CSC to enforce health protocols during exams
THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) will enforce health protocols against Covid-19 when it holds the rescheduled civil service examinations on Sunday, April 24. In a statement released on Thursday, the CSC said examinees must wear a face mask at the examination venue, and it encouraged the use of a face shield as well. The CSC noted that fully vaccinated staff assigned to testing centers in local government units requiring RT-PCR, saliva or antigen testing must also present negative test results. Examinees must be at the venue no later than 6:30 a.m. or as required by the CSC regional or field office concerned. A total of 17,840 examinees are expected to take the career service examination for foreign service officer, fire officer examination, penology officer examination and basic competency on local treasury examination.
Source:Manila Times
April 21, 2022 17:02 UTC
Worshipers return to Wong Tai Sin Temple as it reopens after two months
Hongkongers returned to the Wong Tai Sin Temple on Thursday, after it was closed for more than two months since the onset of the city’s fifth Covid wave. Hong Kong’s largest Taoist temple, Wong Tai Sin Temple has been closed since early February as the city battles its worst wave of infections. Visitors must also register their visit with the LeaveHomeSafe app and have their vaccination records checked by temple staff. Some unvaccinated worshippers this morning were barred from entering and could only pray at the entrance of the temple. Meanwhile, visitors must also observe a 4-person gathering cap, with the temple currently running at half capacity.
Source:The Standard
April 21, 2022 15:37 UTC
Manila Water shortlisted for Global Water Summit's 2022 Water Company of the Year
PHILIPPINE-BASED multinational utility Manila Water Co. (MWC) has been shortlisted for the prestigious Water Company of the Year prize by the 2022 Global Water Awards, the winner of which will be announced during the Global Water Summit scheduled on May 17, 2022 in Madrid, Spain (https://globalwaterawards.com). This was disclosed during the sixth installment of the Upsilon Sigma Phi Climate Action Network (UpsilonCAN) webinar series entitled "The Manila Water Sustainability Story" held last April 4. The event took place in observance of World Water Day 2022, and was co-presented by Upsilon Sigma Phi North America Inc. and the UP Circle of Entrepreneurs. We are proud to be a Filipino multinational company that is gaining global recognition for the country." MWC has also been recognized by the World Bank as a water utility of the future.
Source:Manila Times
April 21, 2022 10:53 UTC
China says black boxes of crashed jet are severely damaged
BEIJING/SYDNEY — China’s aviation authority said on Wednesday the black boxes of a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 jet that crashed last month were badly damaged and it was still recovering and analyzing the data to help determine the cause. The crash, China’s first deadly air accident since 2010, killed 132 people. ADVERTISEMENTIn a statement on its preliminary crash report, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) did not make public any information from the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, which were sent to Washington for analysis. ADVERTISEMENTRELATED STORIESChina Eastern resumes flying Boeing 737-800 jets after crashChina finds second black box of crashed plane—state mediaChina finds first black box from crashed jet, U.S. discussing quarantine for investigatorsSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 20, 2022 22:59 UTC
Two hikers sent to hospital after boar bites their legs
Two hikers were sent to Eastern Hospital after they were bitten by a boar at Tai Tam Country Park on Hong Kong Island Wednesday afternoon. Medics also arrived and sent the duo to Eastern Hospital, who walked into the emergency room by themselves. Officers from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department were later mobilized to the scene to search for the biting boar. This is the third boar attack that takes place at Tai Tam Country Park within six days. Two women, aged 43 and 42, were sent to hospitals after encountering an attack by wild boars on Monday and last Friday respectively.
