'That' as relative pronoun and subordinating conjunction
The first question: "Can 'that' be acting both as relative pronoun and subordinating conjunction in this sentence: "The negotiators ultimately worked out a peace treaty that was accepted by the warring countries"? Let's begin with what a relative pronoun is. It's a function word that introduces a dependent (or relative) clause and connects it to the independent or main clause. A relative clause actually works as an adjective, providing more details about its antecedent noun. This definitely makes it a relative pronoun and not a "that" doubling up as a subordinating conjunction.
Source:Manila Times
December 02, 2021 04:50 UTC
3 travelers from South Africa show no COVID-19 symptoms — DOH
MANILA, Philippines — The three travelers from South Africa who are currently quarantined in Negros Occidental were fully vaccinated and did not show any symptoms of COVID-19, the Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday. “They were immediately isolated once it was reported that they were from South Africa. ADVERTISEMENTAccording to Vergeire, the three travelers were cleared by the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) upon their arrival in the country last week. Authorities said they arrived in the Philippines when South Africa was still in the list of “green” or low-risk countries. The Philippine government temporarily suspended inbound flights from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy from November 28 to December 15 due to the threat of the Omicron variant.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
December 02, 2021 04:03 UTC
Lacson bares proposed amendments in 2022 budget
Lacson bares proposed amendments in 2022 budgetThe Senate meanwhile unanimously approved on third and final reading the P5.024-trillion 2022 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), which put a lot of weight on health and education – two sectors that continue to face heavy challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. MANILA, Philippines — In the spirit of transparency, Sen. Panfilo Lacson yesterday bared his proposed amendment in the 2022 national budget involving over P6 billion to fund programs for education, connectivity, defense and children’s welfare. With 22 affirmative votes and no negative vote, senators approved House Bill 10153 or the 2022 GAB, the proposed national expenditure programs for next year. Lacson made public his proposed institutional amendments to the 2022 budget bill, seeking to slash questionable appropriations and ensuring enough funding for priority programs, activities and projects. His proposed amendments include some P300 million to improve the facilities in Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea, which he visited last Nov. 20.
Source:Philippine Star
December 02, 2021 03:14 UTC
Omicron rapidly dominating in South Africa, U.S. reports first case
JOHANNESBURG/WASHINGTON – Heavily mutated Omicron is rapidly becoming the dominant variant of the coronavirus in South Africa less than four weeks after it was first detected there, and the United States on Wednesday became the latest country to identify an Omicron case within its borders. ADVERTISEMENTThe first known U.S. case was a fully vaccinated person in California who returned to the United States from South Africa on Nov. 22 and tested positive seven days later. Britain and the United States have both expanded their booster programs in response to the new variant. TRAVEL RESTRICTIONSSome 56 countries were reportedly implementing travel measures to guard against Omicron as of Nov. 28, the WHO said. The United States has barred nearly all foreigners who have been in one of eight southern African countries.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
December 02, 2021 01:31 UTC
(Video) Five men in freight station group brawl arrested
Five men were arrested on Tuesday for taking part in a fight involving around 20 men at Airport Freight Forwarding Center last Saturday. According to video footage, two men argued in a corridor and started pushing and pulling one another. Their quarrel attracted the attention of other workers, and around 20 men started to chase and fight each other at the center. Officers arrested five men aged 26 to 41 for fighting in the Airport District on Tuesday. Officers warned that the maximum penalty for fighting in public is a HK$5,000 fine and one-year imprisonment.
Source:The Standard
December 01, 2021 23:12 UTC
Today's universities
In our times, we refer to universities as institutions of higher learning providing facilities for teaching and creating knowledge through research. "At Paris, Oxford and Cambridge, 'universities, as institutions of higher learning were founded in the mid-12th century.' While universities have many similarities with colleges, what distinguishes universities from all other teaching institutions in society is the research function. To bolster the production of new knowledge, "universities have to create new disciplines having their own line of inquiry and methodology." Today's universities endeavor to develop their students to meet 21st century demands — prominently improve on their communication, broaden collaboration, exercise critical thinking and be more creative.
Source:Manila Times
December 01, 2021 22:36 UTC
Philippines to host international tourism meet in 2022
Philippines to host international tourism meet in 2022Dept. The event, seen as the biggest international tourism event next year, will welcome some 600 high-level delegates and will signal the grand reopening of the country’s tourism industry to the rest of the world. That’s probably the only private sector-led tourism council of the world,” she told the Kapihan sa Manila Bay weekly news forum yesterday. It is good that it is being held in the Philippines, since Asia is the most conservative in terms of opening (the tourism industry). It’s a good signal that we are opening the tourism (industry) to the rest of the world,” she said.
