Steve Stricker feeling 'lucky' after frightening illness
LOS ANGELES: Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker says in an interview with Wisconsin Golf that he feels lucky as he slowly recovers from a frightening illness that led to inflammation around his heart. I'm still dealing with inflammation around the heart," Stricker said. After one 11-day stint in hospital Stricker was discharged in late November, only to be readmitted three days later. The scary chain of events had started with a sore throat and cough on October 23, less than a month after the Ryder Cup concluded. "I kind of have a feeling that [the Ryder Cup] could have had a part in it," he said.
Source:Manila Times
January 09, 2022 04:10 UTC
Arrest the unvaccinated? That may be unconstitutional, CHR says
Arrest the unvaccinated? Metro Manila mayors had agreed to restrict activities and movement of unvaccinated individuals as COVID-19 cases surge anew. MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte's threat to arrest those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 may be illegal, unconstitutional and violative of human rights, the Commission on Human Rights said as it noted that there is no law criminalizing being unvaccinated. “The present directive to arrest unvaccinated individuals on-the-spot does not satisfy the said exemptions, aside from the fact that, as mentioned, no crime is being committed,” De Guia said. Domingo Egon Cayosa, a constitutional law expert and former Integrated Bar of the Philippines president, had already said that there is no legal basis to arrest unvaccinated individuals who are outside their homes.
Source:Philippine Star
January 09, 2022 02:21 UTC
Relief for party guests in quarantine center as Joyce Yeung's case ruled false positive
The sample submitted by RTHK host Joyce Yeung was contaminated, and she was ruled a false positive case, while guests of a birthday party that were sent to the quarantine center because of her would soon get to leave. Yeung was among some 180 guests who attended the birthday party of Witman Hung Wai-man on Monday. She tested preliminary positive on Friday, but her case was ruled a false positive case on Saturday. He continued that the virus that tested positive was from the vaccine, but not the coronavirus spreading in the city due to the differences in the genetic sequencing. A dozen birthday party guests sent to the quarantine center because of Yeung's case would then be arranged to leave, controller of the Center for Health Protection Edwin Tsui Lok-kin said.
Source:The Standard
January 08, 2022 23:58 UTC
Donaire sees no problem fighting in 115lb division
Nonito Donaire AFP FILE PHOTOWhile Filipino World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight champion Nonito Donaire previously stated that his main goal was to unify all the belts in the 118-pound division, "The Filipino Flash" said he is open to going down in the 115-pound class. Donaire said he is willing to face the winner of the super flyweight match between Juan Francisco Estrada (42-3, 28 KOs) and Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez (50-3, 41 KOs) on March 5. I am all for it," said Donaire in the Boxing With Chris Mannix podcast. Donaire said shedding weight won't be a problem for him. Donaire (42-6, 28 KOs) is coming off two rousing victories against French Nordine Oubaali last May and compatriot Reymart Gaballo last December to win and defend the WBC belt, respectively.
Source:Manila Times
January 08, 2022 22:20 UTC
Ginebra opens door for Pinto
AFTER Alaska lost a key player in Rodney Brondial a few days ago, it is Meralco's turn to get orphaned by a crack member in its rotation. Head coach Norman Black confirmed to The Manila Times that Nards Pinto, one of Meralco's dependable guards this season, has decided to transfer to Barangay Ginebra. "He went to Ginebra," said Black. Pinto will join a Gin Kings squad that needs to shore up its backcourt as Stanley Pringle is still on his way to recovery from a knee injury. We thank Nards for his service and we will keep moving with the guys that we have," added Black.
Source:Manila Times
January 08, 2022 22:12 UTC
Mangrove ‘greenbelts’ in coastal areas pushed
To avoid a repeat of similar devastation brought by strong typhoons, Legarda specifically pushed for development of mangrove greenbelts in coastal communities. ADVERTISEMENTLegarda explained that the planting and rehabilitation of mangroves along the shorelines of vulnerable coastal communities will serve as natural buffers against storm surges, flooding, erosion, and other climate hazards. On the other hand, during Typhoon Yolanda, the world’s deadliest storm in 2013, Barangay Parina in Giporlos, Eastern Samar, was also saved from storm surges by its mangrove forests of nine hectares. Integrated coastal zone management will help address the root causes of coastal vulnerability. Nature-based solutions, such as planting mangrove greenbelts, are right in front of us and have been very effective in preventing further loss and damage.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 08, 2022 20:52 UTC
Virtual investments
Virtual coins, digital tokens, or cryptocurrency are not NFTs and are considered as fungible. Other virtual currencies such as Ethereum rate being used to create decentralized financial systems. But just like other securities or solicitations of investments from the public, the SEC said that entities offering ICOs must first get a license from the commission. In the Philippines, the SEC just last Thursday said that play-to-earn platform Outrace has been soliciting investments without the necessary license. But virtual currencies were legalized and cryptocurrency exchanges are now regulated by the BSP under Circular 944.
