More AstraZeneca jabs from Japan, COVAX arrive in Philippines
More AstraZeneca jabs from Japan, COVAX arrive in PhilippinesThe plane carrying 1,065,600 AstraZeneca jabs landed past 12:30 p.m. at the Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. MANILA, Philippines (Updated 4:45 p.m.) — The Philippines received Saturday over a million doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine donated by the Japanese government. The plane carrying 1,065,600 AstraZeneca jabs landed past 12:30 p.m. at the Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Tokyo has donated at least 3 million vaccine doses to the Philippines. A total of 1,546,200 million AstraZeneca jabs from the COVAX vaccine sharing facility also arrived in the country past 4 p.m.“We need to reach that 1.5 million doses per day that we are targeting.
Source:Philippine Star
October 30, 2021 20:33 UTC
Young fined for contact with referee
Trae Young AFP FILE PHOTONEW YORK: Trae Young was fined $15,000 by the NBA on Friday (Saturday in Manila) for making contact with a referee. The star guard was penalized for his actions with 6:41 left in the second quarter of Atlanta's 122-111 loss to Washington on Thursday. Young was driving left and bumped by defender Raul Neto, his momentum carrying him across the baseline after he missed the shot but didn't earn a foul call. As he ran back onto the court, Young bumped his arm into official Ben Taylor, who called him for a technical foul. Young is one of the players who was expected to lose out on some foul calls he previously received after the NBA emphasized this season cutting down on calls against defenders when the offensive player initiated the contact.
Source:Manila Times
October 30, 2021 16:12 UTC
Gemino, Rosia win by TKO
SOUTHPAW Renz "The Jaguar" Rosia of Cadiz City and Jhon "The Disaster" Gemino of Lipa City are the new Philippine champions. The 33-year-old Rosia scored a 6th round technical knockout over defending champion Cris "The King" Paulino of Manila to win the Philippine super flyweight title last October 29 at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Paranaque City. Gemino, 29, on the other hand, stopped Danny "Boy Tirador" Tampipi of Pagadian City in the 5th round by a technical knockout to win the vacant Philippine featherweight title. Meanwhile, former interim World Boxing Council Asian Boxing Council Continental Super Bantam champion Alvin Medura of Ipil scored a majority decision with former World Boxing Council Asian Boxing Council Continental flyweight champion Ardin Diale of Malungon. The other bouts, Peter Estiller stopped Jerry Cañada in the 2nd round; Argelou Samson retired Lowell Saguisa in the 3rd round; Rechel Calo beat Mark Jason Mira via a unanimous decision; Christian Gagarin knocked out Anthony Morales in the 1st round; and Roland Toyogon beat Jerwin Meneses.
Source:Manila Times
October 30, 2021 16:12 UTC
Bus driver who allegedly touched girl's breasts released on bail
A 46-year-old bus driver who allegedly touched the breasts of his girlfriend's daughter has been released on bail for HK$1,000 on Saturday. The driver surnamed Ng was charged with two counts of indecent assault for he allegedly touched the breasts and genital of the girl and forcefully kissed her at a flat in Tsuen Wan in August 2018 and on Sunday. He needed not to enter plea yet and the case has been adjourned to November 29. He was released on bail for HK$1,000. He must not leave Hong Kong, contact witnesses summoned by the prosecution and return to the scene where the incidents took place.
Source:The Standard
October 30, 2021 10:25 UTC
HK sees three new imported cases, all vaccinated
Hong Kong reported three imported cases on Saturday, including two foreign domestic helpers from the Philippines and Indonesia. A 35-year-old woman from the Philippines and a 59-year-old man from Germany arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday. The woman traveled on flight 5J272 and the man on flight LH796. She arrived in Hong Kong last Saturday on flight CX798 and underwent quarantine at Penny's Bay Quarantine Centre. A total of 57 cases have been reported in the past 14 days and all of them are imported cases.
Source:The Standard
October 30, 2021 09:14 UTC
Another Bicol mayor vows support for Robredo’s presidential bid
ADVERTISEMENT“The time has come for us to be united in deciding to elect our own leader — a leader who is humble in caring and governing. “She has shown that a leader who cares and is humble doesn’t need to have all the resources or money. Just on Thursday, other Bicol Region leaders in Mayor Joseph Ascutia of Labo town in Camarines Norte and Mayor Krisel Lagman of Tabaco, Albay also announced their support for Robredo’s candidacy. ADVERTISEMENTLagman on the other hand highlighted that Pangilinan is the best running mate for Robredo, as Robredo’s good traits can also be found on the senator. READ: In her return to Bicol, Robredo gets support from two more local execsAside from these officials, other politicians who also expressed support for Robredo include Muntinlupa Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, the Abueg siblings of Palawan, and Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 30, 2021 09:12 UTC
Driver passes out in taxi and dies
A 69-year-old driver was found unconscious in a taxi and was later certified dead in the hospital on Saturday morning. The taxi was parked on Kwong Fuk Road in Tai Po outside Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School. A citizen spotted the driver suspectedly passed out in the taxi and reported to the police at 8.36am today. They also rushed him to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital but he was later certified dead. During investigation officers found the driver once lowered the back of his seat, believing that the driver was taking a nap at that time.