Source:The Standard
April 20, 2022 16:54 UTC
Tecno Mobile gives the power of Pova Neo to local community heroes
Grab PH’s Papugay awardees receive a brand new Tecno Pova Neo smartphone that will help them navigate the busy streets of Metro Manila and power them all day long. The project is in line with the launch campaign of Pova Neo, Tecno Mobile's latest smartphone offering, which celebrates everyday heroes who power on with their day-to-day tasks in order to serve the community. The donation was received by Grab PH's Papugay awardees, Grabfood rider Richard Aguilar, Grab driver Ricky Dalansay, Grab rider Arc Cabuello, and Grabfood rider Michael Sales. Join the Scan To Win with Pova Neo Promo, and get the chance to take home exciting prizes. Every purchase of participating Tecno Mobile smartphones from April 1 to 30, 2022.
Source:Manila Times
April 20, 2022 16:26 UTC
Sultan replaces Casimero, steps up vs Butler in interim contest
Jonas Sultan has stepped up against English boxer Paul Butler as a replacement for World Boxing Organization bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero. Jonas Sultan (AFP)Sultan and Butler will clash in an interim bantamweight contest on April 22, Friday at the Echo Arena in Liverpool following the approval of the WBO Championship Committee. “The Interim Bantamweight Championship Bout Butler/Sultan is sanctioned subject to WBO Regulations of World Championship Contests,” stated WBO Championship Committee chairman Luis Batista-Salas in a letter dated April 19. Sultan, who holds an 18-5 record on top of 11 knockouts, also captured the vacant WBO Intercontinental bantamweight belt. Casimero, for his part, has been issued another “Show Cause” order and was given 48 hours to address why the WBO bantamweight title shall not be declared as officially “vacant.”
Source:Manila Times
April 20, 2022 09:50 UTC
Tickets are now on sale for Volleyball Nations League tourney in June
Tickets are now on sale for the two legs of the Volleyball Nations League that the country is hosting in June at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. 2022 FIVB Volleyball Nations LeagueTickets can be purchased via ticketnet.com.ph. Week 2 of the top-level women’s preliminary round of the top level Volleyball World action will be played from June 14 to 19. After a day’s break, Week 2 of the men’s pool matches will take place from June 21 to 26. The legs will feature reigning women’s and men’s Olympic champions United States and France, Tokyo Games men’s bronze medalist Argentina, Asian women’s champion Japan and Southeast Asian queens Thailand.
Source:Manila Times
April 20, 2022 08:45 UTC
San Beda clinches play-in with triumph over Perpetual
San Beda used a second quarter assault to dispatch Perpetual Help, 78-71, and assure itself of at least a play-in spot in the playoffs after picking up its sixth win in as many games in the NCAA Season 97 at the La Salle Green Hills Gym on Wednesday, April 20. Kim Aurin paced the Altas with 16 points while Jielo Razon and Cris Pagaran added 15 and 13 markers respectively. With Perpetual hanging tough in the opening frame, San Beda stepped its foot on the gas pedal, embarking to a 13-1 start in the second frame capped by a Winston Ynot trey and a Rhayyan Amsali transition layup to build a 35-23 lead. The Red Lions left the Altas in the dust from that point as they kept the double digit spread at the half, 48-34, and after the third canto, 64-50. San Beda has the chance to secure a Final Four berth when it guns for win No.
Source:Manila Times
April 20, 2022 08:03 UTC
WHO launches traditional medicine hub in India
ADVERTISEMENT“Harnessing the potential of traditional medicine would be a game-changer for health when founded on evidence, innovation and sustainability,” the WHO said, noting that traditional medicine formed part of the growing health and wellness industries. Around 80 percent of the world’s population is thought to use traditional medicine, such as herbal mixtures, acupuncture, yoga, ayurvedic medicine and indigenous therapies. Medicine of first resort“For many millions of people around the world, traditional medicine is the first port of call to treat many diseases,” Tedros told the ceremony. ADVERTISEMENT“Going forward, we must use technology to create a global database, repository of traditional medicine practices,” to help future generations. RELATED STORIESWHO taps traditional medicineCordillera as nature’s medicine cabinet‘Healing plants’ in PH offer alternative to prohibitive COVID medsChinese medical experts in PH studying traditional medicine for COVID-19 treatmentSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 20, 2022 06:26 UTC
Robotax
The displacement among workers occasioned by the invasion of robots and computers has far-reaching social and economic implications. It basically means unemployment for the displaced workers. As in sin taxes where government derives support for certain public health programs, revenues that can be derived from robot taxes can be used to create conditions that help generate employment for displaced workers, or promote training or capacity-building activities that would enable the displaced workers to find alternative sources of livelihood. Investments in health, climate change and income inequalities, among other current development issues, can generate opportunities for the displaced workers. It argues for taxation of robots that applies the principles of efficiency, equity, stabilization of international capital markets, and administrative feasibility."
