Meta: Facebook's high-stakes bet to save itself
Meta: Facebook's high-stakes bet to save itselfSocial media giant Facebook said it has taken down 67 Facebook pages, 68 Facebook accounts, 40 groups and 25 Instagram accounts for engaging in "coordinated inauthentic behavior." WASHINGTON — Facebook's name change offers a convenient diversion as scandal plagues the platform, but the new handle is also key to the firm's costly effort to save itself from very real threats, experts said. Jokes and vitriol poured in after CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the new corporate handle "Meta," with critics blasting it as a transparent effort to distract from its whistleblower crisis. The metaverse Zuckerberg strolled through in Thursday's promotional pitch was a friendly place of connection and did not evoke the angry political fights or anti-vaccine misinformation that discolors social media. "Where it will fail or succeed is going to be about what they are tangibly going to change," he added.
Source:Philippine Star
November 04, 2021 16:02 UTC
Metro Manila to ease to Alert Level 2 starting November 5
Outgoing Philippine president rejects jurisdiction of The Hague tribunal saying he will only submit to a Philippine court. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lashed out anew at the International...
Source:Philippine Star
November 04, 2021 15:48 UTC
4 PH universities in QS Top 200 ranking
FOUR Philippine universities again made it to the Top 200 list of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Ranking this year, among 687 institutions in the region. The university also achieved a near-perfect score for its reputation among international employers. QS noted that mainland China has the most number of universities included in the rankings, with 126 out of the 687 schools, followed by India and Japan as second and third, respectively. "This year also sees strong representation from South Korea and Taiwan," QS said. Nine other Philippine universities also made it to the rankings: Ateneo de Davao University (501-550), Mapúa University (501-550), Silliman University (501-550), Mindanao State University-Iligan State Institute of Technology (551-600), Central Luzon State University (601-650), Xavier University (601-650), Adamson University (651+), Cebu Technological University (651+), Central Mindanao University (651+), Central Philippine University (651+), and Lyceum of the Philippines University (651+).
Source:Manila Times
November 04, 2021 13:27 UTC
Philippines records 1,766 more COVID-19 cases
As the Delta variant became the dominant strain of coronavirus across the United States, all three COVID-19 vaccines available to Americans lost some of their protective power, with vaccine efficacy among...
Source:Philippine Star
November 04, 2021 09:13 UTC
Moreno assures LGBTQI community: ‘They are part of my governance’
MANILA, Philippines — Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Wednesday assured that if he wins the presidency, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) community would not only be protected as they would also be part of his governance. As long as you are an asset to the state, you have talents that can be utilized in governance through public service, you are welcome,” said Moreno during an online meeting with the Filipino-American community in San Francisco, USA. Moreno pointed out that one only has to visit his office to see that the LGBTQI community is well represented, and functioning very well with the other members of his staff and with city hall employees in general. I have high respect for people because love begets love; respect begets respect,” he said. Moreno’s respect for the LGBTQI community was further manifested when he signed on October 29, 2020, Ordinance No.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 04, 2021 01:41 UTC
Ole puts Ronaldo and Michael Jordan in one frame
Cristiano Ronaldo rescued Manchester United anew with a late goal in a Champions League match. AP, REUTERS Previous NextOle Gunnar Solskjaer compared Cristiano Ronaldo's influence at Manchester United to NBA legend Michael Jordan's on the Chicago Bulls after he scored twice to salvage a 2-2 draw at Atalanta. For the third time in four Champions League games since returning to Old Trafford, Ronaldo rescued United with a late goal as his 91st-minute volley snatched a barely deserved point. The 36-year-old also scored late winners at home to Villarreal and Atalanta, when United came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 two weeks ago. "I'm sure this is the same feeling Chicago Bulls got with Michael Jordan.
Source:The Standard
November 04, 2021 01:27 UTC
Cristiano Ronaldo saves Man Utd again
Manchester United’s Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to going four down just before half-time in the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford in Manchester on Oct. 24, 2021. AFP PHOTOPARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo scored another late goal to rescue Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), as his former club Juventus and Bayern Munich both secured qualification for the last 16 with two group games to spare. However, having lost Raphael Varane to injury before that, United went behind again in the 56th minute when Duvan Zapata ran through, evading Harry Maguire before slotting in. I helped my team get one point," said Ronaldo. "We never give up, it's a good result for us I think."
