official inauguration of the Turkish Embassy in Uruguay.
Source:Manila Times
April 24, 2022 22:15 UTC
Pope calls for Orthodox Easter truce in Ukraine war
Speaking to tens of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square, he noted that the day most Eastern Christians, including Orthodox and Catholics in Ukraine and Russia, celebrate Easter coincided with the two-month mark of the war. ADVERTISEMENT“Instead of stopping, the war has become more harsh,” he said from the window of the official papal study. “I renew an appeal for an Easter truce, the minimum and tangible sign of a willingness for peace. As Christians in Ukraine celebrated Orthodox Easter, there was no end in sight to a war that has killed thousands, uprooted millions more, and reduced cities to rubble. Putin, a member of the Russian Orthodox Church, has described Moscow’s actions as a “special military operation” in Ukraine aimed at demilitarizing and “denazifying” the country.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 24, 2022 19:57 UTC
Angat Pinoy partylist gains more supporters, survey shows
MULTI-SECTORAL partylist Angat Pinoy continued to gain supporters nationwide after entering the recent Social Weather Survey’s (SWS) top 40 groups preferred by voters in the May 2022 elections. Angat Pinoy focuses on six sectors, namely: micro-small-to-medium enterprises (MSMEs), women groups, senior citizens, PWDs, youth, and OFWs. ADVERTISEMENTRecently, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora met with Angat Pinoy Partylist San Juan City Chapter president Richie Peralta and Director Kristopher Peralta to extend assistance to members of the City’s Tricycle Operators’ and Drivers’ Association (TODA). Angat Pinoy has also been touring different parts of the country to present its political agenda in partnership with different local government units and organizations. Del Rosario said Angat Pinoy appreciated Mayor Sara Duterte’s endorsement and pledged to support the BBM-Sarah UniTeam and its political platform in unifying the country.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 24, 2022 16:12 UTC
Leveling up the playing field among OFWS
The Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) sector are just as feverish and hysterical as our local counterparts. Eduard Banez flanked by UNTV hosts (from left) Fe Amor Tiosen, Weng Dela Fuente, and Alma Angeles. He has helped update INC constituents through the globally-connected shows of Net 25 under its host-president Weng Dela Fuente with the support of broadcast queens like Fe Amor Tiosen, and Alma Angeles. When asked who he was voting for the presidentiable, Eduard quips he is yet undecided. And from hereon, see if the time is ripe enough for his fondest dream to stage a comeback of sorts to local showbiz.
Source:Manila Times
April 24, 2022 13:39 UTC
Japan Foundation now accepting arts grant proposals
‘Wor(L)d of My Bodies’ by Black Canvas is a final submission of one of last year’s 20 grant recipientsThe Japan Foundation Manila (JFM) is opening its call for proposals for the JFM Arts & Culture (JFMAC) Grant for 2022. Across the areas of film, Japanese studies, literature, music, performing arts, and visual arts, the JFMAC Grant is looking to fund imaginative cultural initiatives that reinforce the solidarity between Japan and the Philippines. Last year's 20 grant recipients have successfully implemented programs that bridged the two cultures through different forms. Now that many restrictions are lifted and more face-to-face interactions are happening, the JFMAC Grant is looking forward to supporting programs with in-person participation. Here, potential grantees may learn about application procedures, Japanese participation requirements, financial obligations, and other pertinent information to help them achieve successful application.
Source:Manila Times
April 24, 2022 08:14 UTC
Strong field to be seen in Badminton Asia Championships
World-class badminton takes center stage starting Tuesday, April 26, with the country’s hosting of the Smart Badminton Asia Championship at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex. From left, Badminton Asia chairman of events Bambang Roedyanto, Badminton Asia secretary general Moosa Nashid, Philippine Badminton Association Vice President Jude Turcuato, Philippine team head coach Rozman Razak and Smart Communication head of Go To Market Melvin H. Nubla. The Philippine team will also be fielding a young lineup with hopes of gaining experience from their world-class counterparts. Endorsed by the Badminton World Federation and Badminton Asia, the prestigious tournament returns from a two-year-absence brought by the pandemic. Also present in the press conference are Badminton Asia chairman of events Bambang Roedyanto, Badminton Asia secretary general Moosa Nashid, Philippine team head coach Rozman Razak and Smart Communication head of Go To Market Melvin H. Nubla.
Source:Manila Times
April 24, 2022 08:03 UTC
Vico Sotto: Vote-buyers will recoup money once elected
MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto warned voters on Friday that vote-buying candidates would want to recoup the money they spend on assuming office. The first-time mayor made this warning after a woman told him that some candidates were giving cash to voters. “Mayor Vico!” the woman told me. They will reimburse that money later,” Sotto said in a Facebook post written in Filipino on Friday. RELATED STORIESADVERTISEMENTVico Sotto: We destroyed corrupt ‘syndicate’Vico Sotto to Pasigueños: Vote for who you think is bestSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 24, 2022 04:38 UTC
Policy continuity key to economic growth
TMT FILE PHOTOREGARDLESS of who wins in the coming elections, business leaders hope that the next government will continue many of President Rodrigo Duterte's economic policies and programs. Vietnam, for instance, has imposed many foreign investment restrictions, and yet, it threatens to overtake the Philippines because of its faster pace of economic growth. Even more challenging for foreign investors, Vietnam controls the repatriation of income. Since then, economic policies have remained consistent, except, of course, when Beijing decided to open and liberalize its economy. Apolitical bureaucracyCarrying over major economic policies will be a good start but hardly enough.
Source:Manila Times
April 24, 2022 04:11 UTC
PH fintech startup evolves into employee wellness platform
"Employee well-being is threatened by financial demands heightened by the pandemic. We are a platform that delivers financial services to employees that other formal financial institutions are unable to service." The SAVii platform provides financial education and mental health awareness training, as well as its financial services. Its services aim to enhance employee well-being and reduce workplace stress. Category LeaderDuring the pandemic, SAVii doubled its customer base to become the category leader.
Source:Manila Times
April 24, 2022 04:05 UTC