Tsui Wo House in Tai Po locked down after preliminary positive cases detected
Tsui Wo House at Tai Wo Estate in Tai Po was locked down on Wednesday night over some preliminary positive cases detected there. The lockdown is expected to be lifted at 7am on Thursday. Residents there must undergo compulsory testing by 11.30pm tonight. People who had been to the building for more than two hours between January 29 and today (Feb 2) must take the Covid tests by Friday (Feb 4). As a mutant strain is involved, vaccinated citizens and those who had tested negative recently must undergo again.
Source:The Standard
February 02, 2022 23:42 UTC
NEU-COL launches student scholarship program, CBA holds Agritech-Tok webinar
THE New Era University-College of Law (NEU-COL) launched its NEU Law Student Scholarship Program effective this first semester, Academic Year 2021-2022, according to Dean Atty. In addition, the College announces its Academic Scholarship Program under the auspices of the Dean of the College of Law, otherwise known as the Dean's List. Under this program, top five deserving students shall receive semestral book allowances in the amounts of P5,000, P4,000, P3,500, P3,000 and P3,000, respectively. Agritech-Tok webinar resource speakersAll students from the NEU Main campus and the different branches participated in this webinar. The webinar aimed to educate the students the deepest knowledge of agricultural business with the aid of technology trends.
Source:Manila Times
February 02, 2022 22:58 UTC
AC Energy to acquire 49% stake in Super Energy's Vietnam platform
AC Energy to acquire 49% stake in Super Energy's Vietnam platformThe file photo shows an array of solar panels. MANILA, Philippines — Listed energy firm AC Energy Corp. (ACEN) said its unit is buying 49% of interest in the Vietnam operations of international renewable energy developer Super Energy Corp. Public Company Ltd. (SUPER) for $165 million. In a disclosure on Wednesday, the Ayala-led company reported that AC Energy Vietnam Investments Pte. Solar NT is set to own and operate nine solar power plants with a total capacity of 837 megawatts (MW) across Vietnam. ACEN hopes to become the largest listed renewables platform in Southeast Asia, as it targets to reach a renewables capacity of 5,000 MW by 2025.
Source:Philippine Star
February 02, 2022 11:23 UTC
Haiti floods kill at least four
ADVERTISEMENTPORT-AU-PRINCE — Flooding triggered by torrential rain in Haiti left four people dead and one missing, authorities said Tuesday. Violent weather affected at least 20 districts across Haiti in recent days, flooding more than 2,500 homes and completely destroying three. Major damage during heavy rains in Haiti is not uncommon due to poor drainage infrastructure. RELATED STORIESEarthquake, storm and floods: no relief in sight for Haiti as toll risesStorm brings floods as Haitians seek help at overloaded hospitals after quakeDeath toll from Haiti quake hits 724 as tropical storm loomsSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyClick here for more weather related news.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
February 02, 2022 09:58 UTC
South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases top 20,000 for 1st time amid raging Omicron spread
SEOUL — South Korea’s daily virus cases on Wednesday exceeded 20,000 for the first time since the country reported its first virus case two years ago, due to the fast spread of the Omicron variant. The country reported 20,270 new COVID-19 infections, including 20,111 local cases, raising the total to 884,310, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). The number of critically ill COVID-19 patients was 278, up six from a day earlier. (Yonhap)RELATED STORIESFacing Omicron wave, South Korea begins weighing who to test firstSouth Korea to deploy Pfizer COVID-19 pills as Omicron wave loomsS. Korea reports first deaths linked to Omicron coronavirus variant—YonhapSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
February 02, 2022 09:37 UTC
Are current ventilation guidelines vs COVID enough? Wind expert says they're vague
Are current ventilation guidelines vs COVID enough? Government adviceLast week, the Department of Health stressed the importance of proper ventilation in reducing the potential for COVID-19 transmission. "Nais naming linawin ang proteksyon buhat ng proper ventilation at airflow. Last year, the Department of Labor and Employment issued guidelines for proper ventilation in workplaces and public utility vehicles. Agar also said the call for proper ventilation is linked to the call for the improvement of air quality in cities.
Source:Philippine Star
February 02, 2022 07:26 UTC
OCTA: Downward trends observed in Visayas but still generally high risk
OCTA: Downward trends observed in Visayas but still generally high riskCommunity watchmen kept an eye on those entering Barangay 02 Zone 1 on Layug Street in Pasay City on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. MANILA, Philippines — Independent pandemic monitor OCTA Research observed downward trends in highly urbanized cities in the Visayas but said many areas are still under high risk. Bacolod, Cebu City, Iloilo City, and Mandaue are all at very high risk for COVID-19, while Lapu Lapu, Ormoc and Tacloban are at high risk. Downward trends observed in Lapu Lapu, Ormoc, Tacloban, Bacolod, Cebu City, Iloilo City, Mandaue. Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo, Lapu Lapu, Mandaue and Ormoc have reproduction numbers ranging from 1.15 to 1.38.
