Messi scores first Ligue 1 goal
PARIS: Lionel Messi struck his first goal in Ligue 1 on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) overcame a red card for goalkeeper Keylor Navas to defeat Nantes 3-1. A freak own goal by Dennis Appiah put PSG back in front with 10 minutes left before Messi wrapped up a 12th win in 14 league games this season ahead of next week's Champions League trip to Manchester City. "I'm delighted with this first goal, I really wanted it," Messi told Amazon Prime. "I'm very happy with this first goal in Ligue 1 even if I had already scored in the Champions League." Mauricio Pochettino's side increased their lead at the top of the table to 12 points over Rennes, who moved into second place with a 2-0 victory over Montpellier.
Source:Manila Times
November 21, 2021 16:29 UTC
Power up your immune defense
Keeping in mind your present-day health concerns and desire for peace of mind, Vicks introduces its first-ever vitamin product in the Philippines—Ascorbic Acid + Zinc + Cholecalciferol (Vicks Immune Defense). Keeping in mind your present-day health concerns and desire for peace of mind, Vicks introduces its first-ever vitamin product in the Philippines—Ascorbic Acid + Zinc + Cholecalciferol (Vicks Immune Defense). These ingredients work synergistically to support your immune system and help provide 3-in-1 immune defense against a cold, along with proper diet and exercise. Now it’s also your partner in health, with NEW Ascorbic Acid + Zinc + Cholecalciferol (Vicks Immune Defense). Ascorbic Acid + Zinc + Cholecalciferol (Vicks Immune Defense) is available in all leading drugstores nationwide.
Source:Philippine Star
November 21, 2021 10:28 UTC
Observatory reminds of colder Monday
Temperature will plummet to 16 degrees Celsius on Monday as a cold front is expected to move across the coast of southern China that day morning. The temperature on Monday (Nov 22) will range between 16 to 23 degrees Celsius. As for tomorrow, the temperature will range between 23 to 27 degrees Celsius. There will also be sunny periods and it will be warm during the day over the coast of Guangdong. A cold front is expected to move across the coast of southern China on Monday morning.
Source:The Standard
November 21, 2021 08:52 UTC
Duterte to join ASEAN-China summit tomorrow
Duterte to join ASEAN-China summit tomorrowPresident Rodrigo Duterte is seen speaking in this photo during a meeting with the coronavirus task force on December 26, 2020. MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte will participate in the ASEAN-China Special Summit via video conference on Nov. 22. The President is expected to speak about the Philippines’ positions on key areas of cooperation and regional issues, it said. The special summit will be co-chaired by Xi and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam, the ASEAN chair this year. The President will be joined by Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, Sen. Bong Go, Presidential Assistant for Foreign Affairs Robert E.A.
Source:Philippine Star
November 21, 2021 08:07 UTC
Should everyone get a COVID-19 booster? Experts divided
WASHINGTON — The United States is set to become the latest country to widen Covid booster eligibility beyond the immunocompromised, elderly and high risk. This time around, US media has reported the FDA is set to broaden eligibility without convening the outside experts. “Are you trying to prevent severe disease, hospitalization and death? The best way to reduce severe disease and death is to bring down community transmission by reaching those who aren’t yet vaccinated. Vaccinated people who end up with a severe case are overwhelmingly elderly and immunocompromised, who everyone already agrees should receive a booster.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 21, 2021 06:55 UTC
Proof of life in Taal’s wasteland
More than a thousand livestock were killed in the southeast of the volcano, and the base surges traveled another 600 m offshore. “The dune field in the southeast sector offer a rare, largely undisturbed, and nearly complete picture of a base surge deposit field,” the report said. But these are nothing compared to the base surge deposits that rushed downhill on the southeastern flanks of Taal Volcano, burying Kalawit. Scientific research improves our understanding of such forces, and volcanic eruption is one that Filipinos have to learn how to live with. Inquirer calls for support for the victims of Taal volcano eruption Responding to appeals for help, the Inquirer is extending its relief to the families affected by the recent eruption of Taal volcano.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 21, 2021 06:51 UTC
Art is extraordinary and platinum
Art is extraordinary and platinumBook to the future: For the Globe Platinum series, ambassador Jay Oliva, the Filipino-American showrunner and executive producer of the Netflix hit series Trese, created a 76-page hardbound compilation of artworks containing never-before-seen imagery to the underworld in The Art Behind Netflix’s Trese. In a Globe Zoom event recently, Globe Platinum subs were treated to a Filipino-powerhouse of artists, namely Leeroy New, Jay Oliva and Reese Ruiz — who were introduced as the new ambassadors for Globe’s collectible series. In a virtual sitdown, the three talked about their creative vision, what got them into their respective fields, and their inspiration for creating an extraordinary experience for Platinum customers. “Some artists, they stare at the wall; some artists, they go out for a walk,” said Jay Oliva. Out of this world: Globe ambassador Leeroy New, a globally lauded Filipino visual artist and designer, created the Star Cluster collectible.
