Gascon a symbol of democracy, human rights – PCOO, IBP
Gascon a symbol of democracy, human rights – PCOO, IBPThe urn containing the ashes of Commission on Human Rights Chairman Chito Gascon was displayed at the CHR office in Quezon City yesterday. MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairman Jose Luis Martin “Chito” Gascon was a symbol of democracy and human rights, according to the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). “May his legacy and contributions for the continued protection and promotion of our democratic foundations and that of our human rights live within the Filipino people,” he added. He led investigations into alleged human rights abuses during Aquino and Duterte administrations. A stalwart of human rights, he was undaunting in upholding the constitutional mandate of the CHR.”The IBP expressed its condolences to Gascon’s family.
Source:Philippine Star
October 10, 2021 15:56 UTC
Banks told to leverage on technology
Banks told to leverage on technologyMANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has directed banks and financial institutions to leverage on technology in the submission of prudential reports as part of efforts to further enhance the supervision of all stakeholders in the industry. “This memorandum aims to provide information on the general requirements to migrate to API-based submission and enable banks to plan and prepare the necessary resources for the API adoption,” Fonacier said. Fonacier said the migration to API-based submission would be implemented in phases based on the readiness of banks in recognition of the varied stages of information technology maturity of banks. “The BSP shall closely coordinate with banks and industry associations to facilitate the migration process and build awareness and capacity on this initiative,” she said. According to the central bank, banks that are not yet capable to migrate to API-based submission of prudential reports are allowed to submit through the web-based platform providing single access point for a defined time period.
Source:Philippine Star
October 10, 2021 15:56 UTC
Magramo to fight Francisco for vacant WBO crown
SOUTHPAW Arvin "Hurricane" Magramo of Parañaque City will face Jerry "Marksman" Francisco of Antipas, Cotabato for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) Oriental light flyweight title on October 23 at The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque. Magramo, who has 12 wins with eight knockouts against one loss and one draw, started his quarantine last Saturday at the Elorde Sports Complex. "Hanggang fight po naminang quarantine (Until we fight we'll have the quarantine)," said Magramo. Di pa pokuha bale two weeks pa namanpo bago timbangan (My weight is okay. Magramo also thinks Francisco has practiced a lot because it's a title belt at stake.
Source:Manila Times
October 10, 2021 15:00 UTC
Tatum scores 20 as Celtics beat Raptors
Toronto Raptors’ OG Anunoby (No. 3) looks for a way around Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum (No. The Boston forward had 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to help the Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 113-111 on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) in a preseason game. Time and time again he just did a good job of getting rid of the ball. He's doing a good job of feeling it out and knowing when to be aggressive and go score and knowing when to pass it.
Source:Manila Times
October 10, 2021 15:00 UTC
Medvedev, Pliskova advance at Indian Wells
AP PHOTOINDIAN WELLS, California: Top seeds Daniil Medvedev and Karolina Pliskova rolled to straight-set victories at the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), when several lower-seeded players were knocked out. Medvedev beat American Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-2, extending his winning streak to eight matches dating to his US Open championship last month. "I'm actually really pleased because usually I haven't played well in Indian Wells and I haven't been playing that well in practices," Medvedev said. Pliskova advanced to the third round with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Magdalena Frech at the combined ATP and WTA event. 18 AnettKontaveit retired trailing 6-3, 5-2 against Martina Trevisan.
Source:Manila Times
October 10, 2021 15:00 UTC
16 feared dead in plane crash in central Russia
This handout picture taken and released on October 10, 2021 by the Russia's Emergencies Ministry shows a wreckage at a site of the L-410 plane crash near the town of Menzelinsk in the Republic of Tatarstan. AFP PHOTO/ RUSSIAN EMERGENCY MINISTRYMOSCOW: An aircraft carrying parachutists crashed in central Russia on Sunday, the emergencies ministry said, with sixteen people feared dead. The remaining sixteen are "without signs of life," a representative of the emergency services told the RIA Novosti news agency. The local health ministry said that the seven survivors are in hospital, one is in "very serious condition", RIA Novosti reported. Two L-410 aircraft suffered fatal accidents in Russia earlier this year.