Source:Manila Times
November 03, 2021 21:31 UTC
UK, India plan to connect world’s green power grids
GLASGOW/BOSTON — Britain and India introduced a plan on Tuesday to improve connections between the world’s electricity power grids to accelerate the transition to greener energy. Linking the grids would allow parts of the world with excess renewable power to send it to areas with deficits. For instance, countries where the sun has set could draw power from others still able to generate solar electricity. Although powerline technology has improved in recent years, Wald and others said the plan would require spending large sums. The grids plan showed Modi willing to move the world’s second-most populous nation away from fossil fuels as long as developed countries help, said Julie Gorte, senior vice president for sustainable investing at Impax Asset Management.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 03, 2021 06:11 UTC
Vaccine efficacy wanes after 6-8 months; boosters pushed
Vaccine efficacy wanes after 6-8 months; boosters pushedA 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. According to Solante, “there are already surplus of vaccine supplies” that could be given to HCWs who are not really that many. 100% coverageNCR is expected to achieve 100-percent COVID-19 vaccination coverage among the adult population by December, DOH Undersecretary and National Vaccine Operations Center head Myrna Cabotaje said yesterday. Let’s make sure the vaccine reaches those most in need so no one will be left behind in our recovery. As of Oct. 30, at least 104 million vaccine doses were delivered to the country and 59.13 million doses have been administered.
Source:Philippine Star
November 03, 2021 02:21 UTC
'Fallen but not forgotten'
Crowds watch as the cortege proceeds to Gallant Garden in Wo Hop Shek for Lam Yuen-yee's burial. Chief police inspector Lam, 37, was laid to rest in Gallant Garden at Wo Hop Shek Cemetery for civil servants who lost their lives in the line of duty. Hundreds of wreaths were placed at the funeral parlor, including those from police departments, other disciplined services and government departments. The cortege proceeded to the Small Boat Division, Government Dockyard and Stonecutters Island, before heading to Gallant Garden in Wo Hop Shek, where the burial service was held. The force also posted a photo of the hearse, with hashtags that said "see you in the stars" and "fallen but not forgotten."
Source:The Standard
November 03, 2021 01:13 UTC
HKU ranks third among Asian universities: QS
The University of Hong Kong has returned to third place in the latest QS Asia University Rankings as the National University of Singapore continues to reign supreme. Two Hong Kong universities managed to get into the top 10, including HKU which climbed one spot from last year's fourth place with a score of 98.7. The Chinese University of Hong Kong climbed two spots to No 11, along with the University of Tokyo. City University of Hong Kong ranked 20th, falling two places from last year. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Hong Kong Baptist University ranked 25th and 66th respectively.
Source:The Standard
November 03, 2021 00:50 UTC
An ingenious virtual launch
With virtual events now a common thing, launching products on the platform remains very challenging. Albeit a virtual launch, thinking out of the box enabled the ‘Invisible Event’ to provide guests with a full sensorial experience. It is for this very reason that The Manila Times Lifestyle takes its hat off to Carrier Philippines' ingenious virtual launch for its new slogan, "The Science of Indoor Living." Thinking out of the box, they uniquely curated an "Invisible Event" and gave a full sensorial experience of its products, literally returning to a box of pre-delivered surprises that could only be opened as the virtual launch progressed. "The Invisible Science" was the fourth and concluding section where guests used ultraviolet light to reveal a code hidden in plain sight that unlocked a special discount inside their boxes.
Source:Manila Times
November 02, 2021 19:25 UTC
Digital banks have no bank branches. How secure are they?
Digital banks have no bank branches. Digital banking platform providers offer certain protections but a user also has to do her share to fulfill its protection promises. With the new normal, people are now using digital banks instead of withdrawing and paying with cash in brick and mortar establishments. For starters, digital banking is a service offered by various financial service companies. Bantigue said these can be traditional banks, financial technology companies and digital-only banks.
Source:Philippine Star
November 02, 2021 19:24 UTC
China firm decries ‘false, damaging’ tax evasion claims vs company
MANILA, Philippines — China’s Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group (XCMG) on Tuesday decried “false and damaging” tax evasion allegations against it as the firm maintained that all its medical supply deals with the government are aboveboard. ADVERTISEMENT“We responded to an urgent call from the Philippine government to deliver PPEs to protect Filipino medical frontliners from COVID-19,” Baltazar said. They also learned that the company was not an accredited importer of the Philippine Bureau of Customs. “Our transaction of PPE sets with the Philippines is considered a form of international trade that rightfully complies with established international trade practices and Philippine national laws,” the lawyer said. “Therefore, we shall not allow the company’s name to be tarnished by any accusations of illegal tax evasion,” she added.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 02, 2021 18:54 UTC
NCR now ‘low risk’ for COVID-19 transmission; Region 2, CAR ‘moderate risk’
MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila is now under the low-risk classification for COVID-19 transmission, according to the Department of Health on Tuesday, but Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) remain under moderate risk. ADVERTISEMENTAs of October 25, Metro Manila was still under the moderate risk classification for COVID-19 transmission based on DOH’s metrics. Meanwhile, the latest ADAR in Cagayan Valley and CAR is at 13.59 and 18.80 per 100,000 individuals, respectively, according to the DOH. The ICU utilization of Cagayan Valley and CAR is also at high risk at 83.63 percent and 74.34 percent, respectively, the DOH added. The DOH further said that the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is at “minimal risk” for COVID, while the majority of other regions are under low risk.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
November 02, 2021 18:36 UTC