CHEd eyes in-person classes in more colleges
30 degree programsLimited in-person classes are already allowed for specific degree programs, he said. This means there would be two kinds of limited in-person classes: by degree program and by geographic area. Limited in-person classes were first allowed in January for students taking up medicine and allied health sciences. More than 30 degree programs are now allowed to hold in-person classes, de Vera said. Less than 1 percent for students and 1.41 percent for faculty in [in-person classes] were infected with COVID-19.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 11, 2021 20:48 UTC
Comelec: Nearly 48,000 file COCs for 18,100 elective posts
MANILA, Philippines –Nearly 48,000 individuals and party list organizations want to vie for around 18,000 posts up for grabs in the May 9, 2022, elections. ADVERTISEMENTA total of 18,100 national and local posts will be contested next year, the first elections to be held amid a pandemic. Comelec said 97 individuals were aspiring to run for president while 29 others want to run for vice president. Meanwhile, 270 groups want to join the party list elections for the chance to take up to three seats each in the House of Representatives, for a potential 63 party list seats. Comelec said 4,486 individuals want to run for mayor and 3,968 others for vice mayor in 1,634 cities and municipalities.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 11, 2021 20:48 UTC
‘Kakampinks’ to launch people’s campaign for Robredo
MANILA, Philippines — As Vice President Leni Robredo’s campaign kicks into high gear, her newly minted campaign manager, former Sen. Bam Aquino, called on her supporters to broaden their ranks, “starting from your own homes,” in a bid to sway undecided and swing voters. In his very first campaign bulletin issued on Sunday, Aquino urged Robredo’s volunteers—dubbing themselves the “Kakampinks,” in reference to her campaign colors—to help launch a “true people’s campaign” that’s based not on research but on heeding the genuine concerns of the Filipino masses. ADVERTISEMENTAquino appears eager to build on their momentum since Thursday when Robredo finally declared herself a presidential candidate for the 2022 elections. “We saw that when we make a stand, other people will also stand behind us,” he said. Meanwhile, he refrained supporters not to engage in petty wars and to listen to all criticisms about Robredo’s campaign.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 11, 2021 20:37 UTC
Feuding Singsons reconcile
The Nava brothers, both physicians, have been at odds shortly after the 2010 elections but avoided running against each other. The Tupas family is among the biggest political figures in Iloilo. Raul defeated his sister-in-law in the 2016 elections and his elder brother in the 2019 elections for the same post. Emmylou “Lala” Taliño-Mendoza (Nationalista Party), the incumbent vice governor, will attempt to retake the gubernatorial seat from reelectionist Gov. In Agusan del Norte, second district Rep. Angel Amante-Matba is making a comeback as governor while incumbent Gov.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 11, 2021 20:35 UTC
Prices of diesel, gasoline continue uptrend
MANILA, Philippines — Fuel pump prices jumped for the seventh week straight, this time by P1.50 per liter for diesel and P1.30 per liter for gasoline as crude oil stayed above $80 per barrel. Caltex raised prices at 12:01 a.m. while Shell, Seaoil, PTT, and Phoenix followed at 6 a.m. Also, Shell, Caltex and Seaoil hiked prices of kerosene by P1.45 per liter. The seven-week rally added a total of P7.15 per liter on prices of diesel, P5.40 on gasoline, and P6.75 on kerosene. Dubai crude oil was pegged at $79.45 per barrel as of Oct. 7 from $72.61 per barrel a week earlier. —Ronnel W. DomingoADVERTISEMENTRead Next
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 11, 2021 20:34 UTC
Accused Colorado supermarket shooter deemed mentally incompetent
In their motion, prosecutors argued that the initial evaluation showed Alissa is aware of his legal predicament. “Defendant indicates an understanding of his charges, the potential sentence, the roles of the judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney,” the prosecution motion said. In objecting to the prosecution request, defense attorneys said Alissa mistakenly believes he could be executed if found guilty. “The death penalty is not a potential sentence in this case, and the report reflects his (Alissa’s) fixation on that as a sentence,” the defense motion said. Under Colorado law, a judge is required to conduct a competency hearing before ruling on whether a defendant is mentally fit to stand trial.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 11, 2021 20:15 UTC
1,000 NPA landmines seized by govt forces in Bukidnon
EXPLOSIVES CONFISCATED More than 1,000 pieces of dynamite, for use as antipersonnel landmines, are seized in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on Oct 8, 2021. CONTRIBUTED PHOTODAVAO CITY: Joint police and military operatives recovered 1,076 pieces of dynamite, used for antipersonnel landmines at Sitio Malinao, Barangay Kalasungay, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on Friday, October 8. According to Lorenzo, the dynamite was to be used by the communist group against government troops, operating in the mountains of Bukidnon. We will also investigate and find out the source, who gave the said dynamites to the NPA, and file charges against them," Talaroc said. The seized dynamite was already turned over to the Bukidnon Provincial Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine group for proper disposition.
Source:Manila Times
October 11, 2021 17:15 UTC
Quarantine for travelers shortened
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases last week issued a resolution shortening the number of quarantine days for individuals fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease. Kasi kung negative 'yan, pupuwede na po kayong mag-home quarantine (If you are already on your sixth day at a quarantine facility, have your RT-PCR test. If it's negative, you may already undergo home quarantine)," Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said in a press briefing. The previous guidelines required travelers arriving from yellow countries to undergo 14 days of quarantine upon their arrival and take the RT-PCR test on their seventh day in the country. Travelers from green countries need to take an RT-PCR test on their fifth day in the country and complete the seven-day quarantine at a government-approved facility.
