Marines form battalion for missile assets
The Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile (SBASM) Battalion of the Coastal Defense Regiment was activated on April 3, the PMC said on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENT“The SBASM Battalion, the first in the PMC, will be operating one of the best antiship missile systems on the planet. Meanwhile, Turkey is looking to sell more attack helicopters to the Philippines, following the official turnover of the first two of six T-129 Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack (ATAK) helicopters to the Philippine Air Force (PAF). The T-129 ATAK helicopter was selected by the PAF for its attack helicopter acquisition program in 2018, beating other contenders that included Boeing’s AH-64E Apache and Bell’s AH-1Z Viper. The choppers will be flown by the PAF’s 15th Strike Wing, along with Bell AH-1S Huey Cobra attack helicopters, AW-109E and MD-520MG choppers.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 08, 2022 04:29 UTC
First order issued by DMW head draws flak
Drilon blasted new Migrant Workers Secretary Abdullah Mama-o following reports that the President’s former adviser issued Department Order No. 1 directing all agencies “consolidated and merged into and constituted as the [DMW]” to abide by the provisions enumerating the powers and functions of the Office of the Secretary. “The issuance of IRR by Mama-o is contrary to the law, specifically Section 23 of RA 11641. More bitingForeign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. was more biting in reacting to the IRR issued by Mama-o. ADVERTISEMENTRELATED STORY:Duterte urged to fire migrant workers dep’t chief for usurpation of authorityDuterte picks Abdullah Mama-o to lead new Department of Migrant WorkersRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 08, 2022 03:30 UTC
Yelps of delight for rescued puppies
Four puppies who looked at death's door when found dumped in garbage last month appear to have landed on their paws after being rescued. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said puppies Xes, Yes, Very and Window were found at a refuse collection point on Sheung Kok Shan Road in Tsuen Wan on March 5. "The puppies were covered with fleas and starving," a society worker said. "After being cared for by SPCA staff and a temporary foster family Xes, Yes and Very have recovered. "It's hard to imagine what kind of cold-blooded person would be so cruel as to dispose of the puppies like garbage," the society worker added.
Source:The Standard
April 08, 2022 01:28 UTC
Abarrientos hits game-winning triple as FEU escapes Adamson
We were down by eight points last five minutes,” said FEU head coach Olsen Racela. “We made a last run thanks to these guys (Abarrientos and Torres). Lastimosa missed another potential game-winning triple for the second straight game as time expired. The Scores:FEU 66 — Abarrientos 17, Gonzales 16, Torres 13, Tempra 6, Ojuola 4, Alforque 3, Bienes 3, Sandagon 3, Li 1, Sajonia 0, Coquia 0, Celzo 0. ADAMSON 65 — Lastimosa 16, Manzano 12, Douanga 10, Magbuhos 8, Yerro 6, Sabandal 4, Colonia 4, Zaldivar 3, Hanapi 2, Peromingan 0, Barasi 0, Jaymalin 0.
Source:Manila Times
April 08, 2022 01:19 UTC
UN inaction on China abuses ‘huge disappointment’: Uyghur campaigner
GENEVA — The UN rights chief has miserably failed to address China’s “genocide” against the Uyghur minority, a leading campaigner told AFP, demanding that a long-delayed report on abuses be released “immediately”. Uyghur campaigner Rushan Abbas, who is American, decried that Michelle Bachelet had, to date, been so restrained in her criticism of the well-reported rights violations taking place in China’s far-western Xinjiang region. She said she had been very hopeful when Bachelet, a former Chilean president and torture survivor, became the UN rights chief in 2018. “We thought she was going to remember and defend justice,” she said, lamenting that instead Bachelet has been all but “silent”. The UN’s lack of action “has been a huge disappointment for Uyghurs, and now they are being a huge disappointment for President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 08, 2022 00:50 UTC
Civilians flee east Ukraine as Russia prepares attack
SEVERODONETSK, Ukraine — Desperate evacuation attempts from eastern Ukraine were under way Thursday as authorities warned of an imminent Russian offensive, following the devastation around Kyiv that has shocked the world. Russian troops have been withdrawing from around the capital and Ukraine’s north, leaving a trail of destruction behind them, as they prepare for an expected assault on the country’s southeast. “We can see clearly that before the enemy goes to full attack, they will just destroy places completely,” local governor Sergiy Gaiday in Lugansk told Ukrainian broadcaster Channel 24. More than 11 million people have been displaced since Russia invaded on Feb. 24, aiming to seize the capital. —AFPRELATED STORY:War in Ukraine: Latest developmentsSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 07, 2022 23:16 UTC
'Social media helps shape youth vote'
Because social media now largely dictates the formation of opinions, perceptions, and lifestyles, it will be critical in determining voters' choices on May 9. Many politicians began to turn to social media to promote their "good reputation" to the youth. Orosa-Ople said the dark side of social media is that it can be a vehicle for sowing confusion and disinformation. Orosa-Ople said social media works best "if you build and galvanize communities." "When it comes to social media, it's a waste of time to go after people who don't believe in what you do.
