Reduce quarantine days for fully vaccinated travelers – Concepcion
He said that shortening the quarantine period will give Filipinos more time to be with their families this Christmas. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO"I have a good feeling that the facility-based quarantine stay for the fully vaccinated travelers will be reduced," he added. "This will be such a substantial reduction from spending the usual five days in quarantine even if you are fully vaccinated," he said. Other countries such as Spain and Greece forgo tests and quarantines if the visitor is fully vaccinated, he added. However, nearly all still require quarantines and Covid-19 tests for passengers, according to Concepcion.
Source:Manila Times
November 18, 2021 23:01 UTC
Japan looks to accept more foreigners in key policy shift
TOKYO — In a major shift for a country long closed to immigrants, Japan is looking to allow foreigners in certain blue-collar jobs to stay indefinitely starting as early as the 2022 fiscal year, a justice ministry official said on Thursday. If the revision takes effect, such workers – many from Vietnam and China – would be allowed to renew their visas indefinitely and bring their families with them. The 2019 law was meant to attract some 345,000 “specified skilled workers” over five years, but the intake has hovered at around 3,000 per month before the COVID-19 pandemic sealed the borders, according to government data. As of late 2020, Japan housed 1.72 million foreign workers, out of a total population of 125.8 million and just 2.5% of its working population. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 18, 2021 20:22 UTC
P1 million in crops receive tornado damage near Cotabato
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Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 18, 2021 19:31 UTC
Virtual visas: Barbados says to open first ‘metaverse’ embassy
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Tiny Caribbean nation Barbados has laid claim to establishing what it says will be the first diplomatic embassy in the metaverse — a virtual reality version of the internet. The announcement was sparse on details, but Barbados said this week that clients would be able to get consular services virtually once the project is up and running. “Barbados looks forward to welcoming the world in its metaverse embassy,” said Senator Jerome Walcott, the nation’s foreign minister. “It’s kind of like having a new type of website, except this website exists in a three-dimensional space that feels a bit embodied and you can access it through a virtual reality headset,” he added. As for the metaverse, it already exists in some forms, like the virtual worlds linked to video game platforms, such as Roblox.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 18, 2021 16:47 UTC
Flying in the new normal
Licensed pilot and social media personality Mann Ed Demalata imparts his insights on flying in the new normal. Former model and GMA artist Mann Ed Demalata is back in the limelight as a social media personality. Given the opportunity to reach a wide audience, Demalata imparts his insights on flying in the new normal. Demalata wishes to share this positivity even with the future pilots. He vows to continue sharing his flying experiences and learnings from the job for two reasons — to inspire and to motivate his followers.
Source:Manila Times
November 18, 2021 16:24 UTC
The 'Real Magic' of Christmas
Beverage brand Coca-Cola, heralds this year's season with "Buksan ang Magic ng Pasko," a holiday campaign that celebrates the real magic of community and togetherness. The multi-faceted campaign carries at its heart a simple message of festive joy and inclusion; reminding Filipinos that real magic is in the moments of connection we share with others. As a brand, we consider ourselves fortunate to have been given the opportunity to be part of every Filipino table and witness the real magic of human connections, especially during Christmas. Coca-Cola's Real Magic philosophy believes that magic is everywhere. It is real in shared moments with people we love and even with our community, whether these connections are made physically or virtually.
Source:Manila Times
November 18, 2021 16:04 UTC
Bank clients lose over P1 billion to cybercrime
ADVERTISEMENTSensing that something was amiss when her cell phone signal was not restored overnight, Tan reported the incident to her telecom provider the next morning and called her bank to suspend her credit card. To date, the Tan family has yet to receive updates on how the hacking happened, or the course of action to take regarding the unauthorized credit card charges. In January, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian also reported that his credit card had been hacked and some P1 million worth of food purchases had been charged to his account. Piling up lossesThese are just the more known incidents and are part of a much bigger financial cybercrime picture. As we usher in the new normal, Filipinos have become more comfortable in conducting bank transactions online,” said BAP president Wick Veloso, who is also president of Philippine National Bank.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 18, 2021 15:53 UTC
Lacson assures: No martial law under my leadership
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo Lacson has one assurance to the public should he be elected as president of the country in next year’s national elections: No martial law under his leadership. Lacson made the remark after he was asked in a press forum if he will declare martial law under his leadership as a known “disciplinarian.”ADVERTISEMENT“’Yan ang pwedeng itaga sa bato… Dun sa martial law, hindi mangyayari (You can cast it in stone… Martial law won’t happen),” Lacson said. One of Lacson’s competitors for the presidency is former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.Marcos Sr. has been hit for the number of human rights abuses following his declaration of martial law. Meanwhile, in his final State of the Nation Address back in July, President Rodrigo Duterte suggested that his successor should declare martial law if he or she wants to reform the government and rid it of corruption. But under the 1987 Constitution, the president may only proclaim martial law in case of foreign invasion and rebellion when public safety requires it.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 18, 2021 15:45 UTC
5 ways to keep kids energized when schooling at home
5 ways to keep kids energized when schooling at homeDespite the pandemic, Filipino kids continue to work towards achieving their dreams—from becoming a doctor, a teacher or even an athlete! This can be done through collaborative parenting wherein parents assist kids in their tasks and homework, instead of doing everything for them. This we can do by starting their days the right way—giving them the champion energy with MILO! Despite the pandemic, our kids can still be the champions we know they are capable of. As parents, and together with MILO, let’s support and join our kids in their champion journeys by giving them motivation and proper nutrition!