Source:Manila Times
October 11, 2021 16:52 UTC
When BIR clicks ‘like’ and ‘subscribe’
When BIR clicks ‘like’ and ‘subscribe’“Click like and subscribe” is a common catchphrase used by social media influencers to entice viewers to subscribe to their YouTube channels. Social media influencers also have other social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram. Aside from these, social media influencers also earn revenue by selling their own merchandise on their social media platforms or even get donations from their followers. Under these circumstances, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 97-2021 on Aug 16. When social media influencers ask everyone to click and subscribe to their YouTube channels, they should understand that everyone includes even the BIR.
Source:Philippine Star
October 11, 2021 16:18 UTC
10 benefits of yoga
10 benefits of yogaRianna Gatus has been teaching yoga for more than a decade now. Yoga helps you down-regulate and find a sense of peace when you need it. From hot yoga to Ashtanga to Yin Yoga, there are several kinds of yoga that are available. Practicing yoga taps into your parasympathetic nervous system to help you find calm. Strengthening your intuition through yoga helps you be more self-aware and helps you understand yourself on a much deeper level.
Source:Philippine Star
October 11, 2021 16:18 UTC
Magnolia HOTSHOTS hope 3rd time is a charm
Calvin Abueva has provided the missing piece in the winning puzzle of the Magnolia Hotshots this season. The Hotshots are close to fulfilling their third finals entry in the league's most prestigious tournament under head coach Chito Victolero. One more win and Magnolia will march their way back to the championship round, which will be the 17th appearance in the All-Filipino finals in franchise history. Twice, the Hotshots made it to the finals of the Philippine Cup — 2018 and 2019 — and lost but times to the powerhouse San Miguel Beermen. This could be the year the Hotshots are waiting for and realistically, the team is within striking distance of achieving it.
Source:Manila Times
October 11, 2021 16:07 UTC
Saso finishes at joint fourth in Founders Cup
Yuka Saso of the Philippines hits her shot on the fifth green during the final round of the Cognizant Founders Cup at Mountain Ridge Country Club on Oct. 10, 2021 (October 11 in Manila) in West Caldwell, New Jersey. FILIPINO golf wunderkind Yuka Saso shot 1-under 270 in the fourth and final round of the Cognizant Founders Cup to finish at joint fourth on Monday, October 11 (Philippine time) at the Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, New Jersey. 7 but with her conquest of the Cognizant Founders Cup, where she completed a wire-to wire victory with a total of 18-under 266, she bagged $450,000 or P22.5 million that allowed her to make the jump. Saso shared the fourth spot with South Korean Lee Jeong-eun, as German Caroline Masson finished second with 14-under 270, while American Elizabeth Szokol ended up at third with 11-under 273. Meanwhile, another Pinay golfer Dottie Ardina placed at joint 33rd as she carded 2-under 69 in the fourth for a total of 3-under 281.
Source:Manila Times
October 11, 2021 16:07 UTC
Reelection looms for French president
In this Monday, July 20, 2020 file photo, French President Emmanuel Macron speaks on his mobile phone during a round table meeting at an EU summit in Brussels. French newspaper Le Monde is reporting that the cellphones of French President Emmanuel Macron and 15 members of the French government in 2019 may have been among potential targets of surveillance by spyware made by the Israel-based NSO Group. AP FILE PHOTOPARIS: President Emmanuel Macron remains the favorite to win France's next election but six months before the polls he faces the uncomfortable situation of not knowing the identity of his main challenger. Frederic Dabi of opinion pollster Ifop said Le Pen had been "relatively weakened" by the emergence of Zemmour. He said that with such a fragmented offer, the price of a ticket into the second round "falls automatically," recalling how Marine Le Pen's father Jean-Marie shocked the political mainstream by slipping into the second round in 2002 with just 16.8 percent of the vote.
Source:Manila Times
October 11, 2021 16:07 UTC
Weightlifting on a roll
They will be given a chance to try out for the national team at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam and the Asian Games in China next year. Kudos to our national and Zamboanga Coach Allen Diaz and our national head coach Tony Agustin for taking good care of these kids. And to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for making us compete in the Arabian Gulf and keeping us on track. We deserve this support because every time our kids compete in the world, they always bring home medals these days. By the way, where's our dependable and former national coach Ramil de Jesus who has won UAAP titles one after another?
Source:Manila Times
October 11, 2021 16:05 UTC
Nobel Peace Prize stays true to its history of controversy
Politics behind Nobel Peace PrizeMili Mitra, in an article in the Brown Political Review in 2016, "Not so noble, the politics behind the Nobel Peace Prize," contends that the prize risks losing its legitimacy. The Nobel Peace Prize is no stranger to controversy. The Peace Prize has evolved in other ways since it was first conceived in 1895. In his memoir released in 2015, Geir Lundestad, revealed remorse over the decision to give President Obama the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009. The Nobel Peace Prize was developed at the bequest of the Swedish chemist, engineer and the inventor of dynamite, Alfred Nobel, who left much of his fortune for the establishment of the Nobel prizes.
Source:Manila Times
October 11, 2021 16:05 UTC