Gibo, Agra for less restrictive campaigning
Gibo, Agra for less restrictive campaigningMANILA, Philippines — Former defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro thanked former justice secretary Alberto Agra for initiating a petition in the Commission on Elections to amend Comelec Resolution 10370, which he believes is quite restrictive during this campaign period amid the pandemic. Teodoro, who is running for a Senate seat, echoed Agra’s call to include in the list of other forms of election propaganda the billboards and gadgets. He noted that the Comelec resolution narrowed the list of “other forms” of election propaganda. Teodoro, a former Tarlac congressman, noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has limited the movement of candidates to campaign for themselves. He said allowing more forms of election propaganda would help candidates in presenting their vision and platforms and for the voters to know more about the candidates.
Source:Philippine Star
February 07, 2022 01:20 UTC
'Why now?': Quiboloy legal counsel questions timing of FBI 'wanted' poster, trafficking charges
': Quiboloy legal counsel questions timing of FBI 'wanted' poster, trafficking chargesPortion of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation's wanted poster for the arrest of Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name founder Apollo Quiboloy. This comes after the FBI released wanted posters for Quiboloy and KOJC officials Teresita Dandan and Helen Panilag following their indictment in November 2021. Unsurprisingly, the online press conference was aired over Sonshine Media Network International or SMNI, the official broadcasting arm of Quiboloy's church. "Why is it that before President Duterte was president, we didn't hear any accusations like this against Pastor Quiboloy? The broadsheet at the time referred to Quiboloy's church as a "cult."
Source:Philippine Star
February 06, 2022 23:27 UTC
Pagdanganan finishes 41st in DoC
Bianca Pagdanganan AFP FILE PHOTOFILIPINO golfer Bianca Pagdanganan finished joint 41st in the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Drive on Championship (DoC) at the Crown Colony Golf and Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida on Sunday (Philippine time). Pagdanganan fired 2-under 70 in the third and final round to get an aggregate score of 5-under 211. Pagdanganan then birdied the last hole to get 5-under in the tourney and bag a prize money of $6,162 or about P314,000. American Lexi Thompson finished second with her 15-under 201 as her compatriot Sarah Schmelzel placed third with 14-under 202. Thompson and Schmelzel pocketed a prize of $139,572 (P7.1 million) and $101,250 (P5.1 million).
Source:Manila Times
February 06, 2022 22:12 UTC
American troops arrive in Poland
Washington said last week it would send about 3,000 additional troops to Eastern Europe to defend NATO members against any "aggression." Washington is sending 2,000 troops stationed in the United States. The United States said Russia has amassed more than 100,000 troops near Ukraine's border and has warned it could invade. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Ukraine and Russia in mid-February, adding to diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis centering on Russian troops massed near Ukraine's borders. Separately from Macron and Scholz, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to mediate talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Source:Manila Times
February 06, 2022 22:06 UTC
‘Cigarette butts account for 766 million kilos of trash yearly’
‘Cigarette butts account for 766 million kilos of trash yearly’Globally, more than six trillion cigarettes are produced annually, each containing filters or butts that are mainly composed of microplastics known as cellulose acetate fibers, UNEP said. MANILA, Philippines — Cigarette butts account for more than 766 million kilograms of toxic trash each year and are the most common plastic litter on beaches, according to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). When ingested, the hazardous chemicals in cigarette’s microplastics cause long-term mortality in marine life, including birds, fish, mammals, plants and reptiles. On Wednesday, a new United Nations partnership was announced to raise awareness about the environmental and health impacts of microplastics in cigarette butts, the most discarded waste item worldwide. It includes a political advocacy highlighting a recent European Union directive that requires tobacco products with plastic filters be labeled clearly.
Source:Philippine Star
February 06, 2022 20:48 UTC
Octa projects PH daily COVID cases to shrink to 1K to 2K by end-February
MANILA, Philippines — Independent analytics group Octa Research on Sunday projected daily COVID-19 cases in the country to further decrease to 1,000 to 2,000 by the end of February. Octa Research fellow Guido David said that the country’s current daily average of COVID-19 cases is at 8,422. ADVERTISEMENT“The number of new COVID-19 cases around the country continues to decrease. As of February 1 to 5, the daily average was 8,422 new cases, down from 17,025 as of January 25 to 31,” David said on Twitter. In Manila, Octa said only 877 cases were recorded, equivalent to 11 percent of the 7,689 fresh infections recorded nationwide on February 5.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
February 06, 2022 20:44 UTC
VP Robredo suspends COVID-19 response programs with Comelec decision pending
VP Robredo suspends COVID-19 response programs with Comelec decision pendingPhoto shows the Day 1 Launch of the Office of the Vice President's Vaccine Express project in cooperation with the Manila City local government. She added that the Office of the Vice President and the Comelec had a hearing "last week" that she personally attended. "We're suspending it for now because we’re waiting for Comelec’s decision on the exemption," the vice president said in mixed Filipino and English. "We have [four] COVID-19 response programs and we are requesting for an exemption because while cases go down, we see the number of people asking for help every day. The programs include her Bayanihan E-Konsulta program, Vaccine Express sites, Swab Cab, and medical assistance program.