Source:Philippine Star
February 02, 2022 06:14 UTC
At least 22 killed in Ecuador capital floods
Quito: The death toll rose to 22 due to floods in Ecuador’s capital, with about 50 others injured and at least five missing, the Emergency Operations Committee of Quito reportedThe flooding occurred Monday afternoon after a day of heavy rains that broke a rainfall record in the city set in 2003. Water accumulated in the Belisario Quevedo parish in Quito, leading rocks and mud to slide down to road in the La Gasca neighborhood causing serious damage, Xinhua news agency reported citing local authorities. Waves of water and debris flowed down the streets, sweeping away vehicles and flooding homes, in addition to downing utility poles, which left several areas without electricity. The National Risk and Emergency Management Service indicated via Twitter that the flooding caused material damage, with several vehicles and houses destroyed or affected, and at least 200 victims taken to shelters. Meanwhile, Quito Mayor Santiago Guarderas said he visited the area to evaluate the situation to continue taking measures and mitigate damage in the affected areas.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
February 02, 2022 06:08 UTC
FROM THE MANILA TIMES: Dairy project seen helping curb malnutrition
Author: DA Communications Group | 2 February 2022BONGABON, Nueva Ecija: A dairy project aimed at helping address malnutrition here is seen benefiting grade school children, among others, who are the target recipients of the school-based feeding program (SBFP)-milk feeding program. The Department of Science and Technology provided the cooperative with technical training and extension assistance, while the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) committed sustained milk supplementation to the project. The milk supplementation program that is a priority agenda of President Rodrigo Duterte under Republic Act 11037, or "Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act," is aimed at preventing malnutrition among grade school kids. Domingo said he would want nutribun to be given to children alongside milk from the BDC. Nutribun is a milky bread that years ago was given free to public school pupils to help combat child malnutritionSOURCE: https://www.manilatimes.net
Source:Manila Times
February 02, 2022 05:12 UTC
Nice ousts PSG in French Cup
Paris Saint-Germain’s Xavi Simons (left) fights for the ball with Nice’s Jordan Amavi during the French Cup football match at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 (February 1 in Manila). Nice, second to PSG in Ligue 1, won 6-5 on penalties after a scrappy 0-0 draw. In the shootout, Bulka, who PSG loaned to Nice for the season after Gianluigi Donnarumma arrived last summer, had the final word. The Pole saved the third PSG penalty from Leandro Paredes, but Donnarumma responded by parrying from Andy Delort. It was Bulka's first appearance at the Parc des Princes, where he had never played for PSG.
Source:Manila Times
February 02, 2022 04:09 UTC
Senate panel recommends deportation of Michael Yang
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate blue ribbon committee has recommended the deportation of former presidential economic adviser Michael Yang over his alleged role in the deals between Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. and the government. The panel has been investigating the government’s pandemic-related deals with Pharmally since August last year. Among the recommendations is the filing of cases against Yang “to support deportation of an undesirable alien.”The draft report alleged that Yang violated the National Internal Revenue Tax Code, which it said justifies the filing of criminal charges against him, his declaration as an undesirable alien, and immediate deportation. Yang looks forward to the report being handled by an impartial investigation body that would decide the case based on actual evidence instead of hallucinations,” he added. Mr. Yang looks forward to ‘his day in court.’”Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
February 02, 2022 01:39 UTC
Brady still mulling over NFL future
UPDATED FEBRUARY 02, 2022, 00:03LOS ANGELES: Tom Brady says he will "know when the time is right" but for now he is taking his future "day-by-day" and hasn't made up his mind about retiring from the National Football League (NFL). "I was trying to enjoy a nice weekend," Brady told a US-based SiriusXM podcast 'Let's Go!' American sports broadcaster ESPN cited unidentified sources saying that Brady would retire. Brady reiterated on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) that he is still mulling over his future. I'm just trying to do the best I can every day, evaluate things as they come, and I'm trying to make a great decision for me and my family."
Source:Manila Times
February 02, 2022 00:51 UTC
One more thing to stress about: Weather
Winter Olympians in outdoor sports such as Alpine skiing or snowboarding say the weather can be a key factor in success or failure. "The weather," she said, "can literally change everything." The 26-year-old from Colorado is scheduled to open her Beijing Olympics on February 7 as the defending champion in the giant slalom. Olympians say the weather might change their preparation and mindset before a contest. All of which turns this into just another source of stress at a one-day-every-four-years spectacle already filled with them.
Source:Manila Times
February 01, 2022 22:09 UTC
Schools reopen in Thailand
BANGKOK — Students in Thailand returned to classes on Tuesday after the Education Ministry allowed schools to open as normal under its plan to control Covid-19. The plan requires 85 percent of teachers to be vaccinated with at least one dose. Also, schools must evaluate themselves via the Department of Health’s Thai Stop COVID+ website. ADVERTISEMENTMeanwhile, schools must follow Covid-19 prevention measures including social distancing, washing hands and temperature checks. RELATED STORIESBangkok schools reopen despite worriesWork, school, play: How COVID-19 reshaped our worldSchools, theme parks in Thailand set to reopen on June 15Thailand to consider reopening as COVID-19 wave stabilizesSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
February 01, 2022 19:39 UTC
Expect rising interest rates, gently
Expect rising interest rates, gentlyMonetary policy governing interest rates in the global economy will soon change toward a northward direction. To understand this well, it is useful to refer to the main driver of world interest rates – the monetary policy in the most advanced economy – the United States. The Fed reduced interest rates back to almost zero by April 2020 and has been held in that low range even today. Prospects for Philippine interest ratesThe monetary policy stance of the Bangko Sentral keeps the following interest rates steady: The overnight borrowing rate at 2.00 percent. What is important is to see what the interest rate will be by the end of 2022 or 2023.
Source:Philippine Star
February 01, 2022 18:42 UTC