Zverev makes ATP Finals last four
SEMIS BOUND Germany’s Alexander Zverev returns a shot to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz during their first round singles match of the ATP Finals at the Pala Alpitour venue in Turin on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 (November 19 in Manila). AFP PHOTOTURIN, Italy: Alexander Zverev set up a clash with Novak Djokovic in the last four of the ATP Finals in Turin after a straight sets victory over Hubert Hurkacz on Thursday (Friday in Manila), while Daniil Medvedev squeezed past local hero Jannik Sinner 6-0, 6-7 (5/7), 7-6 (10-8). I'm happy to be through in straight sets," Zverev said. Zverev looked set to qualify in short order after sweeping to the first set in just 26 minutes with a dominating display of tennis. He made no mistake by winning his serve and ensuring a clash with Djokovic at the weekend.
Source:Manila Times
November 19, 2021 22:15 UTC
PH won't 'abandon' shoal despite Ayungin incident
JAY DIRECTO / AFPTHE Philippine government will not abandon its military outpost at the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), Malacañang said on Friday, after Chinese Coast Guard vessels "blocked and water-cannoned" Philippine supply boats from reaching the disputed area. According to Locsin, the Philippine boats were on their way to transport food to Philippine military personnel in Ayungin Shoal when they were "blocked and water-cannoned" by the foreign vessels. "The Philippines will continue to provide supplies to our troops in Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal). Ayungin Shoal, part of the Kalayaan Island Group, is an integral part of the Philippines, as well as the country's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. Hence, the Philippines has sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction over Ayungin Shoal.
Source:Manila Times
November 19, 2021 22:09 UTC
30% of Filipinos fully vaccinated against COVID-19
30% of Filipinos fully vaccinated against COVID-19This June 22, 2021 photo shows individuals lining up at a mall in Manila to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. MANILA, Philippines — Nearly 33 million Filipinos have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus in the eight months since the government launched its inoculation campaign. Another 40.92% million or 37.53% of Filipinos have received the first shot of a two-dose regimen, according to Department of Health figures as of November 18. The Philippines this week received more doses of the COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by US drugmakers Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, bolstering the country's procured supply of the life-saving jabs. A China Airlines plane carrying 1.31 million Moderna doses landed at the Terminal 1 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Friday morning while 609,570 more Pfizer shots arrived on Thursday night.
Source:Philippine Star
November 19, 2021 19:51 UTC
Four years of the Ayala Amity Centennial Lions Club
A fun but meaningful celebration of the fourth year anniversary of the Ayala Amity Centennial Lions Club was done through a thanksgiving fellowship lunch and gift giving to senior citizens. The event was headed by Charter President Imelda "Mhel" Pechera, known for her unconditional social and humanitarian advocacies through helping various foundations. The Lions Club brought five sacks of rice, 30 boxes of Metformin, 20 boxes of Amlodipine, 20 boxes of vitamins, 100 pieces of reading glasses, and 100 pairs of BeachWalk Slippers. Her birthday groups are dubbed the Lovely Ladies, Celine's, Awesome, VIP, Zonta Club of Metro Rizal, and Management Association of the Philippines. We had laswa, kare-kare, binagoongan, rellenong bangus, ensalada with bagnet, fresh lumpia, rellenong talong, crispy pata, bibingka, halo halo and puto bumbong.
Source:Manila Times
November 19, 2021 17:44 UTC
Pharmally Biologicals exec running for Congress resigns from Lakas-CMD
Pharmally Biologicals exec running for Congress resigns from Lakas-CMDRose Nono Lin in this picture from her Facebook page on Oct. 7, 2021. MANILA, Philippines — Pharmally Biologicals stockholder and chief financial officer Rose Nono Lin, who is running to represent Quezon City’s 5th District in Congress, has resigned from Lakas – Christian Muslim Democrats. In a letter to the Commission on Elections’ law department, Lakas-CMD said it received Lin’s resignation from the party on Friday. As a result of Lin’s resignation, Lakas-CMD told Comelec to revoke the certificate of nomination and acceptance it gave to her. Senators have said that Pharmally Biologicals is connected to Pharmally Pharmaceuticals Corp., the company at the center of congressional probes on the government’s pandemic spending.
Source:Philippine Star
November 19, 2021 17:01 UTC
Bongbong, Sara top new survey
FORMER senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio led the November survey of Publicus Asia Inc. on presidential and vice presidential preferences for the 2022 elections. File PhotoFORMER senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio led the November survey of Publicus Asia Inc. on presidential and vice presidential preferences for the 2022 elections. In the vice presidential derby, Duterte-Carpio notched 54.4 percent, a 44.3 percent edge over Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto 3rd, who came in second. The pollster said more people were undecided about their vice presidential bet at 13.7 percent compared to those who preferred Sotto. Duterte-Carpio was not in Publicus' October survey, having announced her intention to run for a national post after the poll was made.
Source:Manila Times
November 19, 2021 16:31 UTC
Philippines to accept int’l tourists soon, says DOT
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will soon accept international tourists, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Friday. The proposal to open leisure travel to those coming from “green” countries was based on strict conditions, Puyat noted. The “green’ countries were classified by the Department of Health as low-risk for COVID-19. The Philippines closed its doors to tourism for almost two years since the pandemic hit the country in 2020. RELATED STORYDOT urges creation of ‘green lane’ for vaccinated foreign travelersKGASubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 19, 2021 15:24 UTC
DOH identifies medical conditions eligible for third doses
DOH identifies medical conditions eligible for third dosesA medical worker shows vials of BioNtech-Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during the inoculation of the population aged 12-17 at a stadium in San Juan City, suburban Manila on November 3, 2021. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health on Friday said people with specific medical conditions will be prioritized once the government starts giving third doses to immunocompromised individuals. The department met with experts to finalize guidelines for the administration of additional doses to senior citizens and immunocompromised persons. The government on Wednesday began the administration of booster shots to health workers. Since the government began its vaccination drive in March, 32.99 million Filipinos have completed vaccination against COVID-19, while 40.92 million have received partial protection.
