No retirement after all: President Duterte to run for senator
No retirement after all: President Duterte to run for senatorMANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte will make a bid for senator, revealing his candidacy at the last hour on Monday after saying just a month prior that he plans to retire from politics when his term ends. Duterte is substituting Mona Liza Visorde who withdrew her candidacy under the Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan party just moments prior. Related Stories Sara Duterte distances VP run from changes in PDP-Laban's plansDuterte's certificate of candidacy was filed by lawyer Melchor Jaemond Aranas. Duterte spokesman to try for Senate againMeanwhile, Duterte's spokesman, Harry Roque earlier on Monday stepped down from his post to run for senator but vowed to continue supporting Duterte's plans for next year's polls. He resigned in 2018 to run for senator but withdrew because of a heart ailment.
Source:Philippine Star
November 15, 2021 09:49 UTC
Ho-ho-home: 8 tips for luxurious Christmas home makeover
Ho-ho-home: 8 tips for luxurious Christmas home makeoverTo make the upcoming holidays special even if you're just staying at home, spruce up and spice up your space if you feel like a makeover is needed to enliven your everyday surroundings with these eight, doable makeover tips by decorator and home stylist Elle Uy. All you really need is the new Globe Streamwatch 2-in-1 Entertainment Box Powered by Android TV. Every purchase of Globe Streamwatch 2-in-1 Entertainment Box also gives you premium subscription access to HBO GO, Viu Premium, WeTV VIP, and iQiyi and 12 months access to Discovery+. Globe Streamwatch 2-in-1 Entertainment Box Powered by Android TV is exclusively available for Globe At Home subscribers. As added protection for you and your family, SteamCure Hygiene+ technology also uses steam to get rid of -, bacteria and allergens so your garments are clean and safe to wear.
Source:Philippine Star
November 15, 2021 09:45 UTC
Living with COVID-19: ICUs in South Korea near capacity amid new surge
SEOUL — Two weeks into Korea’s “living with COVID-19” scheme, the number of critically ill patients in intensive care is inching closer to the government’s threshold. The number of coronavirus patients undergoing intensive care treatment reached 483 as of Saturday, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. ADVERTISEMENTOf the 483 critically ill patients, 82.2 percent were over the age of 60, raising concerns about the increasing trend of elderly people becoming severely ill with COVID-19. According to the KDCA’s data, 343 people were undergoing intensive care treatment on Nov. 1. According to the Central Disaster Management Headquarters, 76.2 percent of Seoul’s intensive care beds were occupied as of Saturday 5 p.m., surpassing the government’s threshold for activating a contingency plan.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 15, 2021 09:24 UTC
Fallen police inspector awarded medal for bravery
The government on Monday awarded the Gold Medal for Bravery to the late police chief inspector Lam Yuen-yee. In a statement, it said that the Chief Executive had awarded the medal posthumously to recognise the gallantry and selflessness shown by chief inspector Lam, who died at sea during an anti-smuggling operation in September. “Lam displayed selfless bravery in the face of the known danger caused by the speedboat and fulfilled her duty to make every attempt to prevent and stop the dangerous act in performing an anti-smuggling operation,” the statement wrote. “She demonstrated gallantry of the highest order.”The award will be presented at a ceremony to be held this month. Lam's funeral service earlier this month, with full honours, was attended by the city’s top officials, including the Chief Executive, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor.
Source:The Standard
November 15, 2021 08:26 UTC
'Two Taylor Lautners': Taylor Lautner to marry Taylor Dome
'Two Taylor Lautners': Taylor Lautner to marry Taylor DomeMANILA, Philippines — “Twilight” hunk Taylor Lautner showed the giant sparkler he gave his girlfriend of three years, Taylor Dome, a registered nurse, as engagement ring. The pair first went public about their relationship last 2018 when Lautner posted a photo of them in “twinning” Halloween costumes. Celebrities, such as Lautner’s “Twilight” costar Nikki Reed, congratulated the lovebirds. “OMG, two Taylor Lautners!” actress Arielle Vandenberg commented. Over the years, since “Twilight,” Lautner was rumored to date Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Lily Collins, Olivia Holt, Ashley Benson and Billie Lourd.
Source:Philippine Star
November 15, 2021 07:49 UTC
Duterte: I would not be president if people can manipulate me
Duterte: I would not be president if people can manipulate mePresident Rodrigo Duterte raises the hand of Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go after filing his certificate of candidacy for vice president at the Harbor Garden Tent of Sofitel Philippines in Pasay City on Oct. 2, 2021. Duterte claimed that Go, who initially sought to run for vice president, had wanted to withdraw his candidacy because Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio decided to seek the same post. Last Saturday, Go withdrew his bid for vice president to run for president. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar has said Duterte — who announced his plan to retire from politics last month — would file his certificate of candidacy for vice president on Monday. However, there had been instances when Malacañang issued statements suggesting that Duterte was open to the idea of Pacquiao and Marcos becoming president.
Source:Philippine Star
November 15, 2021 07:39 UTC
Bruno among four cast iron cooking pots found to release harmful metals
Four cast iron cooking pot models sold in Hong Kong, including a Bruno one, were found to release harmful metals exceeding international standards. Cast iron cooking pots are a kitchenware favorite among avid home cooks due to their remarkable heat conductivity and heat retention. Of the four models, the amount of iron released by Lodge’s Blacklock Triple Seasoned Cast Iron Dutch Oven exceeded the upper limit of the Council of Europe’s guide by 54 times. Meanwhile, another model - Bruno’s Enameled Cast Iron Pot, was found to release carcinogenic heavy metals arsenic and cadmium. The other two, Vermicular’s Enameled Cast Iron Pot and Sori Yanagi’s Tekki pot, were found to have released cobalt, lithium, and iron at amounts slightly exceeding the international standard.
