James plays center as Lakers beat Magic
AP PHOTOORLANDO, Florida: LeBron James scored 29 points and played exclusively at center in the second half as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit and beat the Orlando Magic 116-105 on Friday (Saturday in Manila). Los Angeles coach Frank Vogel replaced starting center Dwight Howard with James to start the second half, and the Lakers opened the third quarter on a 20-2 run. "He's the most unique player in the history of the game," Vogel said of James. When Westbrook fed James for an alley-oop in the fourth, chants of "M-V-P" broke out for James among the crowd. Rookie Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 27 points, VanVleet scored 21 and had 12 assists, Pascal Siakam also scored 21 points for Toronto, which went 2-3 on a five-game trip.
Source:Manila Times
January 23, 2022 01:05 UTC
Sihwan takes charge at Singapore Open
SINGAPORE: American Sihwan Kim is the man to catch after he signed for a second round five-under-par 66 to head into the weekend rounds of the Singapore Open on Friday night, three shots clear of South Korea's Joohyung Kim. Thailand's Sadom Kaewkanjana and South Korea's Dongkyu Jang are tied for third after carding a 70 and 69, respectively. Teeing off on the back-nine 10, Sihwan got his early birdie on the opening hole. Sihwan then dropped two shots on the sixth hole but responded quickly with another birdie on seven before signing for a two-day total of nine-under-par 133. "I played some poor golf and three dropped shots in the closing holes were pretty criminal.
Source:Manila Times
January 23, 2022 00:43 UTC
Thousands protest COVID-19 vaccine pass in France
PARIS, France – Some 38,000 people protested across France Saturday, the interior ministry said, two days before a vaccination health pass becomes mandatory to take part in much of public life. ADVERTISEMENTA negative COVID-19 test will no longer be sufficient, except to access health services. An estimated 5,200 demonstrated in Paris, the ministry said, at rallies largely attended by supporters of the nationalist, anti-EU presidential candidate Florian Philippot. “Vaccine pass — total resistance!” some shouted in marches. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 23, 2022 00:16 UTC
DOH: More beds needed than oxygen, ventilators
MANILA, Philippines — Hospitals need to allocate more beds for COVID-19 patients, but don’t have much need for ventilators and oxygen, as there are few severe and critical coronavirus cases, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Virus case updateThe department’s latest case bulletin showed that intensive care unit beds in use nationwide were at 52 percent; isolation beds, also at 52 percent; and ward beds, at 53 percent. The DOH said 267,236 of those cases were mild, 8,591 were asymptomatic, 2,996 were moderate, 1,491 were severe and 305 were critical. Together, they accounted for 42 percent of the cases nationwide. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 22, 2022 23:31 UTC
300 overseas Pinoys return with COVID-19 daily
300 overseas Pinoys return with COVID-19 dailyMANILA, Philippines — About 300 Filipinos from abroad test positive for COVID-19 per day upon arrival in the country, the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) revealed yesterday. In a public briefing, BOQ deputy director Roberto Salvador Jr. said this number accounts for 10 percent to 14 percent of the average of 3,000 overseas Filipinos arriving in the country daily. Last Monday, the BOQ discharged 3,300 travelers who have completed their isolation in quarantine hotels. “We started opening more isolation facilities where we can transfer those who turn positive while in (hotel) quarantine facility … for mandatory isolation,” Salvador said. Upon arrival, they shall no longer be required to observe the mandatory facility-based quarantine, but they shall self-monitor for any sign or symptom of COVID-19 for seven days with the first day being the date of arrival.
Source:Philippine Star
January 22, 2022 22:11 UTC
The NBA rumor mill is churning
WITH less than three weeks before the trade deadline, the rumor mill in the NBA is already running wild. This has a lot of teams, especially the legitimate contenders, salivating for one or two players who can help them reach the Finals. Despite the addition of former league MVP Russell Westbrook, the Lakers are barely in the playoff picture and are in danger of missing it altogether. Personally, the one who should take the blame is VP for basketball operations Rob Pelinka who facilitated the Westbrook trade reportedly on the egging of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. A potential Simmons trade, however, would center around John Collins but still, the 76ers are not biting.
Source:Manila Times
January 22, 2022 22:09 UTC
Government eyeing transport hubs as COVID-19 vaccination sites
Government eyeing transport hubs as COVID-19 vaccination sitesPassengers present their vaccination cards to personnel upon entry at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) in Tambo, Parañaque City on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. The Department of Transportation has started implementingn a "no vaccination, no ride" policy on public transportation throughout Metro Manila. MANILA, Philippines — The national government is eyeing to use transportation hubs as COVID-19 vaccination sites, National Task Force against COVID-19 deputy chief implementer and testing czar Vince Dizon said on Friday. Dizon revealed during the Go Negosyo forum that aside from workplaces, ports and stations could also be used as additional areas for vaccination. “We hope to launch also in other transportation hubs, ports, airports, bus stations, train stations so that we can protect our unvaccinated,” he said.
