Modular building to be used in 20,000 public housing flats
The modular integrated construction technology will be used more in building public housing blocks in the future, Secretary for Development Michael Wong Wai-lun said. In his online blog on Sunday, Wong said the Development Bureau and Construction Industry Council have been promoting the MiC technology in construction products since 2017. He quoted the outgoing chairman of the Construction Industry Council Chan Ka-kui as saying that the MiC technology can improve the operation of the industry. “Nowadays, there are more than 60 construction projects that used the MiC technology and the number of large-scale MiC projects will continue to grow in the future,” Wong said. Wong said the Construction Industry Council has also organized many local and overseas visits, workshops and large-scale international seminars.
Source:The Standard
January 23, 2022 17:27 UTC
Lacson: You can uphold both human rights, human lives at the same time
Lacson: You can uphold both human rights, human lives at the same timeThe file photo shows Senator Ping Lacson, who is running for president in this year's elections. MANILA, Philippines — Presidential candidate Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Saturday evening that there are many approaches where both human rights and human lives can be upheld. "When you say human rights, you're also talking about human lives... Maybe [Duterte] needs to expound more on what he's saying about individual human rights against the human lives of the majority of Filipinos.. On anti-terror lawLacson, the principal sponsor of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020, assured the public that there are many safeguards in the law which will protect human rights. Lacson is the presidential bet running under the Partido Para sa Demokratikong Reporma.
Source:Philippine Star
January 23, 2022 16:28 UTC
3 killed, 5 hurt in Masbate shooting
LIGAO CITY — Three were killed and five others were wounded in a shooting incident in Milagros town in Masbate province Saturday night, January 22, police report said Sunday. The slain victims were identified as Bengie Cataga, Jonel Verona, and Jeddah Raven Dizon. They are receiving treatment at Masbate provincial hospital. All dead and wounded victims are related to each other. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 23, 2022 15:21 UTC
Pfizer CEO sees annual COVID-19 vaccine rather than frequent boosters
JERUSALEM — Pfizer Inc Chief Executive Albert Bourla said on Saturday that an annual COVID-19 vaccine would be preferable to more frequent booster shots in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Pfizer/BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine has shown to be effective against severe disease and death caused by the heavily-mutated Omicron variant but less effective in preventing transmission. ADVERTISEMENTWith cases soaring, some countries have expanded COVID-19 vaccine booster programs or shortened the gap between shots as governments scramble to shore up protection. In an interview with Israel’s N12 News, Bourla was asked whether he sees booster shots being administered every four to five months on a regular basis. Bourla has said Pfizer could be ready to file for approval for a redesigned vaccine to fight Omicron, and mass produce it, as soon as March.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 23, 2022 14:49 UTC
Presidential bets on COVID-19 response: No sense of urgency, mass vaccination not prioritized
Presidential bets on COVID-19 response: No sense of urgency, mass vaccination not prioritizedMANILA, Philippines — A presidential aspirant believes that the Philippine government should have done more in moving urgently against COVID-19 when it was not yet a pandemic, while another says the country should have focused on mass vaccination efforts to prevent repeated lockdowns. "There are a lot of good things that the administration did to respond to the pandemic, but the main problem was that there was no sense of urgency. According to her, the country did not act quickly when COVID-19 was still considered an epidemic in other countries. For Manny Pacquiao, the standard bearer of the Cebu-based Abag Promdi, the government should have prioritized mass vaccination efforts at the onset of the pandemic. 24 Oras earlier reported that the program extended the invite to the five presidential aspirants leading in the surveys.
Source:Philippine Star
January 23, 2022 14:32 UTC
Two killed in Tai Po blaze with suspicious explosion
A fire broke out at Sun Hing Garden in Tai Po in early Sunday. Previous NextA woman and her son died in a blaze at Sun Hing Garden in Tai Po in the early hours of Sunday, as police said they found an explosion there suspicious. Police received a report that a fire broke out in a flat at Hong Shing Court of Sun Hing Garden at about 3.39 am on Sunday. They found the explosion suspicious, and are still investigating how it was triggered. She continued that crowds appeared when they walked downstairs as there was an elderly woman walking slowly there.
Source:The Standard
January 23, 2022 14:13 UTC
Magnitude 5.3 quake hits waters off Davao Oriental
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Sunday recorded a magnitude 5.3 earthquake off the coast of Davao Oriental. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 23, 2022 13:47 UTC
Beijing tests 2 million for Covid as Winter Olympics loom
BEIJING: Beijing city officials on Sunday said all two million residents of a neighborhood where they identified a small cluster of Covid-19 infections will be tested, less than two weeks ahead of the start of the Winter Olympics. Some 30 infections have been detected in the past week in Beijing, one of the world's most populous cities. Still, multiple small outbreaks around China — including in Beijing — have tested the country's strict "zero Covid" policy, which authorities have pursued even as the rest of the world has gradually reopened. All two million of the area's residents will be tested for Covid-19 starting from Sunday. With the Beijing Games starting on February 4, international delegates, media personnel, and some athletes have already begun arriving.