Source:Philippine Star
February 06, 2022 19:26 UTC
Sen. Binay wants management plan for COVID-19 medical waste
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Nancy Binay on Sunday called on the development of a comprehensive medical waste management plan, as well as an information drive for COVID-19 self-test kits, amid piling medical waste. Apart from a waste management plan, Binay also proposed that the DENR, DOH, local government units and pharmacies to start an information drive by handing out flyers or information materials to those who intend to use self-test kits. Good handling practices must be observed because if it gets out of hand, it can be an environmental and public health hazard,” Binay said. This came just a few weeks after seven children in Catanduanes tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 24, after playing with medical waste which were illegally dumped and scattered at the shoreline of their village. RELATED NEWS:Mind your medical waste, DOH warns hospitals, local governmentsDOH eyes price cap for COVID self-test kits/MUFSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
February 06, 2022 19:18 UTC
OCTA: Metro Manila pre-surge numbers possible by end-February
OCTA: Metro Manila pre-surge numbers possible by end-FebruaryHealth workers conduct house-to-house antigen testing for residents of West Rembo in Makati City on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. In a tweet, OCTA Research fellow Guido David said that the actual numbers being reported have begun to fall well below the group's earlier projections in late January. "Prospects look good for less than 500 in the NCR by V-Day, and perhaps pre-surge numbers by end of February," he said in a tweet late Saturday night. RELATED: OCTA: New COVID-19 cases trending downward in NCR, Calabarzon877 new cases today in the NCR, 11% of national numbers. RELATED: OCTA: Downward trends observed in Visayas but still generally high risk
Source:Philippine Star
February 06, 2022 05:08 UTC
It’s looking good for the Philippines in 2022
It’s looking good for the Philippines in 2022From where I sit, it’s really looking good for our country in 2022. There are clear indications that the country is poised to have brighter prospects by the second quarter this year. “We are on the correct path to economic recovery,” Secretary Chua added – a sentiment shared by analysts, especially with COVID-19 cases showing a steady decline. There has also been a lot of interest in the Philippines as an investment destination, with many opportunities opening up for investors. “We know that the Philippines is looking for additional investment across the board especially in 5G, internet, clean energy, health and security areas,” she said.
Source:Philippine Star
February 06, 2022 03:19 UTC
Bongbong Marcos maintains he’s a graduate of Oxford
MANILA, Philippines — Presidential aspirant and former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday insisted that he obtained a degree from the University of Oxford. Victor Rodriguez also said that their camp “stands by the Degree confirmation which was issued by the University of Oxford” for Marcos. In the same month last year, Oxford Philippines Society, a group of Filipino students and alumni of Oxford, said that Marcos did not obtain a degree from the university. This was officially confirmed by Oxford University in 2015… Bongbong Marcos has been awarded a Special Diploma in Social Studies in 1978. A Special Diploma is not a degree, and neither is it comparable, superior nor equivalent to one,” the organization said.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
February 06, 2022 02:27 UTC
Concepcion wants booster cards in high-vaccine areas
PRESIDENTIAL Adviser for Entrepreneurship Jose Maria “Joey” Concepcion 3rdPRESIDENTIAL Adviser for Entrepreneurship Jose Maria "Joey" Concepcion 3rd on Saturday suggested that regions with high vaccination rate should require Covid-19 booster cards as an added precaution against Covid-19. "The booster card requirement makes sense in the NCR because they received their primary doses ahead of the rest of the Philippines. However, they are also at higher risk from waning immunity and must be encouraged to get their booster shots right away," he said. A total of 7.57 million booster doses have been administered across the country. The government's goal is to administer 72.16 million booster doses, including those for minors ages 12 to 17, by the end of the second quarter of 2022.
Source:Manila Times
February 05, 2022 22:17 UTC
Rich man, poor man
Rich man, poor man“The man who dies thus rich, dies disgraced.”This controversial quote came from Andrew Carnegie who is known as the father of modern philanthropy. A number of rich people are trying to follow Andrew’s example and have said that they are not planning to keep their riches in the family. The same article mentioned that actor Daniel Craig, who is said to be worth $160 million, thinks that inheritance is quite distasteful. Actor Jackie Chan, who has amassed a $130 million fortune, plans to donate his entire wealth to charity instead of leaving it to his only son. But whether you are planning to leave your estate to charity or to your children, never leave this world without a plan.
Source:Philippine Star
February 05, 2022 20:30 UTC
Hooligans resurrected
But these tennis hooligans reincarnate at Melbourne Park chucked the no-nos and made complete ignoramuses of themselves. Berretinni would tell Courier after winning his match that he didn't really think that the unruly bunch were "real tennis fans." In the 2022 Australian Open, Nadal was evidently the apple of the eye of the fans in the championship match against Medvedev. His come-from-behind triumph (he was two sets down) brought to 21 his total Grand Slam singles titles from all four majors. That would be a big loss for tennis because who else would the fake tennis fans bully?
Source:Manila Times
February 05, 2022 19:18 UTC
INQUIRER.net launches volunteer program for 2022 election coverage
MANILA, Philippines — INQUIRER.net officially launched the Inquirer Volunteer (IV) program which aims to get registered voters involved in the coverage and reporting of the upcoming national elections. Their stories will appear mainly on INQUIRER.net’s social media platforms. Volunteers will receive an Inquirer Volunteer kit along with a digital certificate as proof of their participation in the volunteer program. After getting to know each volunteer, INQUIRER.net Editor-in-Chief Abel Ulanday, and INQUIRER.net Managing Editor Dennis Maliwanag discussed the company’s editorial policies, which include the observance of accuracy, immediacy, balance, and fairness when it comes to reporting. INQUIRER.net Social Media Manager Ralph Gurango also gave tips on how volunteers will be coordinating with the INQUIRER.net team for their news scoops and on the elections coverage.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
February 05, 2022 18:29 UTC