Source:Manila Times
April 20, 2022 04:12 UTC
Hot, humid weather to prevail during daytime; rains, thunderstorms at night
MANILA, Philippines — The easterlies will bring hot and humid weather in the country on Wednesday with chances of scattered rains due to localized thunderstorms later in the day, the state weather bureau said. In Luzon, including Metro Manila, fair and warm weather is expected, especially at noon. Pagasa weather specialist Grace Castañeda advised the public to limit outdoor activities or to bring items to block the heat when outside. In the afternoon until the night, scattered rains or thunderstorms are expected due to localized thunderstorms. Scattered rains or thunderstorms are possible, especially in Eastern Visayas, according to Pagasa.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 20, 2022 00:33 UTC
Shooting mars Ka Leody meeting in Bukidnon
Manobo Pulangiyon Tribe at Quezon, Bukidnon Ancestral Domain activity Posted by David D'Angelo on Monday, April 18, 2022THE Philippine National Police is investigating the reported shooting incident during the visit of presidential candidate Leody de Guzman and his camp in Barangay Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon Province on Tuesday. Roderick Alba said they are gathering information and evidence. Who are behind them and the personalities involved so far there are no suspects," he told The Manila Times. Alba said there were reports that two persons were injured but this has yet to be confirmed. De Guzman was with his senatorial candidates Roy Cabonegro and David D'Angelo when the incident happened.
Source:Manila Times
April 19, 2022 20:16 UTC
French government to resign if Macron wins—PM
PARIS — French Prime Minister Jean Castex said Tuesday that his government would tender its resignation if Emmanuel Macron is re-elected president, in a bid to provide a “new impetus” for Macron’s centrist party ahead of parliamentary elections in June. Macron is facing a close race in the run-off on Sunday against far-right veteran Marine Le Pen, with analysts warning that low turnout could prove a wildcard even though most polls show Macron in the lead. ADVERTISEMENTIf he is re-elected, “in the subsequent days, as is the tradition, I will present the president with my resignation and that of the government,” Castex told France Inter radio. “The game isn’t over yet and we certainly can’t draw conclusions… that this election, this match, is already decided,” Castex said. RELATED STORIESMacron seeks new term in tight French voteADVERTISEMENTMacron makes last-minute appeal to dispirited left as Le Pen surgesCautious Macron holds advantage in French electionAhead of election, Macron banks on rosy French economy, new jobsSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 19, 2022 19:43 UTC
Shanghai reports more deaths as Covid-19 toll rises
SHANGHAI: China reported seven new deaths from Covid-19 in Shanghai on Tuesday, raising the official toll after hundreds of thousands of cases in the metropolis during a weeks-long lockdown. City authorities revealed the first virus deaths on Monday, with Tuesday's fatalities bringing the total official toll to just 10, despite the scale of the outbreak. Shanghai health officials noted Sunday that less than two-thirds of residents over 60 had received two Covid jabs and less than 40 percent had received a booster. Hong Kong, meanwhile, has attributed nearly 9,000 deaths to Covid-19 since the Omicron variant surged there in January. It also reported more than 20,000 new Covid cases, the vast majority asymptomatic.
Source:Manila Times
April 19, 2022 19:04 UTC