Source:Philippine Star
November 18, 2021 14:16 UTC
Master mobile photography with vivo X70 co-engineered with ZEISS lenses - here's how!
Master mobile photography with vivo X70 co-engineered with ZEISS lenses - here's how! The Next Imagery Master, vivo X70 co-engineered with ZEISS, brings an exceptional triple camera system and is now available in all vivo kiosks and stores nationwide. Now the brand takes the game to new heights with the release of the all-new vivo X70 in the Philippines. The Next Imagery Master vivo X70 is now available in vivo kiosks nationwide, as well as official vivo Lazada and Shopee sites for P34,999. The vivo X70 is now available in vivo stores nationwide and also on vivo’s official Lazada and Shopee sites.
Source:Philippine Star
November 18, 2021 13:12 UTC
Female worker dies after falling into a manhole
A female worker died after she and three male workers fell into a three-meter deep manhole at Siu Ho Wan Sewage Treatment Works on North Lantau. The female worker, in a coma, sustained serious hand injuries and broke one of her limbs. They managed to first rescue two conscious male workers and rushed them to Yan Chai Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital. When they saved a third male worker, he was in a coma and sustained leg injury. The female worker was unconscious when she was taken out of the manhole.
Source:The Standard
November 18, 2021 11:18 UTC
Decline in Metro Manila cases seen to continue but OCTA warns vs ‘overconfidence’
Philippines says Chinese coastguard blocked and fired water cannon on two of its supply ships inside its exclusive economic zone. Three ships from the Chinese coastguard blocked and fired water cannons...
Source:Philippine Star
November 18, 2021 10:43 UTC
Rocker Sophia Urista apologizes after urinating on fan at concert
Rocker Sophia Urista apologizes after urinating on fan at concertSinger-songwriter Sophia Urista is seen on March 1, 2021 in New York City. MANILA, Philippines — Rocker Sophia Urista apologized after she urinated on a fan at the stage of her band's show in Daytona, Florida recently. In her Instagram account, Sophia said she always pushed her limits onstage but she admitted that urinating on a fan was too far. “I have always pushed the limits in music and on stage. Urista went viral because at last week's Welcome to Rockville performance, the frontwoman for Brass Against, a New York-based cover band, relieved herself in front of the live audience.
Source:Philippine Star
November 18, 2021 10:01 UTC
Philippines tells China to 'back off' after South China Sea standoff
The BRP Sierra Madre, a marooned transport ship which Philippine Marines live on as a military outpost, is pictured in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. (Reuters)The Philippines on Thursday condemned "in strongest terms" the actions of three Chinese coast guard vessels that it said blocked and used water cannon on resupply boats headed towards a Philippine-occupied atoll in the South China Sea. Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin said no one was hurt during Tuesday's incident at the Second Thomas Shoal but the Philippines boats, which were transporting food to military personnel based there, had to abort their mission. China regards the shoal as its territory as it falls within the "nine-dash line" that it uses on maps denoting its claim to almost the entire South China Sea. There were 19 vessels near Second Thomas Shoal last week, and 45 near Thitu Island, Esperon told reporters, describing those as "very aggressive".
Source:The Standard
November 18, 2021 07:57 UTC
Senator calls for probe into arrest of elderly child rights advocate
Senator calls for probe into arrest of elderly child rights advocateMANILA, Philippines — Detained Sen. Leila de Lima is urging the government to conduct an immediate and thorough inquiry into the arrest of anti-child trafficking activist Maria Salome "Sally" Crisostomo-Ujano by police over a 15-year-old rebellion case. Related Stories Police arrest officer of anti-trafficking NGO over 2006 rebellion caseRights group Karapatan said Ujano, national coordinator of the Philippines Against Child Trafficking, was arrested by police in plain clothes and who reportedly did not show any identification. INTERAKSYON: ‘Grave blunder’: Group calls to free detained elderly child rights advocate"I join other advocates against human trafficking and human rights defenders in calling for the observance of due process and respect for the rights of Ms. Sally Crisostomo-Ujano," De Lima, who is seeking reelection, said. "I likewise call for an immediate investigation into the legality and circumstances of her arrest." "I was shown photos of her with government agencies, even members of the PNP, in campaigns against human trafficking," she said.
Source:Philippine Star
November 18, 2021 07:40 UTC