Source:Philippine Star
January 22, 2022 18:40 UTC
Miss World, Miss Multinational & Miss Eco International competitions slated in March
Miss World, Miss Multinational & Miss Eco International competitions slated in MarchMANILA, Philippines — It seems the month of March will be a very busy one for Filipino beauty pageant fans and supporters. Not only will it be the finals of the 70th Miss World competition, but also the finals of the Miss Eco International and Miss Multinational, just days apart from each other. Miss World 2021 candidates will be flying back to San Juan in the paradisiacal island of Puerto Rico for the much-awaited coronation rites at the Coliseum Jose Agrelot on March 16. The Philippines won its first Miss Eco International crown in 2018 with Cynthia Thomalla. Meanwhile, on March 25, Shaila Rebortera will compete at the Miss Multinational finals in India.
Source:Philippine Star
January 22, 2022 15:54 UTC
New beauty pageant camp 'The Crown Initiative' launched
New beauty pageant camp 'The Crown Initiative' launchedMANILA, Philippines — With the Aces & Queens and Kagandahang Flores fighting for supremacy as the country's premier beauty camp, a new organization joined the playing field: The Crown Initiative (TCI). TCI camp's roster of trainers include Ian Mendajar for pasarela/catwalk skills, lawyer JT Taylo for Q&A and Dom Moreno for styling. With the national pageant season opening next month, all beauty camps will be in full swing. While TCI may be a new entry in the beauty camp business, its founders are not. They have been in the beauty pageant arena longer than most of the existing camps in the country.
Source:Philippine Star
January 22, 2022 15:39 UTC
Who’s victim, villain? Lines blur in viral ‘mango theft’ case
In the now-viral story of the 80-year-old clapped in jail for “stealing” mangoes, who’s the victim and who’s the villain? ‘He’s at fault’But Hong, 52, lamented that the public misunderstood the case. Lawyer’s accountIn a phone interview on Friday, Fernandez quoted Flores as saying that he did not steal the mangoes. This prompted Hong to file the theft complaint against Flores, which was elevated to the court, Fernandez said. “Here’s the twist: Narding Flores … did steal three sacks of mangoes worth P12,000, not 10 kilograms as earlier claimed.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 22, 2022 13:49 UTC
QC cops arrest online seller of fake vaccination cards
MANILA, Philippines — Police arrested a man for allegedly selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in Quezon City. ADVERTISEMENTPolice said the vaccination cards were being sold for P400 each. Police said they confiscated vaccination cards during the operation. Gen. Antonio Yarra warned against falsification of COVID-19 vaccination cards. “Any person who will be caught falsifying, tampering or using false vaccination cards shall face penalties which may include fine and/or imprisonment,” he said in a statement.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 22, 2022 08:45 UTC
Is COVID retreating in the U.S.? Data paints encouraging scenario
COVID-19 infections have decreased in 19 states plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, an analysis of the past week through Thursday compared with the prior week showed. ADVERTISEMENTIn the Northeast, which saw some of the highest case loads during the latest surge, infections are down 40% week-over-week. COVID-19 data often lag a few days behind the actual state of affairs. Western states saw a 3% week-over-week drop in new infections, according to the tally. Businesses changed or postponed back-to-office plans, while the sweeping surge forced entertainment venues and understaffed restaurants to temporarily shut down.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 22, 2022 08:41 UTC
After skipping Jessica Soho interview, Marcos accuses award-winning journo of bias
But in a statement, Soho’s home network GMA said aspirants must expect tough questions from the journalist. “The questions are tough because the job of the presidency is tough,” GMA Network said. “I was asked very hostile questions like my role during martial law, why I evaded arrest in 2010, my co-authorhip and sponsorship of the anti-terror law, human rights issues and other hard questions,” Lacson said. “Like any journalist, that’s her job.”Jessica Soho, biased? — PING LACSON (@iampinglacson) January 22, 2022While he shunned an interview with Soho, Marcos has accepted to sit down with talkshow host Boy Abunda for an interview that will be aired on ABS-CBN next week.
Source:Philippine Star
January 22, 2022 06:47 UTC
Over 70 cases detected at two Kwai Chung blocks: sources
Over 70 preliminary positive Covid-19 cases have been detected at Yat Kwai House and Ying Kwai House of Kwai Chung Estate, according to sources. At least 20 cases were detected at Yat Kwai House as of Friday. As of this morning, four men and two women at Yat Kwai House were listed as close contacts of infected patients and were sent to Penny's Bay Quarantine Center. On the other hand, Ying Kwai House was also locked down at 4am this morning (Saturday) after two residents there tested preliminary positive. The lockdown at Ying Kwai House is expected to be lifted at 7pm tonight.
Source:The Standard
January 22, 2022 05:03 UTC