Source:Philippine Star
January 08, 2022 20:43 UTC
CBCP head: How much longer do we celebrate mass in empty churches?
CBCP head: How much longer do we celebrate mass in empty churches? The latest report from the Department of Health (DOH) showed that 21,819 individuals tested positive for COVID-19 as of Friday afternoon, which brought the country’s total tally to 2,910,664. This year’s traslacion of the Black Nazarene was also suspended anew due to the surge of COVID-19 cases. Niño Parish in Pandacan, Manila has decided to suspend the mass on the feast of the Sto. Niño Church said in a statement in Filipino.
Source:Philippine Star
January 08, 2022 19:03 UTC
Nico Locco bares it all out in BL movie 'Love at the End of the World'
Nico Locco (right) with Gold Azeron in ‘Love at the End of the World.’ PHOTO COURTESY OF GAGAOOLALAPLUS: GEMS bares Hiyas ng Sining Awards nomineesThe viewers of the Boy Love (BL) movie "Love at the End of the World" were treated to the underwater nudity scene of indie actor Nico Locco who dived to the sea in his naked glory. Nico was very open about his frontal nudity scene and is even excited about it. But he and his management team will be choosy in accepting offers to do gay roles, or BL movies. "I handpick my projects because these projects will define me as an actor and the roles that I get going forward," added Nico. As long the role is challenging, he is open to doing any BL movie project.
Source:Manila Times
January 08, 2022 13:31 UTC
HK enters the fifth Covid-19 wave, says David Hui
Government advisor David Hui Shu-cheong expected the stringent anti-pandemic measure, effective until January 20, to be extended as Hong Kong was hit by the fifth wave of the pandemic. Speaking on a radio program on Saturday, Hui said Hong Kong has entered the fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, given that several transmission chains have been detected by health authorities. He pointed out that if officers could find other leads and link the woman to other cases, the situation would be less worrying. He continued that the government would need to consider arranging civil servants to work from home and schools to suspend face-to-face classes. Hui called on the public to receive vaccination and avoid attending large-scale gatherings.
Source:The Standard
January 08, 2022 12:55 UTC
Defibrillator drone helps save Swedish heart attack patient
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – An autonomous drone carrying a defibrillator helped save the life of a 71-year-old man who suffered a cardiac arrest in Sweden, the man and the drone operator said Friday. ADVERTISEMENT“Everything from the first 112 call to the drone getting the signal to start and go took about 15-30 seconds and then the whole process took about three and a half minutes,” Sven told AFP. He stopped and began performing CPR as Sven’s wife called emergency services, and was there on the spot when the drone arrived with the defibrillator to help restart Sven’s heart. Ali said the drone “really helped” in saving the man’s life, as it was used in combination with quick CPR and medicines administered in the ambulance, which arrived minutes later. “We started with the defibrillator because it’s such a time-critical event” where a drone can really make a difference, he added.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 08, 2022 11:53 UTC
Vaccine-sceptic French lawmaker dies after contracting COVID-19 -parliament head
PARIS – French lawmaker Jose Evrard, whose vaccine-sceptic far-right party had opposed government measures to control the spread of COVID-19, has died after contracting the coronavirus, the president of the parliament said on Friday. He had expressed support on social media for protesters against COVID-19 curbs and health measures. Representing the Pas-de-Calais region in Northern France, Evrard was one of three lawmakers affiliated to far-right splinter party “Debout la France” (Stand up, France). In October, Evrard co-signed a parliamentary motion demanding that a committee of inquiry be set up to look into potential side effects of COVID-19 vaccines. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
January 08, 2022 10:14 UTC
Villager hurt as gunmen attack barangay tanods in Maguindanao town
Villager hurt as gunmen attack barangay tanods in Maguindanao townCOTABATO CITY, Philippines — A villager was wounded when gunmen attacked an outpost of volunteer barangay watchmen in Datu Piang town in Maguindanao on Friday night. The incident was preceded by last week’s bombing of a building near the house of Datu Piang Mayor Victor Samama using two 40 millimeter grenade projectiles fired from a distance. The volunteer barangay security team traded shots with the gunmen who fired at them assault rifles, sparking an encounter. Samama, who is seeking reelection, said he is convinced that last week’s grenade attack near his house and the harassment of their barangay tanods were “politically motivated.” He did not elaborate, however. Gen. Eden Ugale, director of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, said Saturday he has directed the personnel of the Datu Piang Municipal Police Station to identify the gunmen who attacked the barangay tanods for immediate prosecution.
Source:Philippine Star
January 08, 2022 09:35 UTC