Designers are storytellers, too: Functional Design as told by Nikki Roxas
Designers are storytellers, too: Functional Design as told by Nikki RoxasNew York City-based designer Nikki Roxas (left) and some of her works, including "Tales From the Archipelago," a print publication filled with narratives of young Filipinos living in the US (right, bottom) and a postage stamp with an illustration of a Philippine mango (top right). MANILA, Philippines — Meaningful design is as much about the story you tell as it is about the visuals you create. This is the ethos 24-year-old, New York City-based designer Nikki Roxas seeks to share in her work. Nikki has always dabbled in design here and there, experimenting with Adobe Suite, as well as observing and asking for guidance from her mentors. Fast forward to a couple of years, Nikki finds herself amid a sea of opportunity as a designer living in a major design hub: New York City.
Source:Philippine Star
November 12, 2021 16:36 UTC
Man from the UK who received three doses of vaccines confirmed with Covid-19
A 59-year-old man from the United Kingdom who had received three doses of the BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines tested positive for the L452R variant. He was also the only imported case reported by Hong Kong authorities on Friday. The man arrived from the UK via flight BA027 on November 10 and was confirmed positive during the "test-and-hold" arrangement upon arrival at the Hong Kong airport. He had received two doses of the BioNTech vaccine in Hong Kong on April 8 and April 29, followed by another dose of the vaccine in the UK on November 5. Over the past fortnight, the SAR reported 40 Covid-19 cases and all of them are imported cases.
Source:The Standard
November 12, 2021 14:08 UTC
Ayala Land, Make It Makati bring another magical spectacle with Festival of Lights Virtual Edition 2021
Festival of Lights: Virtual Edition 2021 recreates the light show at Ayala Triangle Gardens designed within the digital space to present a 360-degree animation. Festival of Lights: Virtual Edition 2021 recreates the light show at Ayala Triangle Gardens designed within the digital space to present a 360-degree animation. Festival of Lights: Virtual Edition 2021 recreates the light show at Ayala Triangle Gardens designed within the digital space to present a 360-degree animation. Making it more festive, Ayala Land is hosting a contest for the best entries that uses the Festival of Lights: Virtual Edition 2021 filters. Watch the Festival of Lights: Virtual Edition 2021 tonight, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. in Make It Makati's page via http://bit.do/festivaloflights2021.
Source:Manila Times
November 12, 2021 13:11 UTC
Zambales cops nab fugitive in Albay
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales—Local police arrested one of the most wanted persons in Albay on Thursday. Col. Romano Cardiño, provincial police director, identified the suspect as Pionel Boni, 28, who lives in Barangay Guinabon in Sta Cruz town in this province. ADVERTISEMENTJudge Ignacio Barcillano Jr. of Regional Trial Court, 5th Judicial Region Branch 13, City of Ligao, Albay, issued the arrest warrant in 2017 for statutory rape. He recommended no bail. Boni was brought to the Santa Cruz Municipal Police Station before being turned over to the Polangui police in Albay.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 12, 2021 11:10 UTC
Little Mix returns with new album, single
Little Mix returns with new album, singleMANILA, Philippines — International girl band Little Mix announced their return to the music scene with their new single “No.”“No” is an edgy electro pop banger about standing firm and saying no in a relationship, set to instantly a Little Mix classic hit written by group members Jade Thirlwall, Perrie Edwards and Leigh-Anne Pinnock with solid gold hitmakers Kamille, MNEK and Tre Jean-Marie. The single is remixed by uber dance gurus Galantis, who the band recently worked with on the global smash hit “Heartbreak Anthem.”"We knew this song had to be a single. It feels like a classic Little Mix track, but also fresh and new at the same time," Leigh-Anne said. The band recently marked 10 years of Little Mix, and to celebrate, today, they released their new album “Between Us.”The album is a celebration of a decade of global hits from a record-breaking pop band. The girl band have established themselves as the world’s biggest girl band - they have sold over 60 million records worldwide, collected over 20 million Spotify listeners, received over 6 billion YouTube views, and collated 14 billion streams worldwide.
Source:Philippine Star
November 12, 2021 07:48 UTC
Duque urges retest for boy found positive for COVID-19 in rapid antigen test
MANILA, Philippines — The 2-year-old boy who tested positive in a COVID-19 rapid antigen test after reportedly visiting a mall should undergo a retest, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Friday. ADVERTISEMENTThe boy, according to a doctor, tested positive in a rapid antigen test three days after going to a mall. “Just diagnosed a 2-yr old kid positive for COVID-19. The child was tested for COVID-19 using a rapid antigen test after showing symptoms, the doctor said. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, meanwhile, raised questions on whether there were other possible exposures and if there was enough protection provided for the child who tested positive in the antigen test.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 12, 2021 07:39 UTC
Landslide on cards for establishment camp
"But the non-pro-establishment candidates are not that appealing to voters as they are lesser-known, and surveys also showed that the majority of pro-democracy supporters do not support members from the camp to stand in the December elections," Choy said. Pro-democracy supporters were in fact among the first 4.7 million voters to cast their ballots after Beijing overhauled Hong Kong's electoral system in March this year. Apart from the record-breaking voting rate in the 2019 District Council elections, which was at over 71 percent, the voter turnout usually stands at 30 to 40 percent, according to Cheung. "Even with immense promotion, the voting rate could only reach some 30 percent, and if the final voter turnout is 35 percent, it is just a 10 percent drop from the 45 percent voting rate in 2008," he added. Instead of a proportional representation voting system that was used in elections since Hong Kong's handover in 1997, a single non-transferable voting system will be used in future elections.