Source:Manila Times
January 23, 2022 13:43 UTC
Philippines 'needs' iron-fisted leader? Robredo says she's 'already shown courage'
Robredo says she's 'already shown courage'MANILA, Philippines — Does Vice President Leni Robredo believe that Filipinos need a strong leader with an iron fist? If that phrase means being a courageous leader, she said, then she's already shown time and again that she can be that leader. If you define it as a show of courage, then in my stages as a vice president, I’ve already shown this. When President Rodrigo Duterte won the presidency by a landslide in 2016, it was largely due to his tough-talking, no-nonsense, and street-smart image. For most of her term, Robredo's functions have been limited due to tensions between her and President Rodrigo Duterte.
Source:Philippine Star
January 23, 2022 12:59 UTC
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In Kashmir, India batters press freedom — and journalistsRussia rejects UK claim of trying to replace Ukraine leaderHeavy gunfire reported at Burkina Faso military baseBeijing district orders mass virus testing ahead of OlympicsOmicron spreads in New Zealand, spoiling PM's wedding plansTalks with Taliban begin in NorwayMigrants at Hungary border become part of election campaignWater cannon, tear gas at COVID-19 protests in BrusselsFarmers' protest in Spain highlights rural concerns
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 23, 2022 12:11 UTC
BSP commends police for arrest of BDO hackers
BSP commends police for arrest of BDO hackersThe central bank vowed to continue working closely with law enforcement agencies including the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), banks, and other key stakeholders to ensure the successful prosecution of cybercriminals and maintain the security of digital financial services. MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has commended law enforcement agencies for the swift arrest of several suspects, including two Nigerian nationals, allegedly behind a hacking incident that victimized hundreds of depositors of BDO Unibank last month. Last Friday, NBI announced the arrest of five individuals tagged in the massive online fraud that affected more than 700 accounts in BDO. In a statement, the NBI identified the suspects as Nigerian nationals Ifesinachi Fountain Anaekwe, alias Daddy Champ and Chukwuemeka Peter Nwadi. “This will be instrumental in upholding public confidence in the financial system as cyberthreat actors will now think twice before violating the law,” the central bank added.
Source:Philippine Star
January 23, 2022 10:21 UTC
Ana Patricia Non: Her foodcart pushed back vs apathy
ADVERTISEMENTAmong them was small-business owner Ana Patricia “Patreng” Non, who vividly recalled those sad days in a recent interview with the Inquirer:“Ang lungkot talaga. The community pantry on Maginhawa swiftly grew. And similar community pantries were being put up in various cities and provinces. Some see the community pantry as a form of mutual aid—people helping one another in the absence of government, a national unity born from want and necessity. In a video posted on her Facebook account on Dec. 14, 2021, Patreng recounted how she had discussed the threats with her mother.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 23, 2022 09:25 UTC
Oil spill tars Peruvian seaside towns, leaves fishermen jobless
Some 6,000 barrels poured into the sea as an oil tanker unloaded a week ago at the La Pampilla refinery located some 30 kilometers (19 miles) north of Lima. ADVERTISEMENTAccording to Spanish oil company Repsol, which owns the refinery, the accident occurred due to freak waves caused by the volcanic eruption in Tonga. The government declared an “environmental emergency” for 90 days on Saturday in the “damaged coastal marine area” affected by the spill, which is drifting north. Baby fish “are already dead; the young, most of them eat on the seashore, and the seashore is full of oil,” he told AFP. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 23, 2022 09:13 UTC
It may take three months before fifth wave comes under control: Yuen Kwok-yung
Hong Kong may need up to three months to control the fifth wave of Covid-19 outbreak if contact tracing failed to be done properly, government advisor Yuen Kwok-yung said on Sunday. With the outbreak at Kwai Chung Estate continuing, Yuen expected the number of infections to grow exponentially. As the Kwai Chung Estate cluster grows to more than 100 infections on Saturday, the SAR government still maintains the goal of eliminating all cases in communities. Zero infections is not the aim, but a way to buy time for more people to get vaccinated, he said. With the vaccination rate hovering at 70 percent, it is still impossible for the city to reopen borders or reopen premises, he said.
Source:The Standard
January 23, 2022 06:21 UTC
Villar seeks to boost livestock industry
Villar seeks to boost livestock industry“The livestock sector comprising of cattle, hogs, poultry and dairy should be able to guarantee food security and reduce poverty in the countryside by giving better income and jobs to farmers and their families,” said Villar. MANILA, Philippines — For decades, the Philippines’ livestock industry has received limited attention and development assistance from the government. 139 authored by her and Sen. Nancy Binay, seeking to strengthen and rationalize the livestock industry to promote its development, protection and regulatory functions. This shall cover dairy and native animals, poultry and establishment of a livestock development fund to secure yearly government support. Both are very important in supporting livestock, poultry and dairy industry.
Source:Philippine Star
January 23, 2022 01:57 UTC