A new book on the Israeli 'chutzpah'
The founder at Synthesis, a global leadership assessment firm, dives deep into chutzpah in her book, Chutzpah: Why Israel Is a Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Living with chutzpah provides the opportunity to constantly practice the soft skills defined by the World Economic Forum as the skills for the future. Born in Israel and raised on hummus and chutzpah, Arieli fostered her entrepreneurial skills during her mandatory military service, serving as lieutenant in unit 8200, the IDF's elite intelligence corps. Among her most popular keynotes are "Chutzpah: Skills for the Future," "From Special Forces to the Board Room" and "The Secrets of Successful Interviewers." A force to be reckoned with, she was featured as one of the 100 most influential people in Israeli tech and as one of the top 100 tech business women speakers in the world.
Source:Manila Times
October 31, 2021 06:34 UTC
Private car plunges into Fanling building during police chase
A red private car crashed through the windows of an industrial building in Fanling and caught fire during a chase with the police on Sunday. A suspicious vehicle was spotted at the intersection of Luen Hing Street and Wo Tai Street. At the intersection of Lok Yip Road and Yip Wo Street at Lok Tsuen industrial estate, the private car crashed into a roadside barrier. The private car caught fire but its driver managed to escape. The traffic policeman was not injured, and he managed to arrest the private car driver for dangerous driving, driving during license suspension and without third party insurance.
Source:The Standard
October 31, 2021 05:48 UTC
Mandatory use of LeaveHomeSafe app at govt buildings to start Monday
Authorities will exercise leniency in enforcing the mandatory use of LeaveHomeSafe app for entry into government buildings and wet markets starting Monday, Secretary for Civil Service Patrick Nip Tak-kuen said. Starting November 1, all visitors to government buildings and offices – ranging from hospitals, wet markets, courts, public schools, libraries, sports grounds to police stations – must use the LeaveHomeSafe app instead of jotting down their details on paper. He reminded citizens that it is illegal to provide false information or use a fake LeaveHomeSafe app. Experts from mainland and Hong Kong will meet again shortly to discuss the necessary criteria, he said. Also on Sunday, Chua Hoi-wai from the Council of Social Service, called upon the government to give discretion to citizens who face difficulties in using the LeaveHomeSafe app.
Source:The Standard
October 31, 2021 05:06 UTC
Canada vows to donate 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
MONTREAL, Canada – Canada on Saturday pledged at the G20 summit to donate millions more COVID-19 vaccine doses to poor countries worldwide. “Canada will donate the equivalent of at least 200 million doses to the COVAX Facility by the end of 2022,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement, referring to the global vaccine-sharing alliance. ADVERTISEMENTOf this number, 10 million doses of Moderna’s vaccine will be delivered “quickly” to developing countries, he said. Canada has also pledged $15 million to help increase vaccine production in South Africa, said Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland at a Rome briefing. According to the Canadian government, fewer than three million of the 40 million doses already promised by Canada had been received by the COVAX program on Saturday, with additional deliveries planned in coming days.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 31, 2021 04:57 UTC
Protest erupts vs Roque at upscale New York restaurant
Protest erupts vs Roque at upscale New York restaurantPresidential spokesperson Harry Roque is pictured in this February 2018 photo released by NEDA. Protesters chanted “No justice, no peace, stop the killings in the Philippines!” and “Roque out of ILC!” as heard in a Facebook Live video by Bayan – USA. He has no place joining the International Law Commission! Another protester said, “He has failed to uphold international law! He also claimed that the protesters ordered food and drinks from the restaurant but did not pay for them.
Source:Philippine Star
October 31, 2021 04:31 UTC
More COVID-19 vaccines arrive
More COVID-19 vaccines arriveFirst to arrive at the NAIA Terminal 1 were 1,065,600 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines donated by the Japanese government and flown in by All Nippon Airways from Narita, Japan. MANILA, Philippines — Another shipment of 2,146,840 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines arrived in two separate flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) yesterday. First to arrive at the NAIA Terminal 1 were 1,065,600 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines donated by the Japanese government and flown in by All Nippon Airways from Narita, Japan. Expected to arrive tonight are 2,098,980 doses of Pfizer vaccines donated by the US government. He said the delivery of the AstraZeneca vaccines would help the government reach its target of administering up to 1.5 million doses per day in the coming weeks.
Source:Philippine Star
October 31, 2021 03:57 UTC
Australia set for international border reopening for vaccinated public
Vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents living in New South Wales, Victoria and the capital Canberra will be free to fly internationally from Monday without the need of an exemption or to quarantine upon return. ADVERTISEMENTFor now, however, only tourists from neighboring New Zealand will be allowed into Australia, provided they are vaccinated. “The resumption of quarantine free travel from New Zealand to Australia is another important marker on our road to recovery,” Tourism Minister Dan Tehan said in a statement. There were more than 1,200 new coronavirus cases recorded across Australia on Sunday, with 1,036 in Victoria and 177 infections in New South Wales. Nearly 77% of all Australians have been now fully vaccinated, and more than 88% have received their first dose.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 31, 2021 03:20 UTC
Monteverde unfazed with great expectations as UP coach
Bemedalled high school Goldwyn Monteverde said he has always believed in that, and that pressure brings out the best in people and can be used as motivation. Thus, he is unfazed with the great expectations placed upon him as the new head coach of the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons. Monteverde surely has a buttload of talents at his disposal to win it all for UP. There's a sense of responsibility that goes along with it, but at the same time I motivate myself to meet those expectations." The Fighting Maroons reached the finals in season 81 and the semis in season 82 under coach Bo Perasol.