Source:Manila Times
October 10, 2021 08:37 UTC
Signal No. 1 in 17 areas due to Tropical Storm Maring
The tropical storm is expected to trigger moderate to heavy rains in Catanduanes while light to moderate and at times heavy rains may be experienced over the rest of Bicol and Visayas regions. The southwesterlies, meantime, may trigger rain showers in Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro, Pagasa said. The following areas are under Signal No. 1: Luzon -Batanes ADVERTISEMENT -Cagayan including Babuyan Islands -Isabela -Apayao -Abra -Kalinga -Mountain Province -Ifugao -Northern portion of Benguet (Buguias, Bakun, Kibungan, Mankayan) -Ilocos Norte -Ilocos Sur -Catanduanes Visayas -Eastern Samar -Eastern portion of Northern Samar (San Roque, Pambujan, Las Navas, Catubig, Laoang, Mapanas, Lapinig, Gamay, Palapag, Mondragon, Silvino Lobos) -Eastern portion of Samar (Matuguinao, San Jose de Buan, Hinabangan, Paranas)Mindanao-Dinagat Islands -Surigao del Norte gsgSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyClick here for more weather related news.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 10, 2021 05:37 UTC
Almost 50% of Angeles City target population vaccinated vs COVID-19
ANGELES CITY – A total of 160,582 or 49.5 percent of the target population here have so far been been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the city government announced. ADVERTISEMENTThe city government intends to inoculate at least 70 percent of its 462,928 total population based on the 2020 census. On Saturday, this city registered 42 new COVID-19 cases, 65 recoveries and two deaths. Since the onset of the pandemic last year, it has recorded a total of 12,184 COVID-19 cases, 11,018 recoveries and 491 deaths. The active COVID-19 cases stood at 675 as of Saturday.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 10, 2021 03:56 UTC
‘Blood, sweat, no beers’: Sydney set to ease key COVID-19 curbs
MELBOURNE — Sydney was set to reopen after months in lockdown, officials said on Sunday, with businesses reading themselves to welcome fully vaccinated residents from Monday. ADVERTISEMENTBut as the state has met the threshold of 70% of its people fully vaccinated, New South Wales was ready to ease some restrictions and reopen many businesses, said state Premier Dominic Perrottet. “It’s a big day for our state, and to everyone across the New South Wales: you’ve earned it,” Perrottet said. Neighboring Victoria, its capital Melbourne in lockdown since early August, reported 1,890 new cases and five deaths on Sunday. Once 80% of eligible Australians are fully vaccinated, the country will start gradually reopening its international borders, which have been closed since March 2020.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 10, 2021 02:26 UTC
'There were many things that weren't very good': Kobe shrugs off win vs Thirdy's San-En
'There were many things that weren't very good': Kobe shrugs off win vs Thirdy's San-EnKobe Paras goes up for a dunk against the San-En NeoPhoenix in Hamamatsu Arena on SaturdayMANILA, Philippines — Niigata Albirex BB's Kobe Paras took a breakthrough personal win against long-time friend and rival Thirdy Ravena when his team beat San-En NeoPhoenix on Saturday, 77-64. This was because he kept his focus on what he needed to improve on, despite having a good game of 21 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks against NeoPhoenix. "Looking back on today, I'm very happy that we won... [But] personally, there were many things that weren't very good," Paras said. Aware that nothing isn't accomplished yet before they complete their two game series, Paras bares there is no celebrating just yet. "I would like to look back on today's game, check the correction, and go to tomorrow's game," Paras said right after the match.
Source:Philippine Star
October 10, 2021 02:26 UTC
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte catches COVID-19
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte catches COVID-19MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has tested positive for COVID-19, the city government announced Saturday. In a statement, the office of the Davao City mayor said the presidential daughter has mild symptoms and is isolating. "She [Duterte-Carpio] has mild symptoms and is in isolation caring for other family members who need medical attention in Davao City," the statement read. It did not mention whether the mayor had close contact with her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, in the last 14 days. On October 2, the Davao City mayor filed for reelection before the Commission on Elections.
Source:Philippine Star
October 10, 2021 02:03 UTC
Frank sets new highest short program score for a Filipina in Finland tiff
Frank sets new highest short program score for a Filipina in Finland tiffMANILA, Philippines — National team newcomer Sofia Frank already made an indelible mark in the history books of Philippine figure skating, following a historic performance at the 2021 Finlandia Trophy women's short program on Saturday. The 16-year-old, competing in only her second major tournament since joining the national team, set the highest-ever score for a Filipina in an ISU International competition short program with her routine in Finland. Frank finished 17th in a field of 26 skaters in the tiff, scoring 53.30 to begin her campaign. Frank garnered 29.21 for her technical element score while she was given 24.09 in the program component. READ: Philippines' Martinez, Caluza end Finland tiff at tail end of rankings
Source:Philippine Star
October 10, 2021 01:52 UTC
Pandemic saviors, food delivery apps now under fire
NEW YORK: Meal delivery services became essential during the pandemic, when millions of Americans were under lockdown and restaurants were shut to visitors. Food delivery services can charge restaurants fees of up to 30 percent of the bill for a meal, according to their web sites. To address that problem, in August the New York city council passed a law, capping third-party delivery fees at 15 percent. "If you're not on Seamless (one of the most popular delivery services in New York), you no longer exist." In this file photo taken on April 23, 2020 a restaurant delivery worker on his bike stops by a sign in the window of Patsy's Pizzeria which reads 'NYC Be Safe!
Source:Manila Times
October 10, 2021 01:41 UTC
Three sporting hopes
Recent sporting successes such as weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz's gold medal at the Tokyo Olympiad In July and golfer Yuka Saso's US Women's Open win a month earlier have raised expectations of further international victories. After her 2020 Australian Open girls' doubles conquest with Indonesian partner Priska Nugroho, Eala added another doubles girls' trophy to her collection by winning the 2021 French Open in June with Russian Oksana Selekhmeteva. Last month, she reached the US Open girls' semis for the first time with Belgian Hanne Vanderwinkel. Fajardo, who has already played for Gilas Women 3x3 U-18 teams, won a bronze in the 2019 Asia Cup and placed eighth in the 2019 World Cup. Turning it up a notch, Sarno harvested three gold medals the following year at the International Weightlifting Federation Online World Youth Championship.
Source:Manila Times
October 10, 2021 01:41 UTC
CHR chair Gascon, 57: Rights crusader faced up to Duterte attacks
MANILA, Philippines — Friends and colleagues in civil society and political circles paid tribute to Commission on Human Rights Chair Jose Luis Martin “Chito” Gascon, who succumbed to COVID-19 on Saturday morning. Representing the youthLawyer Tony La Viña remembered Gascon’s activism in the last years of Marcos rule as a crucial part of the protest movement. He was appointed CHR chair the following year. He is mourned by everyone in the human rights spectrum as a result. You were a giant for human rights.
Source:Philippine Daily Inquirer
October 09, 2021 21:43 UTC