Source:Manila Times
April 07, 2022 22:43 UTC
Duterte leads presentation of P1,000 polymer banknotes
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte led the presentation of P1,000 banknotes made of polymer. The BSP has been pushing for the use of polymer banknotes as these are less susceptible to the transmission of viruses and bacteria. Polymer banknotes can also be sanitized without destroying them. According to the BSP, polymer banknotes are difficult to be counterfeited “due to the complexity of the printed images and the advanced technology used in incorporating security features. Around 500 million P1,000 polymer banknotes will be in circulation between 2022 to 2025.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 07, 2022 21:41 UTC
Mamuyac leads charge anew as Ateneo cruises past UE
“We have problems and they manifest themselves in times during games,” said Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin. A Jojo Antiporda three pumped life for UE at the start of the fourth period to cut the deficit down to nine, 69-60. But Ateneo, behind the efforts of Kouame, Belangel, and Koon, uncorked another 21-4 blast, 90-64, down the stretch for the breakaway win. Ateneo will cap off its first round against University of Santo Tomas Saturday, April 9 while UE will face National University at 10 a.m. The Scores:ATENEO 84 — Mamuyac 21, Kouame 21, Ildefonso 12, Belangel 12, Daves 6, Gomez 5, Tio 4, Koon 4, Chiu 4, Mendoza 3, Lazaro 2, Padrigao 0, Andrade 0, Mallillin 0.
Source:Manila Times
April 07, 2022 21:30 UTC
Facebook removes accounts spreading misinformation ahead of Philippines polls
Filipinos participate in a rally marking the anniversary of the 1986's People Power Revolution that overthrew the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, near the EDSA People Power monument in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. (Reuters)Meta Platforms Inc on Wednesday suspended a network of over 400 accounts, pages, and groups ahead of general elections in the Philippines as the Facebook parent moves to crack down hate speech and misinformation. The accounts included Facebook Pages and groups linked to Philippines' New People's Army, a banned organization, the social media company said. Concerns about online hate speech have increased as candidates and supporters increasingly turn to social media for the May 9 election against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic disrupting traditional campaign methods. Last month, the country's presidential candidates had pressed on the need to hold social media companies liable for the spread of misinformation.
Source:The Standard
April 07, 2022 11:23 UTC
When to use broader meaning and summary words
This time we'll take up these other two reference word strategies in the good writing repertoire—(4) the use of broader meaning words for particular words earlier used, and (5) the use of summary words to clarify or emphasize the nature or context of various subjects already discussed. Using broader meaning words. Our writing can greatly perk up when these pronouns are replaced with content-laden words that represent a broader set of their antecedent nouns. Now see how that humdrum passage gets more interesting when the pronoun "they" are replaced with broader meaning words:"Eagles are large birds that belong to the family Accipitridae. The pattern is to go from the particular noun as the lowest subset to increasingly broader, more detailed noun forms.
Source:Manila Times
April 07, 2022 05:38 UTC
2022/33 “Stronger Social Media Influence in the 2022 Philippine Elections” by Aries A. Arugay
The rapid evolution of new types of social media limits the ability of the government to monitor, regulate, and prevent social media applications from sowing fake news related to the 2022 elections. The number of social media users in the Philippines was equivalent to 80.7% of the total population The difference between internet users and social media users implies that many Filipinos have multiple social media accounts. As data breaches in social media apps become more common (e.g., Cambridge Analytica data harvesting), there is now a possibility of a more complex social media strategy that targets specific voter groups. “Social Media Campaigning: Mobilization and Fundraising on Facebook.” Social Science Quarterly 99(1): 2018. [16] “Filipinos remain most active internet, social media users globally—study,” Philippine Daily Inquirer, February 1, 2021,https://technology.inquirer.net/107561/filipinos-remain-most-active-internet-social-media-users-globally-study#ixzz7NZZqAlMI[17] “PH remains top in social media, internet usage worldwide – report,” Rappler, January 28, 2021, https://www.rappler.com/technology/internet-culture/hootsuite-we-are-social-2021-philippines-top-social-media-internet-usage/.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
April 07, 2022 04:23 UTC
Religious heads unite to honor 8,000 plus lives lost to covid
In a tribute to mourn the dead, Stephen Chow said to see thousands of lives lost to Covid is heartbreaking. Previous NextSix religious leaders joined hands for the first time yesterday on Ching Ming Festival to commemorate over 8,000 lives that were lost to Covid in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Buddhist Association president Kuan Yun wished the dead could rest in peace in Sukhavati, referring to Buddhist pure lands, while chairman of the Hong Kong Taoist Association Leung Tak-wah hoped Hong Kong could overcome the epidemic and resume normal operations as early as possible. Lam thanked local social welfare organizations and the six religious groups for producing the video in memory of the deceased. "The epidemic situation has caused anxiety and sorrow to members of the public who have lost their loved ones," she said.
Source:The Standard
April 07, 2022 00:54 UTC
Mabuhay Vinyl Corp Announces Notice of Annual Stockholders' Meeting
NOTICE OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING OF MABUHAY VINYL CORPORATIONTo All Stockholders:Notice is hereby given that the Annual Stockholders' Meeting ("Meeting") of Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation (the "Company") will be held on 28 April 2022, 3:00 p.m. Stockholders may attend and participate by remote communication or by appointing a proxy, such as the Chairman of the Meeting. If you will be appointing a proxy, kindly date, sign, and deliver your proxy form to the Corporate Secretary at Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation, 22F The Salcedo Towers,169 H.V. The guidelines for registration and for participation by remote communication is attached to this Notice and posted on the Company website. Go to the Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation website via this link: http://www.mvc.com.ph/investor-relations/asm2022/;2.
Source:Manila Times
April 07, 2022 00:34 UTC
Woods aims to pull off another Masters miracle
Tiger Woods of the United States warms up on the range during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 05, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. Woods last played 17 months ago, in the pandemic-delayed 2020 Masters. Rory McIlroy is still chasing the Masters title that would complete his career Grand Slam. But every story pales in comparison to that of Woods and his bid to claim another Masters title, 25 years after his first in 1997 launched a new era in golf. From the moment Woods played a practice round at Augusta National last week, speculation has been rampant.
Source:Manila Times
April 06, 2022 18:31 UTC