Source:Manila Times
October 31, 2021 01:02 UTC
Adviser seeks home testing for travelers
Adviser seeks home testing for travelersTravelers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport are seen wearing face masks in this January 2020 photo. MANILA, Philippines — Presidential adviser for entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion is proposing home testing for fully vaccinated passengers arriving from North America as well as not requiring them anymore to stay in quarantine facilities. Apart from allowing passengers from the US and Canada to save on costs, easing testing and quarantine restrictions is seen to help spur economic activity. He said he is also working with flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) to address the possible increase in testing demand. Proposed solutions include frontloading the testing process before passengers arrive in the country and expanding international gateways.
Source:Philippine Star
October 31, 2021 00:54 UTC
Bill seeks tablets for all public school students
Bill seeks tablets for all public school studentsMANILA, Philippines — A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to provide tablets to all students of public school and state universities and colleges (SUCs). House Bill 10405 or the proposed “One Tablet, One Student Act,” filed by Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, seeks to provide each public school student a free tablet. For students who already have their own personal learning gadgets, they shall be instead given educational assistance in the form of an internet allowance to cover the cost of connectivity. She explained that the measure is necessary to enable students to adapt to the online mode of learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on Department of Education (DepEd) data, there are 27 million elementary and high school students enrolled in the current academic year and 1.6 million enrolled in SUCs and local universities and colleges.
Source:Philippine Star
October 30, 2021 23:28 UTC
Asia-Pacific lawyers’ group opposes nomination of Roque to UN commission
MANILA, Philippines — The Confederation of Lawyers of Asia and the Pacific (COLAP) has joined local groups in opposing the nomination of presidential spokesperson Harry Roque to the International Law Commission, an advisory body to the United Nations. “We shall ask and lobby our respective governments and their diplomatic missions to deny Mr. Roque this further mockery of international law by not giving him their votes,” the group said. READ: Protesters stage New York rally vs. Roque’s ILC nominationThe Philippine government earlier nominated Roque to become part of the 34-member ILC. RELATED STORIESRoque in US for UN International Law WeekUP Diliman opposes Roque’s nomination to UN’s Int’l Law CommissionFLAG: Harry Roque ‘ill-suited’ to join international law commissionRoque not surprised by opposition to ILC nomination: They do not wish anyone to succeedATMSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 30, 2021 23:22 UTC
Palace names new DAR acting secretary
MANILA, Philippines — Bernie Ferrer Cruz is the new acting secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Palace spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT“We are confident that Acting Secretary Cruz will continue to oversee the completion of DAR’s programs and projects in the remaining months of the current government,” Roque said in a statement. “We wish Acting Secretary Cruz all the best in his new assignment,” he added. Cruz replaced John Castriciones, who resigned to run for Senate in the upcoming polls. RELATED STORY:Rey Langit, John Castriciones to run for senator under PDP-LabanJPVSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 30, 2021 23:14 UTC
Medical community anxiously awaits COVID-19 booster shots
Doctors representing various medical societies who spoke this week at a roundtable discussion with reporters explained the need for another jab in the wake of studies and reports of breakthrough infections, or infections among those fully vaccinated. Solante said that a booster dose for health-care workers and a third dose for the elderly and immunocompromised would continue to protect them from getting infected or suffering from severe infection. “Because of the above risk, I fully support giving them the booster and third dose the soonest time possible,” he said. ADVERTISEMENTIn the Philippines, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported 642 breakthrough cases out of 20.3 million fully vaccinated as of Sept. 26. “Evidence shows that the use of AstraZeneca or Pfizer as third dose to Sinovac resulted in higher antibody levels than a third dose of Sinovac to Sinovac,” Solante said.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 30, 2021 21:33 UTC
Philippines logs record-high 423 COVID-19 deaths
Philippines logs record-high 423 COVID-19 deathsVendors prepare bouquets and other flower arrangements at the Dangwa Flower Market in Manila on Oct. 26, 2021 for people who will visit their departed loved ones at various cemeteries before All Souls' Day. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Saturday registered 423 new coronavirus deaths, the highest single-day spike in fatalities since the start of the pandemic. According to the DOH, 373 cases previously tagged as recoveries were reclassified as deaths after final validation. Active cases : 47,690 or 1.7% of the total: 47,690 or 1.7% of the total Deaths : 423, pushing the toll to 43,044: 423, pushing the toll to 43,044 Recoveries: 6,887, raising the total to 2,693,162More vaccine deliveriesThe Philippines on Friday received 973,440 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech. The United States authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 after a high-level medical panel endorsed the jabs.
Source:Philippine Star
October 30, 2021 21:26 UTC