Source:The Standard
November 15, 2021 05:07 UTC
Shek parting plea for protesters
Youngsters arrested during the social unrest should be allowed to start afresh, former lawmaker Abraham Shek Lai-him said. Shek said yesterday he and fellow pro-establishment lawmakers lamented the fact that many youngsters had their futures ruined during the anti-fugitive bill protests in 2019. He was referring to remarks by Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office director Xia Baolong, who has said in recent months that he hoped Hong Kong could eliminate subdivided flats by 2049. Have they helped Carrie Lam or the Hong Kong government to solve the problems? "Did they [Beijing and Hong Kong officials] visit them?
Source:The Standard
November 15, 2021 03:00 UTC
GSIS pensioners to get cash gifts starting Dec. 1
MANILA, Philippines — The state-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has set aside P3.2 billion to give away Christmas cash gifts worth at least P10,000 each to pensioners starting Dec. 1. In a board resolution published on Sunday, the GSIS said that pensioners who received a cash gift of above P10,000 last year will receive this year one month’s worth of current pension not exceeding P12,600. The GSIS said old-age/retirement and disability pensioners were entitled to this year’s cash gift. Basic survivorship and dependent pensioners will not get the cash gift. The GSIS board chaired by former Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin approved this year’s budget for the annual Christmas cash gift — a tradition since 1974 — on Oct. 26.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 15, 2021 01:22 UTC
Ramos, Toyama deal Thirdy's San-En heartbreak in cardiac win
Ramos, Toyama deal Thirdy's San-En heartbreak in cardiac winMANILA, Philippines — Dwight Ramos and the Toyama Grouses completed a weekend sweep of the San-En NeoPhoenix with a 90-89 cardiac win at the Toyama City Gymnasium on Sunday. Keijiro Matsui converted on the game-winner for the Grouses off of a timeout with two ticks left on the clock. The Grouses thus took their third win in a row and sent San-En to their sixth straight loss. Ravena couldn't cap off his big night with a win, though, as it was ultimately his miss at the charity stripe that sank San-En. Toyama thus overtakes San-En in the standings.
Source:Philippine Star
November 14, 2021 20:54 UTC
ULAT study to improve short-term forecast through lightning strikes
The results of the study are unveiled in the Sixth National Research and Development Conference (6th NRDC) on November 10 and 17, 2021. "Our weather forecasting instruments are our first line of defense, shielding us from the effects of severe weather," said DoST Secretary Fortunato dela Peña. "The ULAT (Understanding Lightning and Thunderstorms) project will be beneficial in quantifying the intensity of the typhoons that pass through the country with reasonable accuracy in a short period of time. It will serve as an additional tool in weather forecasting for DoST-Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomic Services Administration)." The DoST, through the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development, funded the development of the system under the ULAT project worth P32.7 million.
Source:Manila Times
November 14, 2021 20:31 UTC
Top diplomats exchange sharp words over Taiwan
US-China tensions are soaring as China has ramped up military activities near Taiwan in recent years. Top: Antony Blinken and Wang Yi. Previous NextThe top diplomats from China and the United States have exchanged stern warnings over the flashpoint issue of Taiwan, ahead of today's hotly awaited summit between their leaders. Wang warned of the dangers of US actions that might seem supportive of "Taiwan independence." Washington has repeatedly signaled its support for Taiwan in the face of what it has described as Chinese aggression.
Source:The Standard
November 14, 2021 20:30 UTC
E-commerce also benefits start ups
PHOTO FROM MANILA ATHLETICA FB PAGELogistics solutions provider LOCAD highlighted how the company has helped local entrepreneurs and start ups to expand their e-commerce businesses by assisting with their logistics needs. In a statement, LOCAD shared the experience of Aencille Santos, founder and owner of online fitness equipment store, Manila Athletica. LOCAD said Santos chose Locad as her e-commerce fulfilment partner to ensure that she is able to keep up with both customer orders and logistics. LOCAD provides e-commerce businesses back-end support from warehousing and inventory management to picking and packing and logistics. "We will still focus mainly on e-commerce but will eventually expand to other Asian markets," she said, citing the advantage LOCAD (https://golocad.com/) offers.
Source:Manila Times
November 14, 2021 20:02 UTC
Spain's nightlife faces alcohol shortages
Certain brands of gin, tequila and whisky are impossible to find," the manager of the emblematic cafe, Raul Garcia, told Agence France-Presse. This is raising hackles in a country where social life is concentrated outside of the home, and big groups often meet up for tapas or dinner followed by rounds of drinks. Suppliers have struggled with shortages in bottles and cardboard boxes needed to package alcohol, as well as a lack of drivers, containers and trucks to ship it. Other European nations like Britain have also been hit by alcohol shortages, but in Spain the problem is compounded by the country's consumption patterns, he said. 'There are alternatives'Daniel Mettyear, analyst at London-based alcohol industry consultancy IWSR, agreed, saying Spain's supply system "is fragmented and involves many players," which adds to the difficulties.
Source:Manila Times
November 14, 2021 19:21 UTC