Source:Philippine Star
November 21, 2021 04:22 UTC
Pro and anti-vaccination protesters take to streets of Australia
Nearly 85% of Australians aged 16 and above have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as of Nov. 19. ADVERTISEMENTChanting ‘Freedom, freedom’ and carrying ‘End Segregation Now’ signs, several thousand anti-vaccination protesters marched through Melbourne’s downtown, Australia’s second-most populous city that was hit the hardest by the pandemic. The anti-vaccination rallies have continued for weeks in Australia, becoming occasionally violent and attracting lose groups of regular citizens, as well as far-right and conspiracy theory supporters. The most populous state of New South Wales, where nearly 92% of people are fully vaccinated, reported 182 new cases. As of Friday, 83% of the Pacific nation’s population have been fully vaccinated.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 21, 2021 02:26 UTC
Outbound OFWs now priority for COVID-19 booster shots
MANILA, Philippines — Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are scheduled for deployment soon can now get their booster shots against COVID-19. Good news for seafarers“Allowing booster shots for OFWs and seafarers ensures the continuing deployment of Filipino seafarers to the world,” Angkla Rep. Jess Manalo said in a statement. Approved booster shots for them are single doses of Pfizer, Sinovac, and AstraZeneca, and half the regular dose of a Moderna shot. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the administration of booster shots on healthcare workers had been going well so far. Vergeire said the Department of Health (DOH) was still finalizing the guidelines for the administration of booster shots on senior citizens and immunocompromised individuals.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 21, 2021 02:24 UTC
Philippines OKs COVID-19 booster shots for outgoing OFWs
Philippines OKs COVID-19 booster shots for outgoing OFWsA health worker prepares a dose of the BioNtech Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination for seafarers at a stadium in Manila on July 15, 2021. MANILA, Philippines — Overseas Filipino workers who are set for deployment may soon receive COVID-19 booster doses, an official said Saturday. This, after the government’s pandemic task force approved the proposal to administer booster shots to OFWs set for deployment within four months. Padilla said the general protocols for the administration of booster shots will still be followed. Early this week, the Philippines began administration of booster shots to healthcare workers.
Source:Philippine Star
November 21, 2021 01:44 UTC
Sputnik Light perfect Covid jab booster – RDIF
RUSSIAN Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Chief Executive Officer Kirill Dmitriev said on Saturday that the single-dose Sputnik Light vaccine could serve as a perfect booster for all Covid-19 vaccines regardless of platform. Included in the package were the first 5,000 doses of Sputnik Light vaccine, the single-dose version of Sputnik V that uses adenoviral vector 26 as its main ingredient. "So [the] Sputnik Light one shot [vaccine], we believe, in a month or three and thereafter, [is] more efficient than two shots of Pfizer. So this is the power of Sputnik Light as a standalone vaccine," Dmitriev said. "We have found Sputnik light to be an ideal universal booster.
Source:Manila Times
November 20, 2021 22:10 UTC
Five hundred sick, starved Vietnamese workers in prison-like conditions at Chinese factory in Serbia
These are the Vietnamese workers who are helping build the first Chinese car tire factory in Europe. It said the company did not employ the Vietnamese workers in the first place. The company denied that the Vietnamese workers are living in poor conditions and said their monthly salaries were paid in accordance with the number of working hours. Chinese banks have granted billions of dollars in loans to Serbia to finance Chinese companies that build highways, railways and factories and employ their own construction workers. This is not the first time rights groups have pointed out possible breaches of workers’ rights, including those of Chinese miners at a copper mine in eastern Serbia.
Source:The Standard
November 20, 2021 21:33 UTC
Digital infrastructure Marcos-Sara priority
File PhotoPRESIDENTIAL aspirant former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio vowed to prioritize digital infrastructure to further strengthen and improve internet speed in the country if they win in the elections. Education Secretary Leonor Briones admitted in a press conference last August that stable internet connectivity was a continuing challenge for teachers nationwide. Meanwhile, mobile internet download speed saw a slight uptick from 32.84 Mbps in June to 33.6 Mbps in July. The DICT added these improvements put the country at 63rd out of 180 countries for fixed broadband and 72nd out of 139 countries for mobile internet. "While it is good to see our internet download speeds improve, the experience of teachers and students show it does not necessarily translate to better overall user experience.
Source:Manila Times
November 20, 2021 20:43 UTC
Service interruption hits Converge ICT Solutions
MANILA, Philippines — Internet service provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. on Saturday confirmed a service interruption following complaints from subscribers. Converge said customers have been experiencing connection issues as of 12:12 pm. ADVERTISEMENT“Our technical team is working to resolve the issue and restore your connection. A service ticket is not required,” Converge ICT said in a statement. Converge ICT also apologized for the inconvenience caused by the service interruption, saying they are working to resolve the issue.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 20, 2021 19:02 UTC
Politics should not be brought into sports: Yeung Tak-keung
Commissioner for Sports Yeung Tak-keung defended the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament postponement and said people should not bring politics into sports. Generally speaking, yelling "add oil" in a stadium would be fine, though, Yeung added. It will be okay to chant the words "add oil" in general, a Cantonese slang phrase which means "keep it up," Yeung said. The use of the term had previously caused controversy as activists and protesters chanted the Cantonese slogan "Hong Kong add oil!" A man who tattooed the slogan "Hong Kong add oil" on his leg was asked to cover it with a bandage.
Source:The Standard
November 20, 2021 18:54 UTC