Source:Philippine Star
December 01, 2021 22:09 UTC
Stranded transit passenger confirmed as Hong Kong's fourth Omicron case
A transit passenger who was stranded in the Hong Kong International Airport due to visa issues was confirmed as Hong Kong's fourth imported Omicron case on Wednesday. So far, two of Hong Kong's Omicron cases came from South Africa and two from Nigeria. The other two were a 62-year-old man flying into Hong Kong from Canada and a 36-year-old man from South Africa. In view of the new variant Omicron, Hong Kong has imposed tighter restrictions on those who return from countries with Omicron outbreaks. Currently, Hong Kong has banned non-residents from entering the city from 21 countries with Omicron cases detected.
Source:The Standard
December 01, 2021 21:52 UTC
Paskong Pinoy at Kultura
Capiz shell ornaments in angel, star and tree shapes have a subtle natural sheen and look. Foldable Christmas lanterns that bring the spirit of Christmas everywhere. Translucent capiz shell ornaments in angel, star, and tree designs. Indeed these Christmas decors from Kultura's curated collection by by local artisan will bring "Paskong Pinoy" close to heart. There are also abaca wreaths and ornaments, as well as capiz shell nativity sets and angel candle holders.
Source:Manila Times
December 01, 2021 20:10 UTC
Agri agency explores projects with Hungary
AN agency under the Department of Agriculture (DA) with a mandate of mechanization will explore possible areas of cooperation with Hungary in the field of modern agriculture. This, as a delegate from Hungary visited the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) headquarters in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija last November. Deputy Director of PHilMech Ronaldo Sebastian Reyes led the agency in welcoming the Hungarian delegation. It has three units devoted to agriculture and food: Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences; Faculty of Agriculture and Economics Studies; and Faculty of Food Sciences. The visit also included a brief tour and briefing on PHilMech technologies displayed at the technology demonstration area of the agency.
Source:Manila Times
December 01, 2021 19:39 UTC
5 million jabbed so far in first 2 days of COVID-19 vaccination drive
5 million jabbed so far in first 2 days of COVID-19 vaccination driveAn elderly receives a BioNtech-Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a coliseum in Makati City, suburban Manila on November 29, 2021, as the Southeast Asian nation launched a three-day vaccination drive targeting nine million people as young as 12 in an effort to accelerate the roll-out of jabs, amidst the threat of heavily mutated coronavirus variant Omicron. MANILA, Philippines — Over five million COVID-19 vaccine doses were administered in the first two days of the government’s national immunization drive, the Department of Health said Wednesday. According to Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje, a total of 5,000,353 individuals have been so far immunized against COVID-19 in the first two days of the three-day campaign. As of November 30, over 36.36 million Filipinos have completed the recommended doses, while more than 49.74 individuals million have received partial protection against COVID-19. Bloomberg noted the country’s inoculation rate —73.2 doses administered per 100 people—is a “key barrier to improving” its score.
Source:Philippine Star
December 01, 2021 19:33 UTC
HSW deployment ban to Saudi remains
HSW deployment ban to Saudi remainsPhilippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) chief Bernard Olalia explained that the government opted to revise the existing verification guidelines after observing a continuing increase in the number of welfare cases among Filipino HSWs deployed to the Arab country. MANILA, Philippines — Until the issuance of new verification guidelines, the Philippines won’t resume the deployment of Filipino household service workers (HSWs) to Saudi Arabia. The government, he added, is in the process of drafting guidelines on requiring Saudi employers to indicate names and actual addresses on the employment contract. “Once the address is blacklisted, we will no longer allow the deployment of HSWs there. The Philippines previously suspended the deployment of HSWs to Saudi Arabia after a retired military general was able to hire Filipino workers despite being a blacklisted employer.
Source:Philippine Star
December 01, 2021 09:14 UTC
No evidence yet that vaccines are ineffective against Omicron, says pharmacists’ group head
William Chui Chun-ming, President of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists, on Wednesday said there was no evidence that current vaccines are ineffective against the new Covid-19 variant Omicron. Speaking on a radio program, the pharmacists' group head said that although there were mixed messages over vaccines' effectiveness against the new variant, he anticipated that existing vaccines could still offer protection. Chui said the vaccines would not only stimulate the human body to generate antibodies against the virus but also trigger immune responses to generate immune cells that can attack infected cells, providing a certain degree of protection. He expected that it would take pharmaceutical companies around half a year to produce vaccines targeting Omicron. He added it would only take another three months for the companies to bring the new version of the vaccines into mass production and ready for distribution.
Source:The Standard
December 01, 2021 09:06 UTC
Philippines still at bottom of pandemic resilience ranking for 3rd straight month
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is not going to use the county's coronavirus testing provider for his department because of concerns about the company's alleged ties to the Chinese government,...
Source:Philippine Star
December 01, 2021 06:53 UTC