Source:Philippine Star
November 19, 2021 14:30 UTC
COVID ‘containment’ may be 8 days away
This means that the country needs to maintain this level for just another eight days to declare that COVID-19 has been contained. ADVERTISEMENTOn Thursday, the DOH reported that new daily infections inched up to 1,297 from Wednesday’s 1,190, raising the total number of cases to 2,821,753. During the Laging Handa briefing, Gloriani was asked if children age 12 to 17, who have undergone COVID-19 vaccination, could be given a booster shot. The government has just started rolling out its pediatric COVID-19 vaccination to minors age 12 to 17. Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje earlier said that discussions on the possible COVID-19 vaccination of children age below 12 were also already under way.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 19, 2021 11:21 UTC
1st batch of Sputnik Light jabs arrives in Philippines
1st batch of Sputnik Light jabs arrives in PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Friday received its first supply of Sputnik Light, the single-dose version of the Russian-made jab. A total of 5,000 Sputnik Light vaccine doses arrived at the Terminal 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Aiport. Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said negotiations for the procurement of Sputnik Light shots “are already underway.”In August, the country’s Food and Drug Administration cleared the one-shot COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. Sputnik Light is the first component of the two-dose Sputnik V.The Russian Direct Investment Fund in October said the Sputnik Light jab showed 70% effectiveness against the Delta variant of COVID-19 three months after injection. Since the government began its vaccination drive in March, 32.99 million Filipinos have completed vaccination against COVID-19, while 40.92 million have received partial protection.
Source:Philippine Star
November 19, 2021 10:57 UTC
FDA OKs COVID-19 vaccine mix-and-match clinical trial
FDA OKs COVID-19 vaccine mix-and-match clinical trialSan Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora (C) looks on as a teenage boy receives a BioNtech-Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during the inoculation of the population aged 12-17 at a stadium in San Juan City, suburban Manila on November 3, 2021. MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration has given its go signal for the conduct of the COVID-19 mix-and-match clinical trial in the country, an official said Friday. Department of Science and Technology Undersecretary Rowena Guevara said the FDA on Tuesday approved the mix-and-match trial, which will involve 3,000 participants. The government started screening applicants the next day at a trial site in Marikina City. Since March, 32.58 million Filipinos have completed vaccination against COVID-19, while 40.17 million have received partial protection.
Source:Philippine Star
November 19, 2021 10:04 UTC
Philippines to reopen 'soon' to vaccinated foreign tourists
A view of an empty beach is seen a day before the temporary closure of the holiday island Boracay in the Philippines. (Reuters)The Philippines has approved a plan to allow entry soon to foreign tourists vaccinated against Covid-19, its tourism ministry said on Friday, following moves by other Southeast Asian countries to relax travel curbs. The coronavirus task force "approved in principle the entry of fully vaccinated tourists" from countries with low Covid-19 cases, the ministry said, adding that guidelines must be finalized. "Allowing tourists from green countries or territories that have the majority of its population vaccinated and with low infection rate, will greatly help in our recovery efforts," tourism minister, Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, said in the statement. The Philippines includes on its "green" list of approved countries Japan, China, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and India, among others.
Source:The Standard
November 19, 2021 08:55 UTC
Philippines' Duterte says cocaine user among presidential election candidates
Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte declared on Thursday in a televised speech that an unnamed candidate for next year's presidential election was a cocaine user. Dozens of people have registered to run for president in next year's polls. "We have a candidate using cocaine," Duterte said in a speech in the province of Oriental Mindoro. I am just asking," said Duterte, who will run for a seat in the senate next year. "He is a very weak leader," the outspoken Duterte said of the unnamed candidate.
Source:The Standard
November 19, 2021 07:36 UTC
ACEN starts commercial operations of Vietnam wind farm
ACEN starts commercial operations of Vietnam wind farmMANILA, Philippines — ACEN, the listed energy platform of the Ayala Group, has started commercially operating its 252-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Vietnam. A joint project with AMI Renewables, the wind project in Quang Binh province is one of the largest wind farms in Vietnam. The Quang Binh wind farm is expected to produce 648 gigawatt-hours (GWh) per year, enough to power 270,000 homes and help avoid 580,000 tons of CO2 annually. Its wind turbines stand at 145 meters in hub height, which allows the optimization of wind energy production. The Quang Binh wind farm is the third joint project of ACEN and AMI Renewables.
Source:Philippine Star
November 19, 2021 03:52 UTC
Marine experts: Stop sandmining in Lingayen Gulf
UPMSI said Lingayen Gulf, a major fishing ground with extensive mariculture activities that traverses both Pangasinan and La Union provinces, was at risk of suffering “irreversible” damage when the seabed was disturbed. Bolinao-Anda Reef Complex, which supports Lingayen Gulf, is also in danger of being damaged by the project. ADVERTISEMENTIn 2020, a total of 47,435 people were engaged in fisheries and its related activities in Pangasinan and La Union, the research institute said. “Any intense extractive and manipulative activities in Lingayen Gulf could severely affect the fisheries that thrive on ecosystems in the gulf as well as the livelihood of fishing families there,” UPMSI said. The mariculture parks in the gulf also produced 58,273 MT (P6.7 billion) in 2019 for both Pangasinan and La Union.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 18, 2021 23:13 UTC