Source:The Standard
October 30, 2021 08:04 UTC
PH receives over 1 million AstraZeneca COVID vaccine doses from Japan
MANILA, Philippines — Over one million doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine donated by Japan arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) on Saturday. The 1,065,600 vaccine doses will augment the over 100 million doses already delivered to the country. ADVERTISEMENTA total of 58 million COVID-19 vaccine shots have so far been administered as of October 28. More than 26.8 million Filipinos are now fully vaccinated while 31 million have already received their first dose. Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said the government aims to administer 1.5 million doses per day in the fourth quarter of the year.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 30, 2021 07:25 UTC
DoST unveils food safety roadmap
THE Department of Science and Technology (DoST) has charted the course of science, technology and innovation for food safety innovations through the unveiling of its roadmap for 2022 to 2028. Guevara highlighted in her message the shared responsibility framework on food safety to strengthen and continuously establish a safer food system in the country. Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña also urged those in the S&T sector to continue pushing what works well in ensuring food safety and providing enabling resources to achieve the 2022-2028 Roadmap on Food Safety. "These initiatives exemplified our ultimate goal of harnessing science, technology, and innovation to ensure food safety for everyone. Somebody said that the way to go is to create a food safety culture — making it part and parcel of our daily life — from farm to table," he said.
Source:Manila Times
October 30, 2021 04:02 UTC
Needle-free vaccine patches coming soon, say researchers and makers
ADVERTISEMENTBeyond that, skin patches could assist with distribution efforts, because they don’t have cold-chain requirements — and might even heighten vaccine efficacy. The researchers used a so-called “subunit” vaccine that reproduces the spikes that dot the surface of the coronavirus. It’s an important factor as the developing world struggles to procure enough Covid vaccine. ‘The future’The patch used in the study published on Friday was made by Australian company Vaxxas, which is the furthest along. The Covid vaccine they are using is produced by the company Medigen, already authorized in Taiwan.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 30, 2021 03:58 UTC
A 21-success, story
It was a collaboration that was born out of our common passion for excellence and engaging communities far and wide. Another important milestone was the brand’s upgrading of its manufacturing plant in Sterling Industrial Park in Bulacan, boasting an automated front-to-back-end production line. It was an effort that truly paid off, as Taiwan is now the top export market for Aficionado. Furthermore, Joel diversified into the food and beverage business with the opening of Takoyatea by Joel Cruz, which offers mouthwatering and affordable Japanese food and irresistible and refreshing milk teas. Always the loving and doting father, his children’s birthdays are always a much-awaited event in his circle of influence.
Source:Philippine Star
October 30, 2021 03:52 UTC
Dawlah Islamiya’s top leader killed in Maguindanao
Dawlah Islamiya’s top leader killed in MaguindanaoCAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao — Soldiers killed the top leader in mainland Mindanao of the feared Dawlah Islamiya and his wife in a brief encounter in nearby Talayan town before dawn Friday. The slain Jehana was the finance officer of the Dawlah Islamiya, according to local leaders and sources from the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region. “Credit for the neutralization of Hassan also has to go to vigilant residents of Talayan,” Uy said. Hassan organized in late 2016 the Dawlah Islamiya, which is using the flag of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria as its banner. The Dawlah Islamiya was also implicated in the bombing in late 2018 of a shopping mall in Cotabato City
Source:Philippine Star
October 30, 2021 01:51 UTC
The lifecycle of a meal
The lifecycle of a meal is a series of processes that the food has gone through before they reach dining tables. The lifecycle of a meal is the series of processes that food items have gone through so they can reach our dining table for us to eat, enjoy and hopefully get nourishment from. The lifecycle of a meal has many facets and I share a couple below:1. What kind of processes does the food undergo? In the time of quarantine and lockdowns, how does retail cater to the consumer food requirements?
Source:Manila Times
October 30, 2021 01:44 UTC
Robredo: Anti-drug program must focus on prevention, rehab
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo yesterday bared some of her plans and priorities if elected president, including an anti-illegal drug program that focuses on prevention and rehabilitation. Build, Build, BuildDuring the press briefing, Robredo also expressed her willingness to continue with the government’s “Build, Build, Build” program, but stressed that infrastructure projects must have a direct impact on the poorest Filipinos. If elected president, Vice President Leni Robredo said her vice president – regardless of political party – will have a big role in her administration. “If I get the chance, I will not do to the vice president what I experienced as Vice President now,” she said in Filipino during a press conference in Sorsogon. “My belief is that the country will benefit if the president and vice president work well together.”Iloilo for RobredoIn Iloilo City, provincial Gov.
Source:Philippine Star
October 30, 2021 00:53 UTC
Duterte resets BARMM polls to 2025
Duterte resets BARMM polls to 2025The regional capitol in Cotabato City of the still 27-month Bangsamoro government, a product of 22 years of peace talks between the Malacañang and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte signed on Thursday a law postponing the May 2022 elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to May 2025. Several groups have pushed for the postponement of the 2022 BARMM elections to complete transitional programs and projects for the constituents hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The BARMM replaced the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, following the ratification of the BOL in 2019. He said the approval of the law is also a testament to government’s commitment to push for inclusive growth in the BARMM region.
Source:Philippine Star
October 29, 2021 23:29 UTC