Source:The Standard
November 12, 2021 07:14 UTC
Gov’t to require COVID-19 vaxxing of on-site workers starting Dec. 1
MANILA, Philippines — Starting Dec. 1, the government will require COVID-19 vaccination of all eligible employees doing on-site work in public and private firms located in areas where there are sufficient supplies of vaccines, Malacañang said Friday. Public transportation services in the road, rail, maritime, and aviation sectors shall also require all their eligible workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition to continue their operations. Local government units (LGUs) are also urged to issue orders or ordinances providing incentives for fully vaccinated individuals, Roque said. ADVERTISEMENTGovernment agencies are also urged to implement measures prioritizing fully vaccinated individuals availing of government programs and services, Roque said. So far, 30.4 million Filipinos are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which accounts for 39.5% of the adult target population.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 12, 2021 04:57 UTC
Germany mulls new measures amid explosion in Covid cases
ADVERTISEMENTInfections and deaths have been climbing steeply since mid-October, in an outbreak blamed on Germany’s relatively low vaccination rate of just over 67 percent. At nearly 250 infections per 100,000 people, Germany is faring much worse than France (94), Italy (73) or Spain (41), according to the Statista data agency. Presenting proposed measures drafted by the three parties in parliament, Scholz said new restrictions were necessary to “get through this winter”. However news magazine Der Spiegel slammed the measures — and Scholz’s speech — as totally inadequate to the crisis. Over 4.9 million people have been infected by Covid-19 in Germany since the beginning of the pandemic.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 12, 2021 04:00 UTC
Pinoy bishop a step closer to sainthood
Pinoy bishop a step closer to sainthoodFr. MANILA, Philippines — The Vatican has affirmed the heroic virtues of the late Filipino archbishop Teofilo Camomot, bringing him a step closer to sainthood, an official of the Archdiocese of Cebu said yesterday. “With this favorable outcome, the cause of beatification and Canonization of Bishop Camomot will be forwarded for further examination to the Commission of Bishops and Cardinals of the congregation,” Balili said in a statement. A second miracle is needed before Camomot will be declared a saint through a canonization ritual led by Pope Francis. Teresa Parish in Talisay Cebu in 1943, and Titular Bishop of Clisma and auxiliary bishop of Jaro, Iloilo on March 26, 1955.
Source:Philippine Star
November 12, 2021 03:52 UTC
Penny’s Bay quarantine center fire sees mother and 10yo daughter injured
A 10-year-old girl and her mother were taken to the hospital on Thursday night after a fire broke out at the Penny's Bay quarantine center. Authorities said they received a report about the fire at around 8pm, with the fire started at one of the cubicles used for housing people undergoing compulsory quarantine. Police officers said the mother and daughter were doing some art when a scented candle set an apron on fire. The mother attempted to put out the blaze with a bed sheet, but that too caught fire. The force said the girl had been put into quarantine and the mother was there to accompany her.
Source:The Standard
November 12, 2021 03:42 UTC
Duterte pushes for greater public-private partnership
Duterte pushes for greater public-private partnershipSpeaking during the 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council dialogue with economic leaders, Duterte said the areas of collaboration are improving digitalization and literacy in rural communities, establishing a national social protection floor and facilitating developing economies’ transition to a low-carbon economy. MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte yesterday pushed for greater public-private collaboration as the world faces challenges brought about by the pandemic and climate change. Duterte also stressed the need to “establish the necessary infrastructure for accessible, stable and affordable energy supply in remote communities” to facilitate digital inclusion. He said a social protection floor would address the gaps in social protection programs that were exposed during the pandemic and guarantee a minimum set of social security benefits for all. Duterte cited the need for developed countries to provide “sustainable, scaled-up and predictable support” that would enable developing economies to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Source:Philippine Star
November 12, 2021 03:42 UTC
Metro Manila mayors require bazaar, tiangge workers to be fully vaccinated
From shortbread to gingerbread, these are the sweet treats our editors make and give during the festive season. Christmas in July is a very real thing for the team of food editors who produce the amazing...
Source:Philippine Star
November 12, 2021 03:22 UTC
Spread the holiday spirit with Christmas baskets made for a feast
To boost the festive cheer, Metro Supermarket launches its Christmas Baskets for gifting and holiday celebrations. The Metro Christmas Baskets are now available in all Metro Supermarkets nationwide and online at www.shop.themetrostores.ph. Whether it's a traditional Filipino-style spaghetti, imported holiday snacks, or noche buena hams, Metro's Christmas Baskets offer curated bundles to suit every fancy. More Noche Buena must-havesApart from its Christmas Baskets, Metro also has other noche buena must-haves to complete every holiday table. These baskets are fully customizable gift baskets hand-picked from the wide array of options at Metro Supermarket, these gift baskets can be packaged and delivered for a hassle-free gift giving experience.
Source:Manila Times
November 12, 2021 02:31 UTC
Political party launches perfume to ‘end hatred’
ADVERTISEMENTPushpraj Jain, a state lawmaker from the party, said it took “22 natural fragrances”—a reference to the 2022 vote—to develop the scent. “When you use it the anger and hatred in the air will be defeated. Party leader Akhilesh Yadav is hoping it will help unseat Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the huge state, India’s most populous with around 230 million people. Yadav’s party distributed the perfume to journalists and party workers at a press conference without detailing when, where and how it will be available for potential voters. It is not the first time Yadav has launched a perfume.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 11, 2021 23:05 UTC